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Mercedes-Benz SLC

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,991 cc

5 JAVMOT history

5 JAV is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLC first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 29,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
29,050 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5 JAV
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLC
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

5 JAV was last recorded at 29,050 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 1,114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
27,936 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,114 miles
Average per year
1,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,050 miles
  • 2025 – 27,936 miles
  • 2024 – 26,964 miles
  • 2023 – 25,383 miles
  • 2022 – 24,615 miles
  • 2021 – 24,172 miles
  • 2020 – 23,969 miles
  • 2019 – 21,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,050 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 5 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,050 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    29,050 miles
    Test number
    359173155955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail29,049 miles (+1,113)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,049 miles
    Test number
    502738573158
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass27,936 miles (+972)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    27,936 miles
    Test number
    102605177254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and starting to wear on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and starting to wear on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass26,964 miles (+1,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    26,964 miles
    Test number
    819582553747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass25,383 miles (+768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    25,383 miles
    Test number
    575771749527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass24,615 miles (+443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    24,615 miles
    Test number
    603168816081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass24,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    24,172 miles
    Test number
    411566327012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail24,172 miles (+203)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,172 miles
    Test number
    534520717963
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass23,969 miles (+2,544)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    23,969 miles
    Test number
    996450309485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass21,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    21,425 miles
    Test number
    809774334463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail21,424 miles1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,424 miles
    Test number
    203678127044
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre tread 2.9mm

Questions about 5 JAV

What vehicle is registration 5 JAV currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5 JAV on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLC first used on 31 Mar 2016. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 5 JAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5 JAV is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 5 JAV?
The MOT on 5 JAV is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5 JAV done?
5 JAV was recorded at 29,050 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 1,078 miles a year.
Has 5 JAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5 JAV has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on 5 JAV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 5 JAV find?
5 JAV passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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