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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

5 JKEMOT history

5 JKE is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 6 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 132,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

5 JKE black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
132,204 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5 JKE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

5 JKE was last recorded at 132,204 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Aug 2010: 65,298 miles, lower than 65,379 miles on 4 Sept 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
132,204 miles · 19 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,204 miles
  • 2024 – 130,189 miles
  • 2023 – 128,128 miles
  • 2022 – 126,126 miles
  • 2021 – 124,355 miles
  • 2020 – 121,770 miles
  • 2019 – 118,832 miles
  • 2018 – 114,915 miles
  • 2017 – 109,443 miles
  • 2016 – 100,649 miles
  • 2015 – 93,674 miles
  • 2014 – 87,336 miles
  • 2013 – 87,228 miles
  • 2011 – 79,008 miles
  • 2010 – 65,298 miles
  • 2009 – 65,379 miles
  • 2008 – 53,947 miles
  • 2007 – 37,530 miles
  • 2006 – 23,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,204 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,204 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    132,204 miles
    Test number
    862502040339
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail132,204 miles (+2,015)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,204 miles
    Test number
    857940657412
    • MajorEngine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass130,189 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    130,189 miles
    Test number
    111995846965
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail130,189 miles (+2,061)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,189 miles
    Test number
    207055021714
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass128,128 miles (+2,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    128,128 miles
    Test number
    676251824384
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass126,126 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    126,126 miles
    Test number
    550131113745
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE / TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail126,126 miles (+1,771)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,126 miles
    Test number
    905599708741
    • Repaired at testFront Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE / TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass124,355 miles (+2,585)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    124,355 miles
    Test number
    853917745285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,770 miles (+2,938)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    121,770 miles
    Test number
    868210497746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,832 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,832 miles
    Test number
    128275400207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail118,803 miles (+3,888)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,803 miles
    Test number
    837632727917
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass114,915 miles (+5,472)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    114,915 miles
    Test number
    930484503783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,443 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    109,443 miles
    Test number
    780644860973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail109,443 miles (+8,794)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,443 miles
    Test number
    124981539442
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass100,649 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    100,649 miles
    Test number
    918525936390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Fail100,631 miles (+6,957)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,631 miles
    Test number
    686187384087
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass93,674 miles (+6,338)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    93,674 miles
    Test number
    295674415436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,336 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    87,336 miles
    Test number
    979532014161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail87,228 miles (+8,220)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,228 miles
    Test number
    958680993241
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass79,008 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    79,008 miles
    Test number
    319061351232
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Fail79,004 miles (+13,706)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,004 miles
    Test number
    215530051251
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass65,298 miles (-81)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    65,298 miles
    Test number
    381811430472
    • NoteEsp fault

  23. Pass65,379 miles (+11,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    65,379 miles
    Test number
    790097049276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass53,947 miles (+9)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    53,947 miles
    Test number
    234073488263
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

  25. Fail53,938 miles (+16,408)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,938 miles
    Test number
    654332888218
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges.

  26. Pass37,530 miles (+13,676)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    37,530 miles
    Test number
    471666637279
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  27. Pass23,854 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    23,854 miles
    Test number
    113109216235
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Questions about 5 JKE

What vehicle is registration 5 JKE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5 JKE on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 6 Aug 2003. 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 JKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5 JKE is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 5 JKE?
The MOT on 5 JKE is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5 JKE done?
5 JKE was recorded at 132,204 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 5,617 miles a year.
Has 5 JKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5 JKE has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on 5 JKE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Aug 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 5 JKE find?
5 JKE passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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