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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

88 JAKMOT history

88 JAK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 106,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

88 JAK silver 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 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
106,348 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,388 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
88 JAK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

88 JAK was last recorded at 106,348 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 4,039 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,309 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,039 miles
Average per year
3,388 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,348 miles
  • 2025 – 102,309 miles
  • 2024 – 101,387 miles
  • 2023 – 101,376 miles
  • 2022 – 101,342 miles
  • 2020 – 98,516 miles
  • 2018 – 92,394 miles
  • 2017 – 87,540 miles
  • 2016 – 82,620 miles
  • 2015 – 79,941 miles
  • 2014 – 78,010 miles
  • 2012 – 73,420 miles
  • 2011 – 70,565 miles
  • 2010 – 69,999 miles
  • 2009 – 64,218 miles
  • 2008 – 57,887 miles
  • 2007 – 49,978 miles
  • 2006 – 39,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,348 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust Bracket broken
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,348 miles (+4,039)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    106,348 miles
    Test number
    671461761524
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust Bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass102,309 miles (+922)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    102,309 miles
    Test number
    883073562307
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust bracket partially broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,387 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    101,387 miles
    Test number
    437534967240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,376 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    101,376 miles
    Test number
    834678063937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail101,342 miles (+2,826)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,342 miles
    Test number
    380333449483
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached suspension hydraulic shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached suspension hydraulic shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside side sill cover damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass98,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,516 miles
    Test number
    503788297852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail98,516 miles (+6,122)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,516 miles
    Test number
    716501220561
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass92,394 miles (+4,854)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    92,394 miles
    Test number
    444252726615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,540 miles (+4,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    87,540 miles
    Test number
    399516721111
    • AdvisoryEngine Cover & Under Tray Fitted

  10. Pass82,620 miles (+2,679)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    82,620 miles
    Test number
    671008650236
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder-panels fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass79,941 miles (+1,931)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    79,941 miles
    Test number
    986374152528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,010 miles (+4,590)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    78,010 miles
    Test number
    656382104399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass73,420 miles (+2,855)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    73,420 miles
    Test number
    186331512383
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass70,565 miles (+566)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    70,565 miles
    Test number
    126782841032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has slight cracking to edge of tread

  15. Pass69,999 miles (+464)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    69,999 miles
    Test number
    440817500470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,535 miles (+5,317)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    69,535 miles
    Test number
    231779080476
    • NoteAdvise o/s/f tyre on 2mm on the inner edge and 3mm on the centre 3/4
    • NoteStrong advise o/s/r tyre on 2-3mm on centre 3/4

  17. Pass64,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    64,218 miles
    Test number
    110340109326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,218 miles (+6,331)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,218 miles
    Test number
    432730909423
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass57,887 miles (+7,909)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    57,887 miles
    Test number
    721113038336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,978 miles (+10,122)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    49,978 miles
    Test number
    950739137341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    39,856 miles
    Test number
    224528846395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail39,855 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,855 miles
    Test number
    564068246364
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about 88 JAK

What vehicle is registration 88 JAK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 88 JAK on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Jan 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 88 JAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 88 JAK is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 88 JAK?
The MOT on 88 JAK is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 88 JAK done?
88 JAK was recorded at 106,348 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 3,388 miles a year.
Has 88 JAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 88 JAK has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on 88 JAK 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 88 JAK find?
88 JAK passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: central rear exhaust bracket broken; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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