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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,295 cc

C5 HJFMOT history

C5 HJF is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
112,233 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 HJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 HJF was last recorded at 112,233 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 3,043 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,190 miles · 12 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,043 miles
Average per year
2,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,233 miles
  • 2025 – 109,190 miles
  • 2024 – 108,861 miles
  • 2023 – 108,017 miles
  • 2022 – 106,907 miles
  • 2021 – 105,601 miles
  • 2020 – 104,876 miles
  • 2019 – 103,983 miles
  • 2018 – 101,608 miles
  • 2017 – 98,174 miles
  • 2016 – 95,868 miles
  • 2015 – 90,705 miles
  • 2014 – 89,275 miles
  • 2013 – 87,622 miles
  • 2012 – 86,187 miles
  • 2011 – 83,710 miles
  • 2010 – 79,492 miles
  • 2009 – 71,861 miles
  • 2008 – 67,412 miles
  • 2007 – 64,457 miles
  • 2006 – 57,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,233 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass112,233 miles (+3,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    112,233 miles
    Test number
    475361881287
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass109,190 miles (+329)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    109,190 miles
    Test number
    226740485011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass108,861 miles (+844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    108,861 miles
    Test number
    685592575709
    • 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))

  4. Pass108,017 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    108,017 miles
    Test number
    597940894788
    • 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. Fail108,013 miles (+1,106)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,013 miles
    Test number
    824119834011
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/r16 94w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass106,907 miles (+1,306)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    106,907 miles
    Test number
    813686757151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,601 miles (+725)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    105,601 miles
    Test number
    402927281261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,876 miles (+893)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    104,876 miles
    Test number
    725143114408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,983 miles (+2,375)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,983 miles
    Test number
    874482322273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,608 miles (+3,434)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    101,608 miles
    Test number
    685776337011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,174 miles (+2,306)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    98,174 miles
    Test number
    540609581044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,868 miles (+5,163)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,868 miles
    Test number
    223940233859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,705 miles (+1,430)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    90,705 miles
    Test number
    168572465086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass89,275 miles (+1,653)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    89,275 miles
    Test number
    118331204146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,622 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,622 miles
    Test number
    158389693035
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust centre box corroded
    • NoteWipers seem slow in operation

  16. Pass87,622 miles (+1,435)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    87,622 miles
    Test number
    677089793044
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust centre box corroded
    • NoteWipers seem slow in operation

  17. Pass86,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    86,187 miles
    Test number
    878888402142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,187 miles (+2,477)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,187 miles
    Test number
    885998202122
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

  19. Pass83,710 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    83,710 miles
    Test number
    768709311192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail83,700 miles (+4,208)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,700 miles
    Test number
    605028311103
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass79,492 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    79,492 miles
    Test number
    460314840138
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Fail79,489 miles (+7,628)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,489 miles
    Test number
    663794840108
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass71,861 miles (+4,449)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    71,861 miles
    Test number
    193675659166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass67,412 miles (+2,955)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    67,412 miles
    Test number
    134229928446
    • NoteRear exhaust section corroding

  25. Pass64,457 miles (+6,841)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    64,457 miles
    Test number
    623853637003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass57,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    57,616 miles
    Test number
    781798856018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 HJF

Does C5 HJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 HJF is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 HJF?
The MOT on C5 HJF is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 HJF done?
C5 HJF was recorded at 112,233 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 2,713 miles a year.
Has C5 HJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 HJF has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on C5 HJF 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 C5 HJF find?
C5 HJF passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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