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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,199 cc

C8 SJRMOT history

C8 SJR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 26 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 71,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
71,262 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 SJR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 SJR was last recorded at 71,262 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 1,466 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,796 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,466 miles
Average per year
2,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,262 miles
  • 2025 – 69,796 miles
  • 2024 – 67,740 miles
  • 2023 – 64,811 miles
  • 2022 – 63,432 miles
  • 2021 – 62,308 miles
  • 2020 – 61,134 miles
  • 2019 – 58,881 miles
  • 2018 – 57,821 miles
  • 2017 – 56,783 miles
  • 2016 – 53,016 miles
  • 2015 – 51,213 miles
  • 2014 – 49,424 miles
  • 2013 – 46,584 miles
  • 2011 – 42,807 miles
  • 2010 – 40,412 miles
  • 2009 – 34,466 miles
  • 2008 – 30,340 miles
  • 2007 – 26,146 miles
  • 2006 – 23,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,262 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

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.

  • Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,262 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    71,262 miles
    Test number
    757633955167
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  2. Fail71,262 miles (+1,466)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,262 miles
    Test number
    404185651767
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  3. Pass69,796 miles (+2,056)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    69,796 miles
    Test number
    297783602219
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower running gear has corrosion

  4. Pass67,740 miles (+2,929)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    67,740 miles
    Test number
    135550544116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,811 miles (+1,379)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    64,811 miles
    Test number
    686181849393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,432 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    63,432 miles
    Test number
    769391751389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail63,432 miles (+1,124)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,432 miles
    Test number
    326297676266
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass62,308 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    62,308 miles
    Test number
    897713650996
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail62,307 miles (+1,173)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,307 miles
    Test number
    117817644254
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass61,134 miles (+2,253)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,134 miles
    Test number
    831521411664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,881 miles (+1,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    58,881 miles
    Test number
    974325309172
    • 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. Pass57,821 miles (+1,038)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    57,821 miles
    Test number
    513564478627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,783 miles (+3,767)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    56,783 miles
    Test number
    729806304131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass53,016 miles (+1,803)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    53,016 miles
    Test number
    766159801979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,213 miles
    Test number
    155163715442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail51,213 miles (+1,789)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,213 miles
    Test number
    537273115020
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass49,424 miles (+2,840)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    49,424 miles
    Test number
    228803324095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inner and outter edges and cracking.

  18. Pass46,584 miles (+3,777)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    46,584 miles
    Test number
    487518113066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,807 miles (+2,395)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    42,807 miles
    Test number
    445657341485
    • NoteRear tyres cracking

  20. Pass40,412 miles (+2,364)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    40,412 miles
    Test number
    162571640396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,048 miles (+3,582)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    38,048 miles
    Test number
    254054930004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,466 miles (+4,126)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    34,466 miles
    Test number
    863698529075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,340 miles (+4,194)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    30,340 miles
    Test number
    221470438089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,146 miles (+3,122)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    26,146 miles
    Test number
    710779737019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,024 miles
    Test number
    933403086093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 SJR

Does C8 SJR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 SJR is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 SJR?
The MOT on C8 SJR is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 SJR done?
C8 SJR was recorded at 71,262 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 2,431 miles a year.
Has C8 SJR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 SJR has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 SJR 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 C8 SJR find?
C8 SJR passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; nearside front outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 5 more.

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