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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,295 cc

HF53 DKJMOT history

HF53 DKJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 18 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 88,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
88,203 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

HF53 DKJ was last recorded at 88,203 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 2,714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,489 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,714 miles
Average per year
3,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,203 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front side wall damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front tyre bald inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust system deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,203 miles (+2,714)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    88,203 miles
    Test number
    358757802861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,489 miles (+1,687)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    85,489 miles
    Test number
    638633681415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,802 miles (+4,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    83,802 miles
    Test number
    365285901322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass79,643 miles (+4,082)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    79,643 miles
    Test number
    817310527426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,561 miles (+16)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,561 miles
    Test number
    589327405973
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald inside edge
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
  6. Fail75,545 miles (+4,664)2 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,545 miles
    Test number
    291272435539
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16/W (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald inside edge
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
  7. Pass70,881 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    70,881 miles
    Test number
    935918374768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,527 miles (+3,673)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,527 miles
    Test number
    813465419955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,854 miles
    Test number
    538513347094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,850 miles (+3,752)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,850 miles
    Test number
    120245434119
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  11. Pass63,098 miles (+5,113)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,098 miles
    Test number
    977406655117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,985 miles (+1,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,985 miles
    Test number
    715470064163
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass56,757 miles (+2,087)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    56,757 miles
    Test number
    415272463141
    • NoteExhaust deteiorated
  14. Pass54,670 miles (+4,015)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    54,670 miles
    Test number
    897034752122
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty
  15. Pass50,655 miles (+8,257)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    50,655 miles
    Test number
    778659211099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,398 miles (+4,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    42,398 miles
    Test number
    142481520458
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  17. Pass37,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    37,692 miles
    Test number
    121806529035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,692 miles (+9,594)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,692 miles
    Test number
    721636929069
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  19. Pass28,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    28,098 miles
    Test number
    140476737070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about HF53 DKJ

When is the MOT due on HF53 DKJ?
The MOT on HF53 DKJ is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has HF53 DKJ done?
HF53 DKJ was recorded at 88,203 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 3,140 miles a year.
Has HF53 DKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. HF53 DKJ has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on HF53 DKJ 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 HF53 DKJ find?
HF53 DKJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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