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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,295 cc

J9 CALMOT history

J9 CAL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 13 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 94,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
94,701 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 CAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 CAL was last recorded at 94,701 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 7,199 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,502 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,199 miles
Average per year
3,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,701 miles
  • 2025 – 87,502 miles
  • 2024 – 86,269 miles
  • 2023 – 84,376 miles
  • 2022 – 81,471 miles
  • 2021 – 79,787 miles
  • 2020 – 79,074 miles
  • 2019 – 75,590 miles
  • 2018 – 72,757 miles
  • 2017 – 70,091 miles
  • 2016 – 65,615 miles
  • 2015 – 57,090 miles
  • 2014 – 49,496 miles
  • 2013 – 46,989 miles
  • 2012 – 46,944 miles
  • 2011 – 46,294 miles
  • 2010 – 43,828 miles
  • 2009 – 40,884 miles
  • 2008 – 33,136 miles
  • 2007 – 25,388 miles
  • 2006 – 17,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,701 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,701 miles (+7,199)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    94,701 miles
    Test number
    795088967209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass87,502 miles (+1,233)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    87,502 miles
    Test number
    715445760854
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass86,269 miles (+1,893)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,269 miles
    Test number
    524876604338
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Has condense inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass84,376 miles (+2,905)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    84,376 miles
    Test number
    141703567514
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass81,471 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,471 miles
    Test number
    110060279666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail81,439 miles (+1,652)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,439 miles
    Test number
    172322790986
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass79,787 miles (+713)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,787 miles
    Test number
    910015799184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,074 miles (+3,484)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    79,074 miles
    Test number
    482238046120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,590 miles (+2,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,590 miles
    Test number
    197833558632
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight leak from steering linkage hydrolic ram

  10. Pass72,757 miles (+2,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    72,757 miles
    Test number
    697332654265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass70,091 miles (+4,476)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    70,091 miles
    Test number
    986306394970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,615 miles (+8,525)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,615 miles
    Test number
    309497515944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,090 miles (+7,594)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,090 miles
    Test number
    258793115467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,496 miles (+2,507)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    49,496 miles
    Test number
    118202724113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,989 miles (+45)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,989 miles
    Test number
    269411733428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteDeterioration in exhaust.
    • NoteVehicle has been stood.

  16. Pass46,944 miles (+3)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,944 miles
    Test number
    898663242196
    • NoteEml on
    • NoteExhaust clamp loose on front pipe causing rattle
    • NoteRear no plate starting to de-laminate

  17. Fail46,941 miles (+647)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,941 miles
    Test number
    469552842188
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • NoteBas esp light on
    • NoteEml on
    • NoteExhaust clamp loose on front pipe causing rattle
    • NoteRear no plate starting to de-laminate

  18. Pass46,294 miles (+2,466)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    46,294 miles
    Test number
    298132931178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,828 miles (+2,944)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    43,828 miles
    Test number
    220056920181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,884 miles (+33)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    40,884 miles
    Test number
    400481639179
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting low

  21. Fail40,851 miles (+7,715)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,851 miles
    Test number
    360048729142
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting low

  22. Pass33,136 miles (+7,748)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    33,136 miles
    Test number
    281477528127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,388 miles (+8,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    25,388 miles
    Test number
    441601547189
    • AdvisoryInner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass17,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    17,170 miles
    Test number
    211137136443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 CAL

Does J9 CAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 CAL is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 CAL?
The MOT on J9 CAL is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 CAL done?
J9 CAL was recorded at 94,701 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 3,801 miles a year.
Has J9 CAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 CAL has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on J9 CAL 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 J9 CAL find?
J9 CAL passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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