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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

J9 DBKMOT history

J9 DBK is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 78,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

J9 DBK red Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
78,447 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 DBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 DBK was last recorded at 78,447 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 2,864 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jan 2014: 33,530 miles, lower than 69,837 miles on 10 Jan 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
75,583 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,864 miles
Average per year
4,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,447 miles
  • 2024 – 75,583 miles
  • 2023 – 71,756 miles
  • 2022 – 67,704 miles
  • 2021 – 62,360 miles
  • 2020 – 59,483 miles
  • 2019 – 55,429 miles
  • 2018 – 52,331 miles
  • 2017 – 46,582 miles
  • 2016 – 42,585 miles
  • 2015 – 36,646 miles
  • 2014 – 33,530 miles
  • 2013 – 69,837 miles
  • 2012 – 22,217 miles
  • 2011 – 21,648 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,447 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,447 miles (+2,864)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    78,447 miles
    Test number
    717076969592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass75,583 miles (+3,827)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    75,583 miles
    Test number
    754017084754
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass71,756 miles (+4,052)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    71,756 miles
    Test number
    944134130300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,704 miles (+5,344)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    67,704 miles
    Test number
    947628059954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,360 miles (+2,877)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    62,360 miles
    Test number
    887483489049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,483 miles (+4,054)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,483 miles
    Test number
    485845990088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,429 miles (+3,098)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,429 miles
    Test number
    844056244696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,331 miles (+2,483)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    52,331 miles
    Test number
    847787458149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,848 miles (+3,266)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    49,848 miles
    Test number
    954484294748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,582 miles (+3,997)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    46,582 miles
    Test number
    942674186212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,585 miles (+61)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    42,585 miles
    Test number
    819476700909
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder cover fitted

  12. Fail42,524 miles (+5,878)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,524 miles
    Test number
    930604116901
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  13. Pass36,646 miles (+3,116)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    36,646 miles
    Test number
    369265705083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,530 miles (-36,307)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    33,530 miles
    Test number
    186840814422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    69,837 miles
    Test number
    616050413068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail29,831 miles (+7,614)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,831 miles
    Test number
    699320513019
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Pass22,217 miles (+569)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    22,217 miles
    Test number
    425391312046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,648 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    21,648 miles
    Test number
    437324281224
    • NoteDamage to ns door
    • NoteStone chips to windscreen outside zone a

Questions about J9 DBK

Does J9 DBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 DBK is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on J9 DBK?
The MOT on J9 DBK is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 DBK done?
J9 DBK was recorded at 78,447 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 4,032 miles a year.
Has J9 DBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 DBK has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2016.
Has the mileage on J9 DBK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jan 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J9 DBK find?
J9 DBK passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear lower coil spring corroded; offside rear lower coil spring corroded.

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