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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 3,498 cc

J9 VGSMOT history

J9 VGS is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 28 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 47,069 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

J9 VGS black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
47,069 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 VGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 VGS was last recorded at 47,069 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 1,223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,846 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,223 miles
Average per year
2,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,069 miles
  • 2025 – 45,846 miles
  • 2024 – 44,616 miles
  • 2023 – 42,920 miles
  • 2022 – 40,882 miles
  • 2021 – 38,597 miles
  • 2020 – 36,991 miles
  • 2019 – 33,090 miles
  • 2018 – 28,895 miles
  • 2017 – 24,703 miles
  • 2016 – 19,757 miles
  • 2015 – 18,221 miles
  • 2014 – 16,888 miles
  • 2013 – 14,765 miles
  • 2012 – 13,201 miles
  • 2011 – 10,669 miles
  • 2010 – 9,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,069 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin BRAKE PAD LOW

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin BRAKE PAD LOW

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,069 miles (+1,223)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    47,069 miles
    Test number
    257493318819
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass45,846 miles (+1,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    45,846 miles
    Test number
    312800666594
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass44,616 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    44,616 miles
    Test number
    806158150325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin BRAKE PAD LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin BRAKE PAD LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail44,614 miles (+5)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,614 miles
    Test number
    644162433766
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin BRAKE PAD LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin BRAKE PAD LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail44,609 miles (+1,689)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,609 miles
    Test number
    237862728524
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass42,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    42,920 miles
    Test number
    451435450100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail42,920 miles (+2,038)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,920 miles
    Test number
    590055714332
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass40,882 miles (+2,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    40,882 miles
    Test number
    813258082672
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass38,597 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    38,597 miles
    Test number
    120209603005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail38,597 miles (+1,606)1 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,597 miles
    Test number
    847133541035
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass36,991 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    36,991 miles
    Test number
    568369578926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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. Fail36,991 miles (+3,901)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,991 miles
    Test number
    720864976625
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))

  13. Pass33,090 miles (+4,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    33,090 miles
    Test number
    487646752504
    • 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))

  14. Pass28,895 miles (+4,192)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    28,895 miles
    Test number
    182679438020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,703 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    24,703 miles
    Test number
    785054889783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail24,701 miles (+4,944)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,701 miles
    Test number
    109825837643
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass19,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    19,757 miles
    Test number
    668748852583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail19,757 miles (+1,536)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,757 miles
    Test number
    133402000812
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass18,221 miles (+1,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    18,221 miles
    Test number
    866427995080
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass16,888 miles (+2,123)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    16,888 miles
    Test number
    337020564453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,765 miles (+1,564)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    14,765 miles
    Test number
    347060873477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,201 miles (+2,532)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    13,201 miles
    Test number
    559581172290
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass10,669 miles (+1,396)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    10,669 miles
    Test number
    578680251262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    9,273 miles
    Test number
    234500450270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 VGS

Does J9 VGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 VGS is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 VGS?
The MOT on J9 VGS is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 VGS done?
J9 VGS was recorded at 47,069 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 2,435 miles a year.
Has J9 VGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 VGS has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on J9 VGS 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 VGS find?
J9 VGS passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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