Mercedes-Benz SLK
Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,798 cc
JA 3870MOT history
JA 3870 is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 9 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 54,273 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 54,273 mi
- At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,293 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- JA 3870
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 9 Dec 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
JA 3870 was last recorded at 54,273 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 1,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 53,162 miles · 27 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,111 miles
- Average per year
- 3,293 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 54,273 miles
- 2024 – 53,162 miles
- 2023 – 51,818 miles
- 2022 – 50,066 miles
- 2021 – 48,409 miles
- 2020 – 46,293 miles
- 2019 – 43,316 miles
- 2018 – 38,711 miles
- 2017 – 34,768 miles
- 2016 – 28,777 miles
- 2015 – 22,758 miles
- 2014 – 18,137 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass54,273 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fittedRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front bold on inner edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
14 tests since 5 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass54,273 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 54,273 miles
- Test number
- 874051988792
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted
Fail54,273 miles (+1,111)1 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,273 miles
- Test number
- 481700239626
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted
Pass53,162 miles (+1,344)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 53,162 miles
- Test number
- 373608975765
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front bold on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted
Pass51,818 miles (+1,752)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 51,818 miles
- Test number
- 523614950335
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted
Pass50,066 miles (+1,657)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 50,066 miles
- Test number
- 364984135847
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front bold on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted
Pass48,409 miles (+70)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 48,409 miles
- Test number
- 194296021200
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres have slight wear on inner edges
- AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted
Fail48,339 miles (+2,046)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,339 miles
- Test number
- 989359493540
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both side front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres have slight wear on inner edges
- AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted
Pass46,293 miles (+2,977)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 46,293 miles
- Test number
- 662185033745
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Pass43,316 miles (+4,605)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 43,316 miles
- Test number
- 588095417344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,711 miles (+3,943)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 38,711 miles
- Test number
- 237967573195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,768 miles (+5,991)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 34,768 miles
- Test number
- 116295349312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,777 miles (+6,019)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 28,777 miles
- Test number
- 568774750922
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass22,758 miles (+4,621)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 22,758 miles
- Test number
- 718790416544
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass18,137 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 18,137 miles
- Test number
- 856739334341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about JA 3870
- What vehicle is registration JA 3870 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show JA 3870 on a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 9 Dec 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does JA 3870 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JA 3870 is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on JA 3870?
- The MOT on JA 3870 is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has JA 3870 done?
- JA 3870 was recorded at 54,273 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 3,293 miles a year.
- Has JA 3870 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. JA 3870 has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on JA 3870 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 JA 3870 find?
- JA 3870 passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 5 more.
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