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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 2,298 cc

JC 8529MOT history

JC 8529 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 21 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2025 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 136,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2025
Mileage
136,620 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2024
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JC 8529
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
21 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

JC 8529 was last recorded at 136,620 miles on 6 Mar 2024, 114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,506 miles · 9 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
114 miles
Average per year
4,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 136,620 miles
  • 2020 – 136,506 miles
  • 2016 – 136,161 miles
  • 2014 – 135,860 miles
  • 2012 – 135,200 miles
  • 2011 – 133,630 miles
  • 2010 – 130,873 miles
  • 2009 – 119,049 miles
  • 2008 – 100,492 miles
  • 2007 – 79,593 miles
  • 2006 – 60,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,620 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody presented undersealed including brake pipes

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.

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

13 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,620 miles (+114)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    136,620 miles
    Test number
    123238364826
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody presented undersealed including brake pipes

  2. Pass136,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    136,506 miles
    Test number
    183946088593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail136,506 miles (+345)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,506 miles
    Test number
    109261117246
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass136,161 miles (+301)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    136,161 miles
    Test number
    472193187385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass135,860 miles (+660)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    135,860 miles
    Test number
    969690894022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass135,200 miles (+1,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    135,200 miles
    Test number
    887358682148
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass133,630 miles (+2,757)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    133,630 miles
    Test number
    557344361130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,873 miles (+143)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    130,873 miles
    Test number
    264493360430
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail130,730 miles (+11,681)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,730 miles
    Test number
    111866250107
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass119,049 miles (+18,557)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    119,049 miles
    Test number
    433007529159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,492 miles (+20,899)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    100,492 miles
    Test number
    721389928191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,593 miles (+18,598)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    79,593 miles
    Test number
    232693507135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    60,995 miles
    Test number
    411898686063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JC 8529

What vehicle is registration JC 8529 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JC 8529 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 21 Aug 1997. 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 JC 8529 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on JC 8529 expired on 5 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on JC 8529?
The MOT on JC 8529 expired on 5 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has JC 8529 done?
JC 8529 was recorded at 136,620 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2024, an average of 4,216 miles a year.
Has JC 8529 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JC 8529 has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on JC 8529 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 JC 8529 find?
JC 8529 passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; side repeater slightly discoloured, and 1 more.

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