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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

JO 555MOT history

JO 555 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 5 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 161,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
161,116 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,662 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JO 555
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JO 555 was last recorded at 161,116 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 7,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,997 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,119 miles
Average per year
4,662 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,116 miles
  • 2025 – 153,997 miles
  • 2024 – 144,853 miles
  • 2023 – 134,418 miles
  • 2022 – 125,951 miles
  • 2021 – 120,078 miles
  • 2020 – 115,209 miles
  • 2019 – 111,707 miles
  • 2018 – 109,675 miles
  • 2017 – 105,295 miles
  • 2016 – 103,288 miles
  • 2015 – 100,616 miles
  • 2014 – 99,906 miles
  • 2013 – 98,286 miles
  • 2012 – 95,797 miles
  • 2011 – 92,514 miles
  • 2010 – 89,089 miles
  • 2009 – 85,539 miles
  • 2008 – 83,525 miles
  • 2007 – 76,210 miles
  • 2006 – 68,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,116 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 25 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,116 miles (+7,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    161,116 miles
    Test number
    364057025660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass153,997 miles (+9,144)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    153,997 miles
    Test number
    869484855672
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust joint corroded and weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass144,853 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    144,853 miles
    Test number
    416461349314
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp switch faulty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail144,853 miles (+10,435)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,853 miles
    Test number
    918734939454
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp switch faulty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass134,418 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    134,418 miles
    Test number
    665025932677
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber corroded

  6. Fail134,418 miles (+8,467)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,418 miles
    Test number
    958630143155
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass125,951 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    125,951 miles
    Test number
    463921946732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail125,951 miles (+5,873)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,951 miles
    Test number
    392721219242
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass120,078 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    120,078 miles
    Test number
    216613875722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail120,069 miles (+4,860)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,069 miles
    Test number
    359749324505
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass115,209 miles (+3,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    115,209 miles
    Test number
    709785432452
    • AdvisoryExhaust support bracket insecure at gearbox mounting.

  12. Pass111,707 miles (+2,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,707 miles
    Test number
    401939702607
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass109,675 miles (+4,380)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    109,675 miles
    Test number
    819899993803
    • 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))

  14. Pass105,295 miles (+2,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    105,295 miles
    Test number
    462234087738
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass103,288 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    103,288 miles
    Test number
    983942826009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

  16. Fail103,288 miles (+2,672)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,288 miles
    Test number
    887099889446
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

  17. Pass100,616 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    100,616 miles
    Test number
    836724988782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn smooth on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  18. Fail100,616 miles (+710)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,616 miles
    Test number
    488679225506
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn smooth on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  19. Pass99,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    99,906 miles
    Test number
    209280484007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail99,906 miles (+1,620)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,906 miles
    Test number
    619240084011
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass98,286 miles (+2,489)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    98,286 miles
    Test number
    676923753053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass95,797 miles (+3,283)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    95,797 miles
    Test number
    338879962036
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass92,514 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    92,514 miles
    Test number
    265837611157
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail92,514 miles (+3,425)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,514 miles
    Test number
    265917511148
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass89,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    89,089 miles
    Test number
    622390920159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail89,085 miles (+3,546)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,085 miles
    Test number
    462590120139
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded

  27. Pass85,539 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    85,539 miles
    Test number
    500651129128
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass85,522 miles (+1,997)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    85,522 miles
    Test number
    110268219158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass83,525 miles (+7,315)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    83,525 miles
    Test number
    424306508383
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteSteering damper leaking

  30. Pass76,210 miles (+7,683)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    76,210 miles
    Test number
    474287007416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass68,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    68,527 miles
    Test number
    462199826423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JO 555

What vehicle is registration JO 555 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JO 555 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 5 Jun 2001. 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 JO 555 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JO 555 is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on JO 555?
The MOT on JO 555 is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JO 555 done?
JO 555 was recorded at 161,116 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 4,662 miles a year.
Has JO 555 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JO 555 has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on JO 555 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 JO 555 find?
JO 555 passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge.

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