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Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

K40 KJRMOT history

K40 KJR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 8 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 8 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 134,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jan 2025
Mileage
134,508 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 KJR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
8 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 KJR was last recorded at 134,508 miles on 9 Jan 2024, 55 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,453 miles · 22 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
55 miles
Average per year
4,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 134,508 miles
  • 2022 – 134,453 miles
  • 2021 – 133,939 miles
  • 2020 – 133,387 miles
  • 2019 – 132,956 miles
  • 2018 – 131,679 miles
  • 2017 – 130,535 miles
  • 2016 – 128,831 miles
  • 2015 – 121,041 miles
  • 2014 – 117,074 miles
  • 2013 – 111,204 miles
  • 2012 – 105,351 miles
  • 2011 – 100,395 miles
  • 2010 – 96,698 miles
  • 2009 – 82,185 miles
  • 2008 – 69,722 miles
  • 2007 – 58,442 miles
  • 2006 – 54,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,508 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing botyh (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,508 miles (+55)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    134,508 miles
    Test number
    681747162475
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing botyh (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass134,453 miles (+514)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    134,453 miles
    Test number
    632268491689
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  3. Pass133,939 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    133,939 miles
    Test number
    697686255239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre valve perished slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre valve perished slightly

  4. Fail133,939 miles (+552)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,939 miles
    Test number
    167907756462
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre valve perished slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre valve perished slightly

  5. Pass133,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    133,387 miles
    Test number
    410335556077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail133,387 miles (+431)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,387 miles
    Test number
    117847781042
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

  7. Pass132,956 miles (+1,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,956 miles
    Test number
    611517116140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

  8. Pass131,679 miles (+1,144)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    131,679 miles
    Test number
    873785416834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,535 miles (+1,704)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    130,535 miles
    Test number
    723339123188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass128,831 miles (+7,790)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    128,831 miles
    Test number
    526706298720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass121,041 miles (+3,967)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    121,041 miles
    Test number
    449011750577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,074 miles (+5,870)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    117,074 miles
    Test number
    986941294237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear axle leak/engine oil leak

  13. Pass111,204 miles (+5,853)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    111,204 miles
    Test number
    278613483255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass105,351 miles (+4,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    105,351 miles
    Test number
    587095482293
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass100,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    100,395 miles
    Test number
    609317401373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail100,395 miles (+3,697)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,395 miles
    Test number
    879050501337
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass96,698 miles (+14,513)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    96,698 miles
    Test number
    113195660248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass82,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    82,185 miles
    Test number
    360082529238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail82,185 miles (+12,463)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,185 miles
    Test number
    202088019259
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass69,722 miles (+11,280)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    69,722 miles
    Test number
    362816548409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,442 miles (+3,945)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    58,442 miles
    Test number
    470747727287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    54,497 miles
    Test number
    631834446201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 KJR

Does K40 KJR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K40 KJR expired on 8 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K40 KJR?
The MOT on K40 KJR expired on 8 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K40 KJR done?
K40 KJR was recorded at 134,508 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2024, an average of 4,610 miles a year.
Has K40 KJR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 KJR has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on K40 KJR 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 K40 KJR find?
K40 KJR passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: headlamp lens slightly defective both; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing botyh.

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