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Yellow · Petrol · 1997 · 2,295 cc

K55 MJJMOT history

K55 MJJ is a yellow petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2024 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 164,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jan 2024
Mileage
164,712 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2023
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K55 MJJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K55 MJJ was last recorded at 164,712 miles on 4 Jan 2023, 2,319 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,393 miles · 30 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
2,319 miles
Average per year
6,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 164,712 miles
  • 2021 – 162,393 miles
  • 2019 – 162,342 miles
  • 2018 – 155,573 miles
  • 2017 – 145,572 miles
  • 2016 – 136,487 miles
  • 2015 – 128,110 miles
  • 2014 – 120,001 miles
  • 2013 – 112,084 miles
  • 2012 – 102,579 miles
  • 2011 – 94,179 miles
  • 2010 – 85,506 miles
  • 2009 – 76,169 miles
  • 2008 – 75,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,712 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryLong footbrake travel
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight play in steering box.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,712 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    164,712 miles
    Test number
    858587965160
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLong footbrake travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering box.

  2. Fail164,712 miles (+2,319)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,712 miles
    Test number
    208484907303
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLong footbrake travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering box.

  3. Pass162,393 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    162,393 miles
    Test number
    290534279832
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass162,342 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    162,342 miles
    Test number
    186974444388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail162,342 miles (+6,769)3 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,342 miles
    Test number
    291605478521
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished also leaking air (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass155,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    155,573 miles
    Test number
    557769709856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail155,573 miles (+10,001)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,573 miles
    Test number
    527250158755
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) excessive play in st/idler (2.2.A.1a)

  8. Pass145,572 miles (+9,085)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    145,572 miles
    Test number
    559766737658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass136,487 miles (+8,377)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    136,487 miles
    Test number
    513980114239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass128,110 miles (+8,109)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    128,110 miles
    Test number
    127031935191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,001 miles (+7,917)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    120,001 miles
    Test number
    456823214173
    • NoteCatalytic converter noise

  12. Pass112,084 miles (+9,505)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    112,084 miles
    Test number
    157963833179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,579 miles (+8,400)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    102,579 miles
    Test number
    218155312480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    94,179 miles
    Test number
    276642831414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,179 miles (+8,673)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,179 miles
    Test number
    547232231139
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass85,506 miles (+9,337)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    85,506 miles
    Test number
    240550130154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,169 miles (+475)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    76,169 miles
    Test number
    924953139135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    75,694 miles
    Test number
    813065198007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K55 MJJ

Does K55 MJJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K55 MJJ expired on 3 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K55 MJJ?
The MOT on K55 MJJ expired on 3 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K55 MJJ done?
K55 MJJ was recorded at 164,712 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2023, an average of 6,034 miles a year.
Has K55 MJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K55 MJJ has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on K55 MJJ 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 K55 MJJ find?
K55 MJJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2023 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered.; long footbrake travel; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 3 more.

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