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Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

L1 JOSMOT history

L1 JOS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 11 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 164,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

L1 JOS silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
164,400 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 JOS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
11 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 JOS was last recorded at 164,400 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 11,093 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Oct 2020: 16,720 miles, lower than 125,247 miles on 4 Oct 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,307 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
11,093 miles
Average per year
9,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,400 miles
  • 2025 – 153,307 miles
  • 2024 – 151,464 miles
  • 2022 – 145,519 miles
  • 2021 – 138,981 miles
  • 2020 – 131,884 miles
  • 2019 – 125,247 miles
  • 2018 – 112,486 miles
  • 2017 – 92,134 miles
  • 2016 – 66,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,400 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Engine cover & under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,400 miles (+11,093)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    164,400 miles
    Test number
    542785975398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass153,307 miles (+1,843)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    153,307 miles
    Test number
    449841890869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front D-bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Offside front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySmall stone chip on the windscreen , but not adversely affecting driver's view

  3. Pass151,464 miles (+5,945)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    151,464 miles
    Test number
    342239172836
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass145,519 miles (+112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    145,519 miles
    Test number
    141163959779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail145,407 miles (+6,426)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,407 miles
    Test number
    416442384251
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect also leaking (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect also leaking (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass138,981 miles (+7,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    138,981 miles
    Test number
    264787976440
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass131,884 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    131,884 miles
    Test number
    290227067269
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted

  8. Fail16,720 miles (-108,527)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,720 miles
    Test number
    473190309039
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted

  9. Pass125,247 miles (+12,761)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,247 miles
    Test number
    343571999132
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted

  10. Pass112,486 miles (+20,352)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    112,486 miles
    Test number
    548077696921
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre damaged on the outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has a chip in zone 'A'

  11. Pass92,134 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    92,134 miles
    Test number
    347099696319
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing to inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Fail92,134 miles (+25,154)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,134 miles
    Test number
    530567754815
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing to inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass66,980 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    66,980 miles
    Test number
    882667207033
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Electronic unit (2.7.3)

Questions about L1 JOS

Does L1 JOS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 JOS is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 JOS?
The MOT on L1 JOS is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 JOS done?
L1 JOS was recorded at 164,400 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 9,879 miles a year.
Has L1 JOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 JOS has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L1 JOS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L1 JOS find?
L1 JOS passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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