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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc

L20 JOXMOT history

L20 JOX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 28 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 70,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

L20 JOX silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
70,128 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 JOX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 JOX was last recorded at 70,128 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Oct 2013: 17,649 miles, lower than 143,375 miles on 9 Nov 2012.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
70,128 miles · 11 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,128 miles
  • 2025 – 65,633 miles
  • 2024 – 62,010 miles
  • 2023 – 58,882 miles
  • 2022 – 55,551 miles
  • 2021 – 50,190 miles
  • 2020 – 46,066 miles
  • 2019 – 40,914 miles
  • 2018 – 38,195 miles
  • 2017 – 33,953 miles
  • 2016 – 30,370 miles
  • 2015 – 25,898 miles
  • 2014 – 18,299 miles
  • 2013 – 17,800 miles
  • 2012 – 143,375 miles
  • 2011 – 10,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,128 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 fluid close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,128 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    70,128 miles
    Test number
    971749846731
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail70,128 miles (+4,495)2 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,128 miles
    Test number
    264784621080
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass65,633 miles (+49)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    65,633 miles
    Test number
    763665952915
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail65,584 miles (+3,574)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,584 miles
    Test number
    952746853827
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass62,010 miles (+3,128)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    62,010 miles
    Test number
    116766684799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,882 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    58,882 miles
    Test number
    137727451346
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail58,882 miles (+3,331)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,882 miles
    Test number
    407739295950
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass55,551 miles (+5,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    55,551 miles
    Test number
    497236921018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass50,190 miles (+4,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    50,190 miles
    Test number
    544307109533
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass46,066 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    46,066 miles
    Test number
    128739813871
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts on side wall 225/40/18wr (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18wr (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear no plate slight loose

  11. Fail46,066 miles (+5,152)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,066 miles
    Test number
    594349298564
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts on side wall 225/40/18wr (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18wr (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass40,914 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    40,914 miles
    Test number
    398377872626
    • AdvisoryBoth fornt tyrs wearing on edge

  13. Fail40,904 miles (+2,709)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,904 miles
    Test number
    764789374854
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryBoth fornt tyrs wearing on edge

  14. Pass38,195 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    38,195 miles
    Test number
    319572016350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail38,194 miles (+4,241)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,194 miles
    Test number
    596752945668
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront disc worn

  16. Pass33,953 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    33,953 miles
    Test number
    300557404554
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail33,953 miles (+3,583)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,953 miles
    Test number
    368026588165
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass30,370 miles (+4,472)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    30,370 miles
    Test number
    956640286420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,898 miles (+7,599)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    25,898 miles
    Test number
    909301265085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,299 miles (+499)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    18,299 miles
    Test number
    806245264038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,800 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    17,800 miles
    Test number
    409189303399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail17,649 miles (-125,726)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,649 miles
    Test number
    296848693254
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass143,375 miles (+132,660)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    143,375 miles
    Test number
    168174212305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    10,715 miles
    Test number
    925054911385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 JOX

Does L20 JOX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 JOX is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 JOX?
The MOT on L20 JOX is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 JOX done?
L20 JOX was recorded at 70,128 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 4,140 miles a year.
Has L20 JOX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 JOX has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 JOX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L20 JOX find?
L20 JOX passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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