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Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc

L29 JARMOT history

L29 JAR is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 10 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 116,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

L29 JAR black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
116,936 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 JAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
10 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 JAR was last recorded at 116,936 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,902 miles · 6 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
9,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,936 miles
  • 2025 – 108,173 miles
  • 2024 – 104,284 miles
  • 2023 – 100,076 miles
  • 2022 – 94,555 miles
  • 2020 – 87,357 miles
  • 2019 – 53,146 miles
  • 2018 – 53,115 miles
  • 2017 – 29,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,936 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,936 miles (+34)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    116,936 miles
    Test number
    378366063482
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail116,902 miles (+8,729)2 dangerous1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,902 miles
    Test number
    709516097806
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass108,173 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    108,173 miles
    Test number
    886306476662
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ready to show cords (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail108,173 miles (+3,889)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,173 miles
    Test number
    824105481500
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ready to show cords (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass104,284 miles (+4,208)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    104,284 miles
    Test number
    672168548081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,076 miles (+5,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,076 miles
    Test number
    367508755468
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lip wearing on edges both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass94,555 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    94,555 miles
    Test number
    955303622386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail94,545 miles (+7,188)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,545 miles
    Test number
    375948139342
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass87,357 miles (+16,701)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    87,357 miles
    Test number
    353154998793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,656 miles (+17,510)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,656 miles
    Test number
    649020176654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,146 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    53,146 miles
    Test number
    474816992114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,115 miles (+10,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    53,115 miles
    Test number
    650056629384
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside tyre treads are wearing low on tread wear indicator wear blocks 3mm
  13. Pass42,857 miles (+12,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    42,857 miles
    Test number
    793957209205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass29,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    29,988 miles
    Test number
    530357169364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 JAR

Does L29 JAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 JAR is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 JAR?
The MOT on L29 JAR is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 JAR done?
L29 JAR was recorded at 116,936 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 9,647 miles a year.
Has L29 JAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 JAR has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L29 JAR 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 L29 JAR find?
L29 JAR passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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