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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

L5 JKOMOT history

L5 JKO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 13 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 109,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2026
Mileage
109,213 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,272 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 JKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 JKO was last recorded at 109,213 miles on 6 Sept 2025, 138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,075 miles · 1 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
138 miles
Average per year
4,272 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,213 miles
  • 2024 – 109,075 miles
  • 2022 – 108,202 miles
  • 2021 – 105,282 miles
  • 2020 – 104,035 miles
  • 2019 – 99,609 miles
  • 2018 – 95,319 miles
  • 2017 – 89,694 miles
  • 2016 – 83,305 miles
  • 2015 – 80,646 miles
  • 2014 – 77,026 miles
  • 2013 – 70,413 miles
  • 2012 – 65,931 miles
  • 2011 – 60,093 miles
  • 2010 – 56,734 miles
  • 2009 – 51,109 miles
  • 2008 – 44,967 miles
  • 2007 – 36,118 miles
  • 2006 – 27,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,213 miles
  • AdvisoryUndertray fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust system deteriated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Undercovers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,213 miles (+138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    109,213 miles
    Test number
    860052641738
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  2. Pass109,075 miles (+873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    109,075 miles
    Test number
    767122075656
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  3. Pass108,202 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    108,202 miles
    Test number
    243759729178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriated
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted
  4. Fail108,202 miles (+2,920)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,202 miles
    Test number
    700462263734
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriated
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted
  5. Pass105,282 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,282 miles
    Test number
    303864806011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail105,282 miles (+1,247)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,282 miles
    Test number
    637651505356
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass104,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,035 miles
    Test number
    828156509873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail104,035 miles (+4,426)3 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,035 miles
    Test number
    364395965213
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass99,609 miles (+4,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    99,609 miles
    Test number
    557367455199
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass95,319 miles (+5,625)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    95,319 miles
    Test number
    767587560023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,694 miles (+6,389)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    89,694 miles
    Test number
    400949798563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    83,305 miles
    Test number
    883969327535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,305 miles (+2,659)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,305 miles
    Test number
    970389872069
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  14. Pass80,646 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    80,646 miles
    Test number
    798893625294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  15. Fail80,646 miles (+3,620)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,646 miles
    Test number
    919132525274
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  16. Pass77,026 miles (+6,613)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    77,026 miles
    Test number
    387383004486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,413 miles (+4,482)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    70,413 miles
    Test number
    355336123485
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cut in side wall
    • NoteRear exhaust outer cover corroded
  18. Pass65,931 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    65,931 miles
    Test number
    509997832273
    • NoteBrake fluid level low
    • NoteCorrosion centre exhaust box
    • NoteTravel in handbrake
  19. Fail65,931 miles (+5,838)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,931 miles
    Test number
    515107132270
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBrake fluid level low
    • NoteCorrosion centre exhaust box
    • NoteTravel in handbrake
  20. Pass60,093 miles (+3,359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    60,093 miles
    Test number
    685298431215
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  21. Pass56,734 miles (+5,625)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    56,734 miles
    Test number
    660038430266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    51,109 miles
    Test number
    313879759271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail51,109 miles (+6,142)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,109 miles
    Test number
    993479559288
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  24. Pass44,967 miles (+8,849)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    44,967 miles
    Test number
    724285158264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,118 miles (+8,146)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,118 miles
    Test number
    994463657256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    27,972 miles
    Test number
    831353646225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 JKO

Does L5 JKO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 JKO expired on 5 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 JKO?
The MOT on L5 JKO expired on 5 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 JKO done?
L5 JKO was recorded at 109,213 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2025, an average of 4,272 miles a year.
Has L5 JKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 JKO has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L5 JKO 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 L5 JKO find?
L5 JKO passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: undertray fitted.

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