Mercedes-Benz SLK
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc
LA55 JARMOT history
LA55 JAR is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 3 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 73,773 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 73,773 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,444 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA55 JAR
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 3 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA55 JAR was last recorded at 73,773 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 73,737 miles · 23 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 36 miles
- Average per year
- 3,444 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,773 miles
- 2025 – 73,737 miles
- 2024 – 72,827 miles
- 2023 – 70,884 miles
- 2022 – 67,711 miles
- 2021 – 63,678 miles
- 2020 – 59,971 miles
- 2019 – 56,480 miles
- 2018 – 52,422 miles
- 2017 – 48,635 miles
- 2016 – 44,616 miles
- 2015 – 42,003 miles
- 2014 – 37,810 miles
- 2013 – 33,359 miles
- 2012 – 27,318 miles
- 2011 – 23,389 miles
- 2010 – 18,384 miles
- 2009 – 15,111 miles
- 2008 – 12,478 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,773 miles
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear brake back plates.
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.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hangers
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear tyre uneven wear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
29 tests since 23 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,773 miles (+36)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 73,773 miles
- Test number
- 278559653718
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear brake back plates.
Pass73,737 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 73,737 miles
- Test number
- 556088419905
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail73,737 miles (+910)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,737 miles
- Test number
- 439209687433
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass72,827 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 72,827 miles
- Test number
- 356309521817
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail72,827 miles (+1,943)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,827 miles
- Test number
- 572647585939
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass70,884 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 70,884 miles
- Test number
- 917817419595
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,884 miles (+3,173)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,884 miles
- Test number
- 100380635057
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass67,711 miles (+4,033)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 67,711 miles
- Test number
- 275675459910
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,678 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 63,678 miles
- Test number
- 840170577061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,678 miles (+3,707)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,678 miles
- Test number
- 822999153604
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass59,971 miles (+3,491)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 59,971 miles
- Test number
- 780554426629
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,480 miles (+95)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 56,480 miles
- Test number
- 169832532001
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hangers (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre uneven wear
- AdvisoryOffside noise from brakes when working parking brake
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail56,385 miles (+3,963)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,385 miles
- Test number
- 849113165936
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hangers (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre uneven wear
- AdvisoryOffside noise from brakes when working parking brake
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass52,422 miles (+632)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 52,422 miles
- Test number
- 731370279656
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,790 miles (+3,155)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,790 miles
- Test number
- 202859806141
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Pass48,635 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 48,635 miles
- Test number
- 804722183542
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,633 miles (+4,017)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,633 miles
- Test number
- 527978027036
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass44,616 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 44,616 miles
- Test number
- 147757328268
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail44,615 miles (+2,612)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,615 miles
- Test number
- 419253030050
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail42,003 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,003 miles
- Test number
- 337003675150
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCentre exhaust system slightly deteriorated
Pass42,003 miles (+4,193)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 42,003 miles
- Test number
- 378713275144
- NoteCentre exhaust system slightly deteriorated
Pass37,810 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 37,810 miles
- Test number
- 929341284127
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteExhaust slightly deteriorated
Fail37,810 miles (+4,451)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,810 miles
- Test number
- 519151984108
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteExhaust slightly deteriorated
Pass33,359 miles (+6,041)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 33,359 miles
- Test number
- 875915473131
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres heavily perished/cracking and wearing out of shape on inner edges
Pass27,318 miles (+3,929)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 27,318 miles
- Test number
- 538397672154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,389 miles (+5,005)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 23,389 miles
- Test number
- 459797321265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,384 miles (+3,273)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 18,384 miles
- Test number
- 763625420227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,111 miles (+2,633)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 15,111 miles
- Test number
- 492573739265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,478 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 12,478 miles
- Test number
- 513086438284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA55 JAR
- Does LA55 JAR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 JAR is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA55 JAR?
- The MOT on LA55 JAR is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA55 JAR done?
- LA55 JAR was recorded at 73,773 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 3,444 miles a year.
- Has LA55 JAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA55 JAR has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LA55 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 LA55 JAR find?
- LA55 JAR passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: slight corrosion to rear brake back plates..
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