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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 2,295 cc

S17 JVGMOT history

S17 JVG is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 20 Apr 2000. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 142,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2026
Mileage
142,762 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 JVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
20 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 JVG was last recorded at 142,762 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,758 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,762 miles
  • 2023 – 142,710 miles
  • 2022 – 138,994 miles
  • 2021 – 137,554 miles
  • 2020 – 135,255 miles
  • 2019 – 131,283 miles
  • 2015 – 128,160 miles
  • 2014 – 128,119 miles
  • 2013 – 126,385 miles
  • 2012 – 120,592 miles
  • 2011 – 118,649 miles
  • 2009 – 108,113 miles
  • 2008 – 103,779 miles
  • 2007 – 97,101 miles
  • 2006 – 78,809 miles
  • 2005 – 59,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,762 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,762 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    142,762 miles
    Test number
    591752016031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail142,758 miles (+48)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,758 miles
    Test number
    421907022450
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass142,710 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    142,710 miles
    Test number
    892181573288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail142,707 miles (+3,713)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,707 miles
    Test number
    422419230375
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass138,994 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    138,994 miles
    Test number
    677725876175
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail138,993 miles (+1,439)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,993 miles
    Test number
    721329414289
    • MajorAll position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass137,554 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    137,554 miles
    Test number
    485377934307
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Header tank pipe leaking

  8. Fail137,549 miles (+2,294)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,549 miles
    Test number
    984460805099
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Header tank pipe leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass135,255 miles (+3,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    135,255 miles
    Test number
    477647701580
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass131,283 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    131,283 miles
    Test number
    202339833638
    • AdvisoryCentral silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp wet

  11. Fail131,277 miles (+3,117)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,277 miles
    Test number
    550815827230
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and wet (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass128,160 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    128,160 miles
    Test number
    872695352924
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail128,160 miles (+41)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,160 miles
    Test number
    478793207014
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass128,119 miles (+1,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    128,119 miles
    Test number
    236106064020
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass126,385 miles (+5,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    126,385 miles
    Test number
    406964963045
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass120,592 miles (+1,943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    120,592 miles
    Test number
    325616942071
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass118,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    118,649 miles
    Test number
    268845751066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail118,648 miles (+10,535)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,648 miles
    Test number
    235475451022
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass108,113 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    108,113 miles
    Test number
    244006069126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Fail108,113 miles (+4,334)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,113 miles
    Test number
    220173169458
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass103,779 miles (+6,678)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    103,779 miles
    Test number
    210595568115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass97,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    97,101 miles
    Test number
    480287417335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail97,101 miles (+18,292)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,101 miles
    Test number
    860427917370
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  24. Pass78,809 miles (+19,604)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    78,809 miles
    Test number
    730386996241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,205 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    59,205 miles
    Test number
    423078085199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S17 JVG

Does S17 JVG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S17 JVG expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S17 JVG?
The MOT on S17 JVG expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S17 JVG done?
S17 JVG was recorded at 142,762 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 4,128 miles a year.
Has S17 JVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 JVG has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S17 JVG 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 S17 JVG find?
S17 JVG passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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