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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,295 cc

S21 JGKMOT history

S21 JGK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 116,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
116,498 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,182 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 JGK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 JGK was last recorded at 116,498 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 2,083 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,415 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,083 miles
Average per year
4,182 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,498 miles
  • 2025 – 114,415 miles
  • 2024 – 112,239 miles
  • 2023 – 110,400 miles
  • 2022 – 108,488 miles
  • 2021 – 108,473 miles
  • 2020 – 102,202 miles
  • 2019 – 91,541 miles
  • 2018 – 88,222 miles
  • 2017 – 82,532 miles
  • 2016 – 66,101 miles
  • 2015 – 65,370 miles
  • 2014 – 63,913 miles
  • 2013 – 61,901 miles
  • 2012 – 59,583 miles
  • 2011 – 49,602 miles
  • 2010 – 43,498 miles
  • 2009 – 37,122 miles
  • 2008 – 34,902 miles
  • 2006 – 31,419 miles
  • 2005 – 28,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,498 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Fog light lens broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Propshaft universal joint worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,498 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    116,498 miles
    Test number
    176990280572
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail116,498 miles (+2,083)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,498 miles
    Test number
    683139780373
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass114,415 miles (+2,176)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    114,415 miles
    Test number
    308270577153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass112,239 miles (+1,839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    112,239 miles
    Test number
    839841308653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass110,400 miles (+1,912)7 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    110,400 miles
    Test number
    400973209183
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass108,488 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    108,488 miles
    Test number
    764584597971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,473 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,473 miles
    Test number
    357302191364
    • AdvisoryFront Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

  8. Fail108,448 miles (+6,246)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,448 miles
    Test number
    854965202221
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass102,202 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    102,202 miles
    Test number
    343979935453
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail102,198 miles (+10,657)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,198 miles
    Test number
    182421218599
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass91,541 miles (+3,319)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,541 miles
    Test number
    319429729376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,222 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    88,222 miles
    Test number
    216423572701
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light lens broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisorySteering box and components have slight

  13. Fail88,218 miles (+5,686)2 dangerous4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,218 miles
    Test number
    214191907628
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2mm (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake performance not tested Vehicle brake pad are in a dangerous condition (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2mm (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light lens broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisorySteering box and components have slight

  14. Pass82,532 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    82,532 miles
    Test number
    636540710990
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyre valve stems are cracked and perished

  15. Fail82,532 miles (+16,431)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,532 miles
    Test number
    937714132120
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyre valve stems are cracked and perished

  16. Pass66,101 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,101 miles
    Test number
    684014828085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,370 miles (+1,457)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    65,370 miles
    Test number
    657224552761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,913 miles (+2,012)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    63,913 miles
    Test number
    935763724284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,901 miles (+2,318)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    61,901 miles
    Test number
    827195903282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,583 miles (+3,506)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    59,583 miles
    Test number
    378465812426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,077 miles (+6,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,077 miles
    Test number
    538067902057
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass49,602 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    49,602 miles
    Test number
    158652111042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail49,601 miles (+6,103)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,601 miles
    Test number
    796312211080
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass43,498 miles (+6,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    43,498 miles
    Test number
    750313410073
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail37,122 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,122 miles
    Test number
    164972419076
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass37,122 miles (+2,220)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    37,122 miles
    Test number
    550712419075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,902 miles (+3,483)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,902 miles
    Test number
    933677708002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass31,419 miles (+2,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    31,419 miles
    Test number
    882472176269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass28,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    28,683 miles
    Test number
    320735465218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail28,683 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,683 miles
    Test number
    723525665258
    • FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Questions about S21 JGK

Does S21 JGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 JGK is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 JGK?
The MOT on S21 JGK is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 JGK done?
S21 JGK was recorded at 116,498 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 4,182 miles a year.
Has S21 JGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 JGK has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S21 JGK 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 S21 JGK find?
S21 JGK passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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