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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S22 JAHMOT history

S22 JAH is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 20 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 89,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2024
Mileage
89,745 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S22 JAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
20 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

S22 JAH was last recorded at 89,745 miles on 25 Jan 2024, 1,768 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,977 miles · 7 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
1,768 miles
Average per year
4,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 89,745 miles
  • 2023 – 87,977 miles
  • 2022 – 85,592 miles
  • 2021 – 82,694 miles
  • 2020 – 80,183 miles
  • 2019 – 76,954 miles
  • 2018 – 72,862 miles
  • 2017 – 67,943 miles
  • 2016 – 62,717 miles
  • 2015 – 57,916 miles
  • 2014 – 54,188 miles
  • 2013 – 49,904 miles
  • 2012 – 40,264 miles
  • 2011 – 30,579 miles
  • 2010 – 18,784 miles
  • 2009 – 7,045 miles
  • 2008 – 6,971 miles
  • 2007 – 6,948 miles
  • 2006 – 6,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail89,745 miles
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryALL SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SUBFRAME (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SUBFRAME MOUNTING BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SUBFRAME (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box slight movement INPUT JOINT (2.1.1 (d) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail89,745 miles (+1,768)4 major1 minor18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,745 miles
    Test number
    238745343175
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryALL SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SUBFRAME (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SUBFRAME MOUNTING BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SUBFRAME (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight movement INPUT JOINT (2.1.1 (d) (i))

  2. Pass87,977 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    87,977 miles
    Test number
    640364757332
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail87,977 miles (+2,385)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,977 miles
    Test number
    114009292767
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass85,592 miles (+2,898)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    85,592 miles
    Test number
    426116901224
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX SUMP PAN [ALSO CORRODED] (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass82,694 miles (+2,511)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    82,694 miles
    Test number
    691669107256
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive AUTO BOX SUMP [ALSO CORRODED] (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTIAL AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass80,183 miles (+3,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    80,183 miles
    Test number
    274696560959
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX SUMP PAN AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass76,954 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    76,954 miles
    Test number
    922325948974
    • AdvisoryGEARBOX SUMP CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX SUMP AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail76,951 miles (+4,089)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,951 miles
    Test number
    799960344049
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGEARBOX SUMP CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX SUMP AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass72,862 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    72,862 miles
    Test number
    641892772721
    • AdvisoryGEAR BOX SUMP PAN CORRODED AND LEAKING
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE PERISHED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  10. Fail72,861 miles (+4,918)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,861 miles
    Test number
    825681753351
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryGEAR BOX SUMP PAN CORRODED AND LEAKING
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE PERISHED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  11. Pass67,943 miles (+5,226)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    67,943 miles
    Test number
    993485577654
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX AREA

  12. Pass62,717 miles (+4,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    62,717 miles
    Test number
    944606249666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  13. Pass57,916 miles (+3,728)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    57,916 miles
    Test number
    669683925028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,188 miles (+4,284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    54,188 miles
    Test number
    209619024094
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass49,904 miles (+9,640)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    49,904 miles
    Test number
    137166233097
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing close to wear bar markers
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOff side rear brake slightly binding

  16. Pass40,264 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    40,264 miles
    Test number
    496903012028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail40,264 miles (+9,685)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,264 miles
    Test number
    877033312015
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass30,579 miles (+11,795)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    30,579 miles
    Test number
    138930411066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,784 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    18,784 miles
    Test number
    741009810068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail18,780 miles (+11,735)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,780 miles
    Test number
    464628810021
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  21. Pass7,045 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    7,045 miles
    Test number
    462543729015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,971 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    6,971 miles
    Test number
    133035628449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass6,948 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    6,948 miles
    Test number
    653705127088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass6,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    6,924 miles
    Test number
    931039916090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S22 JAH

Does S22 JAH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S22 JAH expired on 6 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S22 JAH?
The MOT on S22 JAH expired on 6 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S22 JAH done?
S22 JAH was recorded at 89,745 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2024, an average of 4,597 miles a year.
Has S22 JAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S22 JAH has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S22 JAH 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 S22 JAH find?
S22 JAH failed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2024 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 18 advisories: nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside rear stop lamp(s) not working; offside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 20 more.

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