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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

S25 MKJMOT history

S25 MKJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 12 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
118,150 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S25 MKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S25 MKJ was last recorded at 118,150 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 6,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,071 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,079 miles
Average per year
5,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,150 miles
  • 2024 – 112,071 miles
  • 2023 – 106,335 miles
  • 2022 – 102,291 miles
  • 2021 – 97,853 miles
  • 2020 – 96,827 miles
  • 2019 – 92,287 miles
  • 2018 – 81,208 miles
  • 2017 – 74,519 miles
  • 2016 – 59,855 miles
  • 2015 – 56,300 miles
  • 2014 – 54,602 miles
  • 2013 – 50,672 miles
  • 2012 – 45,236 miles
  • 2010 – 38,724 miles
  • 2009 – 33,948 miles
  • 2008 – 26,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,150 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Head light aim adjuster switch arm broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front tyre has cracks in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,150 miles (+6,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    118,150 miles
    Test number
    121432775439
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass112,071 miles (+5,736)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    112,071 miles
    Test number
    599230322900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,335 miles (+4,044)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    106,335 miles
    Test number
    820121957953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,291 miles (+4,438)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    102,291 miles
    Test number
    793130508989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,853 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    97,853 miles
    Test number
    894417381843
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail97,844 miles (+1,017)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,844 miles
    Test number
    319210365134
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes slight corrosion in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  7. Pass96,827 miles (+4,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,827 miles
    Test number
    310151917761
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  8. Pass92,287 miles (+282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,287 miles
    Test number
    638965022544
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  9. Fail92,005 miles (+10,797)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,005 miles
    Test number
    834555495419
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  10. Pass81,208 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    81,208 miles
    Test number
    908390693377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,202 miles (+6,683)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,202 miles
    Test number
    875990524328
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass74,519 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,519 miles
    Test number
    217013298760
    • AdvisoryHead light aim adjuster switch arm broken

  13. Fail74,519 miles (+12,854)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,519 miles
    Test number
    775136763166
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHead light aim adjuster switch arm broken

  14. Pass61,665 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,665 miles
    Test number
    768490322184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has cracks in tread

  15. Fail61,665 miles (+1,810)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,665 miles
    Test number
    501529026154
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has cracks in tread

  16. Pass59,855 miles (+3,555)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    59,855 miles
    Test number
    142974846748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,300 miles (+1,698)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    56,300 miles
    Test number
    558749905268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,602 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,602 miles
    Test number
    425077114234
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass54,602 miles (+3,930)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    54,602 miles
    Test number
    876927614231
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass50,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    50,672 miles
    Test number
    529142293131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,672 miles (+5,436)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,672 miles
    Test number
    667562293103
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass45,236 miles (+6,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    45,236 miles
    Test number
    726177242004
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass38,724 miles (+4,776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    38,724 miles
    Test number
    520454810227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass33,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    33,948 miles
    Test number
    353609609438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail33,948 miles (+7,203)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,948 miles
    Test number
    711368009203
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass26,745 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    26,745 miles
    Test number
    300360748096
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSplash /inspection plates cover substantial area under vehicle

Questions about S25 MKJ

Does S25 MKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S25 MKJ is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S25 MKJ?
The MOT on S25 MKJ is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S25 MKJ done?
S25 MKJ was recorded at 118,150 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 5,138 miles a year.
Has S25 MKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S25 MKJ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S25 MKJ 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 S25 MKJ find?
S25 MKJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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