Mercedes-Benz SLK
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,298 cc
S42 JLYMOT history
S42 JLY is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 19 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 107,087 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Dec 2024
- Mileage
- 107,087 mi
- At MOT on 12 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,811 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S42 JLY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,298 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 19 Feb 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Dec 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Dec 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S42 JLY was last recorded at 107,087 miles on 12 Dec 2023, 9,600 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 97,487 miles · 26 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 9,600 miles
- Average per year
- 3,811 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 107,087 miles
- 2022 – 97,487 miles
- 2020 – 76,831 miles
- 2019 – 62,773 miles
- 2018 – 52,446 miles
- 2017 – 52,231 miles
- 2016 – 51,939 miles
- 2015 – 51,513 miles
- 2014 – 51,248 miles
- 2013 – 51,107 miles
- 2012 – 50,992 miles
- 2011 – 50,735 miles
- 2010 – 49,661 miles
- 2009 – 43,954 miles
- 2007 – 43,394 miles
- 2006 – 42,108 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass107,087 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside hand brake low in need of adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and also suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches corroded
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.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
20 tests since 23 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,087 miles2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 107,087 miles
- Test number
- 201905002368
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside hand brake low in need of adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and also suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches corroded
Fail107,087 miles (+9,600)1 dangerous2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,087 miles
- Test number
- 775197690753
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside hand brake low in need of adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and also suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches corroded
Pass97,487 miles (+58)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 97,487 miles
- Test number
- 773506509358
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail97,429 miles (+20,598)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,429 miles
- Test number
- 852410190882
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorCentral Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mount missing (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,831 miles (+11)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 76,831 miles
- Test number
- 931028775077
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some testable items
Fail76,820 miles (+14,047)2 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,820 miles
- Test number
- 702268883600
- DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some testable items
Pass62,773 miles (+10,327)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 62,773 miles
- Test number
- 621617350593
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass52,446 miles (+215)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 52,446 miles
- Test number
- 943409820548
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,231 miles (+292)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 52,231 miles
- Test number
- 936847223042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,939 miles (+426)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 51,939 miles
- Test number
- 408182657638
- AdvisoryTyres cracking slightly
Pass51,513 miles (+265)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 51,513 miles
- Test number
- 366412875026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,248 miles (+141)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 51,248 miles
- Test number
- 888247174016
- NoteBoth front tyres are cracking on outer walls
Pass51,107 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 51,107 miles
- Test number
- 605295683060
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteFront tyres cracking in the side walls
Fail51,107 miles (+115)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,107 miles
- Test number
- 638035483095
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteFront tyres cracking in the side walls
Pass50,992 miles (+257)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 50,992 miles
- Test number
- 445420642005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,735 miles (+1,074)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 50,735 miles
- Test number
- 809972661031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,661 miles (+5,707)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 49,661 miles
- Test number
- 844504510009
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Pass43,954 miles (+560)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 43,954 miles
- Test number
- 863036309073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,394 miles (+1,286)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 43,394 miles
- Test number
- 362719617350
- NoteOffside rear handbrake and footbrake low eff.%
Pass42,108 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 42,108 miles
- Test number
- 812137126391
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 S42 JLY
- Does S42 JLY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S42 JLY expired on 11 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S42 JLY?
- The MOT on S42 JLY expired on 11 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S42 JLY done?
- S42 JLY was recorded at 107,087 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2023, an average of 3,811 miles a year.
- Has S42 JLY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S42 JLY has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on S42 JLY 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 S42 JLY find?
- S42 JLY passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2023 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective split on end; offside front direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 8 more.
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