Mercedes-Benz SLK
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc
S51 JGWMOT history
S51 JGW is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 26 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 86,956 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 86,956 mi
- At MOT on 6 Apr 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,780 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S51 JGW
- 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
- 26 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Apr 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S51 JGW was last recorded at 86,956 miles on 6 Apr 2023, 228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 86,728 miles · 24 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 228 miles
- Average per year
- 2,780 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 86,956 miles
- 2022 – 86,728 miles
- 2021 – 86,290 miles
- 2019 – 84,031 miles
- 2018 – 79,855 miles
- 2017 – 74,045 miles
- 2016 – 72,577 miles
- 2015 – 71,225 miles
- 2014 – 69,255 miles
- 2013 – 65,719 miles
- 2012 – 65,702 miles
- 2011 – 61,387 miles
- 2010 – 56,650 miles
- 2009 – 52,490 miles
- 2008 – 48,359 miles
- 2007 – 42,212 miles
- 2006 – 39,247 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,956 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,956 miles (+228)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 86,956 miles
- Test number
- 852998792896
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Pass86,728 miles (+438)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 86,728 miles
- Test number
- 165802348498
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass86,290 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 86,290 miles
- Test number
- 608353041019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,277 miles (+2,246)1 dangerous8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,277 miles
- Test number
- 709762867109
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorAll direction indicators not working not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass84,031 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 84,031 miles
- Test number
- 332386717404
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear inner wheel arches and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear diff slight oil present
Fail84,031 miles (+20)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,031 miles
- Test number
- 274756742886
- Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear inner wheel arches and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear diff slight oil present
Fail84,011 miles (+4,156)12 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,011 miles
- Test number
- 318307857413
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle/diff leaking oil
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass79,855 miles (+5,810)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 79,855 miles
- Test number
- 603027774239
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass74,045 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 74,045 miles
- Test number
- 738668304171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,045 miles (+1,468)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,045 miles
- Test number
- 922920751216
- FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass72,577 miles (+1,352)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 72,577 miles
- Test number
- 778632530999
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,225 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 71,225 miles
- Test number
- 679114435105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,225 miles (+1,970)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,225 miles
- Test number
- 145282935108
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Pass69,255 miles (+3,536)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 69,255 miles
- Test number
- 267925854121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,719 miles (+17)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2014
- Odometer
- 65,719 miles
- Test number
- 495208843184
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass65,702 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2013
- Odometer
- 65,702 miles
- Test number
- 285593742467
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail65,702 miles (+379)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,702 miles
- Test number
- 597583242135
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass65,323 miles (+3,936)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 65,323 miles
- Test number
- 766877572092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,387 miles (+4,737)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 61,387 miles
- Test number
- 527572441052
- NoteRear exhaust mount bracket detatched
Pass56,650 miles (+4,160)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 56,650 miles
- Test number
- 144402840085
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass52,490 miles (+4,131)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 52,490 miles
- Test number
- 911041949020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,359 miles (+6,147)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 48,359 miles
- Test number
- 340753348014
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,212 miles (+2,965)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 42,212 miles
- Test number
- 364796337073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,247 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 39,247 miles
- Test number
- 752257236014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S51 JGW
- Does S51 JGW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S51 JGW expired on 12 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S51 JGW?
- The MOT on S51 JGW expired on 12 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S51 JGW done?
- S51 JGW was recorded at 86,956 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2023, an average of 2,780 miles a year.
- Has S51 JGW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S51 JGW has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2021.
- Has the mileage on S51 JGW 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 S51 JGW find?
- S51 JGW passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; side repeater slightly discoloured both sides.
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