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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

S5 JBDMOT history

S5 JBD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 59,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

S5 JBD silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
59,539 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 JBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 JBD was last recorded at 59,539 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 2,033 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,506 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,033 miles
Average per year
3,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,539 miles
  • 2025 – 57,506 miles
  • 2024 – 55,081 miles
  • 2023 – 50,668 miles
  • 2022 – 45,660 miles
  • 2021 – 40,475 miles
  • 2020 – 35,958 miles
  • 2019 – 30,534 miles
  • 2018 – 24,615 miles
  • 2017 – 24,419 miles
  • 2016 – 23,873 miles
  • 2015 – 22,874 miles
  • 2014 – 21,150 miles
  • 2013 – 18,906 miles
  • 2012 – 15,581 miles
  • 2011 – 12,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,539 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,539 miles (+2,033)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    59,539 miles
    Test number
    207757969679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass57,506 miles (+2,425)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    57,506 miles
    Test number
    428872291667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,081 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    55,081 miles
    Test number
    310752002019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail55,072 miles (+4,404)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,072 miles
    Test number
    870124597719
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass50,668 miles (+5,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    50,668 miles
    Test number
    377373293659
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass45,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    45,660 miles
    Test number
    329469026515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail45,660 miles (+5,185)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,660 miles
    Test number
    247324518169
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass40,475 miles (+4,517)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    40,475 miles
    Test number
    664925944467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    35,958 miles
    Test number
    298278076841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail35,958 miles (+5,424)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,958 miles
    Test number
    757714142099
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass30,534 miles (+5,919)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    30,534 miles
    Test number
    755523125513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,615 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    24,615 miles
    Test number
    624903190242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,419 miles (+546)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    24,419 miles
    Test number
    746880536661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,873 miles (+999)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    23,873 miles
    Test number
    474343756320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,874 miles (+1,724)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    22,874 miles
    Test number
    549955915026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,150 miles (+2,244)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    21,150 miles
    Test number
    135869434173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,906 miles (+3,325)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    18,906 miles
    Test number
    468890123168
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass15,581 miles (+3,084)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    15,581 miles
    Test number
    147647112180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,497 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    12,497 miles
    Test number
    129729411121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about S5 JBD

Does S5 JBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 JBD is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 JBD?
The MOT on S5 JBD is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 JBD done?
S5 JBD was recorded at 59,539 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 3,159 miles a year.
Has S5 JBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 JBD has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S5 JBD 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 S5 JBD find?
S5 JBD passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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