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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S5 NJSMOT history

S5 NJS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 11,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2025
Mileage
11,801 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2024
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 NJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 NJS was last recorded at 11,801 miles on 4 Jul 2024, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
11,781 miles · 17 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 11,801 miles
  • 2023 – 11,781 miles
  • 2022 – 11,699 miles
  • 2019 – 11,608 miles
  • 2018 – 11,533 miles
  • 2017 – 11,381 miles
  • 2016 – 11,191 miles
  • 2015 – 10,765 miles
  • 2014 – 10,328 miles
  • 2013 – 9,677 miles
  • 2012 – 9,381 miles
  • 2011 – 9,067 miles
  • 2010 – 8,869 miles
  • 2008 – 8,332 miles
  • 2007 – 5,997 miles
  • 2006 – 5,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass11,801 miles
  • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres perished / cracking
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass11,801 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    11,801 miles
    Test number
    130822182308
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres perished / cracking
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass11,781 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    11,781 miles
    Test number
    935059981663
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail11,781 miles (+82)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,781 miles
    Test number
    625378857490
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass11,699 miles (+91)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    11,699 miles
    Test number
    685283488145
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass11,608 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    11,608 miles
    Test number
    451565115661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass11,533 miles (+152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    11,533 miles
    Test number
    215518545033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass11,381 miles (+190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    11,381 miles
    Test number
    859132655787
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking

  8. Pass11,191 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    11,191 miles
    Test number
    951762068781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass10,765 miles (+437)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    10,765 miles
    Test number
    327913175132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass10,328 miles (+651)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    10,328 miles
    Test number
    918980724152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass9,677 miles (+296)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    9,677 miles
    Test number
    649294813152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass9,381 miles (+314)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    9,381 miles
    Test number
    157822162013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass9,067 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    9,067 miles
    Test number
    595801641096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass8,869 miles (+537)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    8,869 miles
    Test number
    333936000001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass8,332 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    8,332 miles
    Test number
    481126598251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail8,327 miles (+2,330)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,327 miles
    Test number
    373434898298
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass5,997 miles (+442)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    5,997 miles
    Test number
    352111487202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass5,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    5,555 miles
    Test number
    324819586091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail5,555 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,555 miles
    Test number
    483259986080
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about S5 NJS

Does S5 NJS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S5 NJS expired on 16 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S5 NJS?
The MOT on S5 NJS expired on 16 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S5 NJS done?
S5 NJS was recorded at 11,801 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2024, an average of 342 miles a year.
Has S5 NJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 NJS has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on S5 NJS 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 NJS find?
S5 NJS passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: all 4 tyres perished / cracking; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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