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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Yellow · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S65 JKOMOT history

S65 JKO is a yellow petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 13 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 91,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
91,501 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S65 JKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
13 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S65 JKO was last recorded at 91,501 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,476 miles · 12 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
2,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,501 miles
  • 2023 – 91,476 miles
  • 2021 – 91,330 miles
  • 2020 – 91,060 miles
  • 2019 – 90,536 miles
  • 2018 – 87,874 miles
  • 2017 – 87,114 miles
  • 2016 – 85,998 miles
  • 2015 – 84,423 miles
  • 2014 – 82,310 miles
  • 2013 – 80,236 miles
  • 2012 – 78,229 miles
  • 2011 – 76,561 miles
  • 2010 – 69,491 miles
  • 2009 – 60,662 miles
  • 2008 – 51,827 miles
  • 2007 – 49,980 miles
  • 2006 – 47,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,501 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,501 miles (+25)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    91,501 miles
    Test number
    785467031788
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass91,476 miles (+146)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    91,476 miles
    Test number
    592159430200
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass91,330 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    91,330 miles
    Test number
    224491947682
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion and general deteriation of bushes

  4. Fail91,329 miles2 dangerous8 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,329 miles
    Test number
    423623814005
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion

  5. Fail91,329 miles (+269)2 dangerous7 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,329 miles
    Test number
    524948711759
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion

  6. Pass91,060 miles (+524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,060 miles
    Test number
    173619651395
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components rusty

  7. Pass90,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,536 miles
    Test number
    580169633603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,536 miles (+2,662)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,536 miles
    Test number
    260868164573
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass87,874 miles (+760)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    87,874 miles
    Test number
    528384270065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,114 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    87,114 miles
    Test number
    256624205699
    • AdvisoryWipers slow to park

  11. Fail87,114 miles (+1,116)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,114 miles
    Test number
    682710392619
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWipers slow to park

  12. Pass85,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,998 miles
    Test number
    138392974912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail85,998 miles (+1,575)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,998 miles
    Test number
    314712467889
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass84,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    84,423 miles
    Test number
    527993945098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,423 miles (+2,113)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,423 miles
    Test number
    379413145038
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass82,310 miles (+2,074)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    82,310 miles
    Test number
    976292024045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,236 miles (+2,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    80,236 miles
    Test number
    148301353040
    • 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)

  18. Pass78,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    78,229 miles
    Test number
    317061962032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,229 miles (+1,668)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,229 miles
    Test number
    539161762040
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  20. Pass76,561 miles (+7,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    76,561 miles
    Test number
    298747011124
    • 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)

  21. Pass69,491 miles (+8,829)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    69,491 miles
    Test number
    150009690453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,662 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    60,662 miles
    Test number
    473292719145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail60,589 miles (+8,762)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,589 miles
    Test number
    223591719450
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass51,827 miles (+1,847)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,827 miles
    Test number
    690160318187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,980 miles (+2,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    49,980 miles
    Test number
    292724717412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass47,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    47,452 miles
    Test number
    452706516198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S65 JKO

Does S65 JKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S65 JKO is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S65 JKO?
The MOT on S65 JKO is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S65 JKO done?
S65 JKO was recorded at 91,501 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 2,251 miles a year.
Has S65 JKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S65 JKO has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on S65 JKO 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 S65 JKO find?
S65 JKO passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 4 more.

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