Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S741 JGTMOT history

S741 JGT is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 16 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 98,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2026
Mileage
98,536 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,501 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S741 JGT in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S741 JGT
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
16 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S741 JGT was last recorded at 98,536 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,520 miles · 30 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
3,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,536 miles
  • 2024 – 98,520 miles
  • 2023 – 98,499 miles
  • 2021 – 98,115 miles
  • 2018 – 96,879 miles
  • 2017 – 90,892 miles
  • 2016 – 78,665 miles
  • 2015 – 66,252 miles
  • 2014 – 52,960 miles
  • 2013 – 51,715 miles
  • 2011 – 49,230 miles
  • 2010 – 47,232 miles
  • 2009 – 44,428 miles
  • 2008 – 40,208 miles
  • 2007 – 36,306 miles
  • 2006 – 32,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,536 miles
  • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,536 miles (+16)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    98,536 miles
    Test number
    917074939524
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass98,520 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    98,520 miles
    Test number
    761051330477
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    98,499 miles
    Test number
    220823684070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail98,499 miles (+384)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,499 miles
    Test number
    378653706708
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass98,115 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    98,115 miles
    Test number
    957638436988
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail98,110 miles (+1,231)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,110 miles
    Test number
    208680983756
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective exhaust to gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass96,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    96,879 miles
    Test number
    754393525054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,879 miles (+5,987)2 dangerous1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,879 miles
    Test number
    411323199588
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass90,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    90,892 miles
    Test number
    945696608627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,892 miles (+12,227)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,892 miles
    Test number
    776563686147
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass78,665 miles (+12,413)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    78,665 miles
    Test number
    953914260078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,252 miles
    Test number
    665319815196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,252 miles (+13,292)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,252 miles
    Test number
    926379915175
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  14. Fail52,960 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,960 miles
    Test number
    119579874474
    • Repaired at testFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

  15. Pass52,960 miles (+1,245)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,960 miles
    Test number
    979879874000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,715 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,715 miles
    Test number
    798568193044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail51,715 miles (+2,485)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,715 miles
    Test number
    317518393095
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail49,230 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,230 miles
    Test number
    437253991117
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass49,230 miles (+1,998)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    49,230 miles
    Test number
    627273391167
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass47,232 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    47,232 miles
    Test number
    751034670205
    • 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. Fail47,232 miles (+2,804)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,232 miles
    Test number
    871344370298
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • 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)

  22. Pass44,428 miles (+4,220)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,428 miles
    Test number
    860359299258
    • NoteN/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN LOW,AT 3mm,LIMIT 1.6mmm.o/s/r is at 4.5mm
    • NoteREAR NUMBER PLATE DISCOLOURING

  23. Fail40,208 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,208 miles
    Test number
    420383108308
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

  24. Pass40,208 miles (+3,902)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    40,208 miles
    Test number
    461133708456
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

  25. Pass36,306 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    36,306 miles
    Test number
    323468497297
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW OUTER SECTION

  26. Fail36,303 miles (+4,088)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,303 miles
    Test number
    933266587287
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW OUTER SECTION

  27. Pass32,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    32,215 miles
    Test number
    370887296297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S741 JGT

Does S741 JGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S741 JGT expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S741 JGT?
The MOT on S741 JGT expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S741 JGT done?
S741 JGT was recorded at 98,536 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 3,501 miles a year.
Has S741 JGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S741 JGT has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S741 JGT 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 S741 JGT find?
S741 JGT passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) rear oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all S741 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.