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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc

T12 CJAMOT history

T12 CJA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 17 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 59,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
59,641 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 CJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 CJA was last recorded at 59,641 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 5,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,584 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,057 miles
Average per year
3,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,641 miles
  • 2024 – 48,488 miles
  • 2023 – 42,328 miles
  • 2022 – 37,477 miles
  • 2021 – 33,056 miles
  • 2020 – 29,804 miles
  • 2019 – 27,119 miles
  • 2018 – 24,901 miles
  • 2016 – 23,401 miles
  • 2015 – 20,151 miles
  • 2014 – 16,058 miles
  • 2013 – 13,888 miles
  • 2012 – 12,178 miles
  • 2011 – 7,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,641 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    59,641 miles
    Test number
    601987506772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail59,638 miles (+5,054)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,638 miles
    Test number
    698718888863
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass54,584 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    54,584 miles
    Test number
    528995667212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail54,582 miles (+6,094)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,582 miles
    Test number
    502413584024
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40r18 927 xl. contisportcontact 5 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass48,488 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    48,488 miles
    Test number
    948106159140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail48,486 miles (+6,158)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,486 miles
    Test number
    487396703863
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass42,328 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    42,328 miles
    Test number
    329506771992
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre bald inside edge

  8. Fail42,328 miles (+4,851)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,328 miles
    Test number
    509916843072
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre bald inside edge

  9. Pass37,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    37,477 miles
    Test number
    671134606284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail37,476 miles (+4,420)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,476 miles
    Test number
    944359473958
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt thrust arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass33,056 miles (+3,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    33,056 miles
    Test number
    712781676823
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass29,804 miles (+2,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    29,804 miles
    Test number
    132192023968
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass27,119 miles (+2,218)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    27,119 miles
    Test number
    332066428620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,901 miles (+1,500)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    24,901 miles
    Test number
    516726407583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,401 miles (+3,250)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    23,401 miles
    Test number
    732124811852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    20,151 miles
    Test number
    505094376906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail20,151 miles (+3,025)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,151 miles
    Test number
    316532974189
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass17,126 miles (+1,068)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    17,126 miles
    Test number
    186092815408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,058 miles (+2,170)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    16,058 miles
    Test number
    345154914208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,888 miles (+1,710)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    13,888 miles
    Test number
    809391023281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,178 miles (+4,335)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    12,178 miles
    Test number
    257356512202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    7,843 miles
    Test number
    788198431234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T12 CJA

Does T12 CJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 CJA is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T12 CJA?
The MOT on T12 CJA is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T12 CJA done?
T12 CJA was recorded at 59,641 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 3,620 miles a year.
Has T12 CJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 CJA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T12 CJA 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 T12 CJA find?
T12 CJA passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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