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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T287 JVHMOT history

T287 JVH is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 15 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 97,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
97,874 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T287 JVH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T287 JVH was last recorded at 97,874 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 4,068 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,806 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,068 miles
Average per year
3,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,874 miles
  • 2024 – 93,806 miles
  • 2023 – 89,586 miles
  • 2022 – 85,672 miles
  • 2021 – 82,469 miles
  • 2020 – 77,584 miles
  • 2019 – 72,710 miles
  • 2018 – 66,548 miles
  • 2017 – 61,171 miles
  • 2016 – 56,573 miles
  • 2015 – 54,081 miles
  • 2014 – 53,795 miles
  • 2013 – 51,726 miles
  • 2012 – 48,935 miles
  • 2011 – 42,785 miles
  • 2010 – 37,043 miles
  • 2009 – 32,664 miles
  • 2008 – 29,800 miles
  • 2007 – 28,179 miles
  • 2006 – 26,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,874 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,874 miles (+4,068)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    97,874 miles
    Test number
    593899732849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,806 miles (+4,220)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    93,806 miles
    Test number
    247301476994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,586 miles (+3,914)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    89,586 miles
    Test number
    234650947916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,672 miles (+3,203)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    85,672 miles
    Test number
    356285474895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,469 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    82,469 miles
    Test number
    909802197526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail82,466 miles (+4,882)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,466 miles
    Test number
    705947461913
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits engine has a misfire (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass77,584 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,584 miles
    Test number
    580643839693
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail77,579 miles (+4,869)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,579 miles
    Test number
    877547773102
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass72,710 miles (+6,162)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,710 miles
    Test number
    961688415459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass66,548 miles (+83)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    66,548 miles
    Test number
    590697705828
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail66,465 miles (+5,294)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,465 miles
    Test number
    400345420664
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog Light Inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass61,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    61,171 miles
    Test number
    906958401451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,171 miles (+4,598)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,171 miles
    Test number
    855814298073
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass56,573 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,573 miles
    Test number
    748437945913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail56,495 miles (+2,414)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,495 miles
    Test number
    623501094468
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour both fronts (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass54,081 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,081 miles
    Test number
    277968545252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail54,081 miles (+286)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,081 miles
    Test number
    616008245291
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass53,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    53,795 miles
    Test number
    599385334254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,795 miles (+2,069)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,795 miles
    Test number
    958175634208
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass51,726 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    51,726 miles
    Test number
    327909313236
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail51,726 miles (+2,791)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,726 miles
    Test number
    726378313286
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass48,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,935 miles
    Test number
    205753022130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail48,935 miles (+6,150)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,935 miles
    Test number
    918603122114
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass42,785 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,785 miles
    Test number
    266965321154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail42,691 miles (+5,648)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,691 miles
    Test number
    259068811431
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass37,043 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    37,043 miles
    Test number
    500286320103
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Fail37,042 miles (+4,378)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,042 miles
    Test number
    310965920164
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass32,664 miles (+2,864)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    32,664 miles
    Test number
    204154239187
    • NoteFront brake pads look low

  29. Pass29,800 miles (+1,621)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,800 miles
    Test number
    881810638135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass28,179 miles (+2,116)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    28,179 miles
    Test number
    160193527123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass26,063 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    26,063 miles
    Test number
    990914216184
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T287 JVH

Does T287 JVH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T287 JVH is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T287 JVH?
The MOT on T287 JVH is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T287 JVH done?
T287 JVH was recorded at 97,874 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 3,678 miles a year.
Has T287 JVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T287 JVH has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T287 JVH 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 T287 JVH find?
T287 JVH passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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