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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T721 JDPMOT history

T721 JDP is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 6 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 172,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2025
Mileage
172,012 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2024
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T721 JDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T721 JDP was last recorded at 172,012 miles on 23 Sept 2024, 182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,830 miles · 25 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
182 miles
Average per year
4,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 172,012 miles
  • 2023 – 171,830 miles
  • 2022 – 171,245 miles
  • 2021 – 170,685 miles
  • 2020 – 170,670 miles
  • 2019 – 168,401 miles
  • 2018 – 167,848 miles
  • 2017 – 165,283 miles
  • 2016 – 160,421 miles
  • 2015 – 157,967 miles
  • 2014 – 153,151 miles
  • 2013 – 145,480 miles
  • 2012 – 139,404 miles
  • 2011 – 133,101 miles
  • 2010 – 126,745 miles
  • 2009 – 120,553 miles
  • 2008 – 113,813 miles
  • 2007 – 105,515 miles
  • 2006 – 81,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,012 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,012 miles (+182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    172,012 miles
    Test number
    138243386448
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass171,830 miles (+585)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    171,830 miles
    Test number
    121758662345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass171,245 miles (+560)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    171,245 miles
    Test number
    648042858708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass170,685 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    170,685 miles
    Test number
    888940687686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail170,680 miles (+10)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,680 miles
    Test number
    558396589680
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass170,670 miles (+2,269)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    170,670 miles
    Test number
    252665694948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass168,401 miles (+553)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    168,401 miles
    Test number
    146185851984
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass167,848 miles (+2,565)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    167,848 miles
    Test number
    711125681293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint As Marked (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass165,283 miles (+4,862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    165,283 miles
    Test number
    796484328735
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount insecure

  10. Pass160,421 miles (+2,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    160,421 miles
    Test number
    276847981066
    • AdvisoryFront steering arms slight play

  11. Pass157,967 miles (+4,816)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    157,967 miles
    Test number
    267287751317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass153,151 miles (+7,671)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    153,151 miles
    Test number
    316903374426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass145,480 miles (+6,076)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    145,480 miles
    Test number
    896394993282
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass139,404 miles (+6,303)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    139,404 miles
    Test number
    866647402331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail133,101 miles1 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,101 miles
    Test number
    668138991249
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteBelly pan fitted to engine bay unable to inspect testable items properly
    • NoteSrs warning light staying on indicating a fault

  16. Pass133,101 miles (+6,356)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    133,101 miles
    Test number
    939138091223
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteBelly pan fitted to engine bay unable to inspect testable items properly
    • NoteSrs warning light staying on indicating a fault

  17. Fail126,745 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,745 miles
    Test number
    672878900320
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSRS lamp on

  18. Pass126,745 miles (+6,192)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    126,745 miles
    Test number
    902458100333
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSRS lamp on

  19. Pass120,553 miles (+6,740)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    120,553 miles
    Test number
    772937219366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSRS lamp on

  20. Pass113,813 miles (+8,298)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    113,813 miles
    Test number
    173176298295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass105,515 miles (+9,260)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    105,515 miles
    Test number
    351256127387
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  22. Pass96,255 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    96,255 miles
    Test number
    992185707004
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail96,255 miles (+14,785)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,255 miles
    Test number
    100465107439
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass81,470 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    81,470 miles
    Test number
    600625706000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight brake imbalance on rear footbrake

Questions about T721 JDP

Does T721 JDP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T721 JDP expired on 15 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T721 JDP?
The MOT on T721 JDP expired on 15 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T721 JDP done?
T721 JDP was recorded at 172,012 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2024, an average of 4,838 miles a year.
Has T721 JDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T721 JDP has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T721 JDP 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 T721 JDP find?
T721 JDP passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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