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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,298 cc

T781 JPUMOT history

T781 JPU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 97,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2024
Mileage
97,296 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T781 JPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T781 JPU was last recorded at 97,296 miles on 19 Jan 2023, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
97,275 miles · 13 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
2,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 97,296 miles
  • 2022 – 97,275 miles
  • 2021 – 97,266 miles
  • 2019 – 97,205 miles
  • 2018 – 97,123 miles
  • 2017 – 96,436 miles
  • 2015 – 95,190 miles
  • 2014 – 92,518 miles
  • 2013 – 87,746 miles
  • 2012 – 84,921 miles
  • 2011 – 78,999 miles
  • 2010 – 74,681 miles
  • 2009 – 70,506 miles
  • 2008 – 66,183 miles
  • 2007 – 60,547 miles
  • 2006 – 54,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,296 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing rubber slightly crackingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front fog light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,296 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    97,296 miles
    Test number
    320038511227
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing rubber slightly cracking

  2. Fail97,296 miles (+21)1 repaired2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,296 miles
    Test number
    449496405272
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing rubber slightly cracking

  3. Pass97,275 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    97,275 miles
    Test number
    458079168574
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing rubber slightly cracking

  4. Fail97,275 miles (+9)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,275 miles
    Test number
    818717251741
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing rubber slightly cracking

  5. Pass97,266 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    97,266 miles
    Test number
    619498251807
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorIndicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail97,262 miles (+57)5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,262 miles
    Test number
    433079815969
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorIndicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass97,205 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,205 miles
    Test number
    725751293663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,123 miles (+687)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    97,123 miles
    Test number
    538888176260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,436 miles (+1,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    96,436 miles
    Test number
    606650003633
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass95,190 miles (+2,672)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    95,190 miles
    Test number
    667486945173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,518 miles (+4,772)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    92,518 miles
    Test number
    448890164149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,746 miles (+2,825)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    87,746 miles
    Test number
    808435253189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,921 miles (+5,922)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    84,921 miles
    Test number
    255180762499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,999 miles (+4,318)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    78,999 miles
    Test number
    289218351481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,681 miles (+4,175)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    74,681 miles
    Test number
    902178150113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,506 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    70,506 miles
    Test number
    322954659175
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  17. Fail70,506 miles (+4,323)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,506 miles
    Test number
    780124559177
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  18. Pass66,183 miles (+5,636)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    66,183 miles
    Test number
    663743548138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,547 miles (+5,881)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    60,547 miles
    Test number
    570037897086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    54,666 miles
    Test number
    773515706056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T781 JPU

Does T781 JPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T781 JPU expired on 18 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T781 JPU?
The MOT on T781 JPU expired on 18 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T781 JPU done?
T781 JPU was recorded at 97,296 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2023, an average of 2,502 miles a year.
Has T781 JPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T781 JPU has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T781 JPU 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 T781 JPU find?
T781 JPU passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2023 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside, and 7 more.

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