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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T789 JJOMOT history

T789 JJO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 21 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 121,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2025
Mileage
121,710 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,751 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T789 JJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T789 JJO was last recorded at 121,710 miles on 21 Mar 2025, 2,151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,559 miles · 12 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,151 miles
Average per year
4,751 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,710 miles
  • 2024 – 119,559 miles
  • 2023 – 116,919 miles
  • 2022 – 114,189 miles
  • 2021 – 111,117 miles
  • 2020 – 108,512 miles
  • 2019 – 105,142 miles
  • 2018 – 101,550 miles
  • 2017 – 97,348 miles
  • 2016 – 90,370 miles
  • 2015 – 83,618 miles
  • 2014 – 77,953 miles
  • 2013 – 74,276 miles
  • 2012 – 67,681 miles
  • 2011 – 61,244 miles
  • 2010 – 57,298 miles
  • 2009 – 51,120 miles
  • 2008 – 44,316 miles
  • 2007 – 38,700 miles
  • 2006 – 32,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail121,710 miles
  • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear towards rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most.... (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll springs corroding
  • AdvisoryAll suspension parts corroding!
  • AdvisoryN/s washer not working
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corroding!
  • AdvisoryRust and corrosion in various places

What MOT failures 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • General underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail121,710 miles (+2,151)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,710 miles
    Test number
    704259437025
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear towards rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most.... (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll springs corroding
    • AdvisoryAll suspension parts corroding!
    • AdvisoryN/s washer not working
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroding!
    • AdvisoryRust and corrosion in various places

  2. Pass119,559 miles (+2,640)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    119,559 miles
    Test number
    311283215374
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres front and rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass116,919 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    116,919 miles
    Test number
    451806719454
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail116,919 miles (+2,730)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,919 miles
    Test number
    117443081834
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass114,189 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    114,189 miles
    Test number
    193718580291
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail114,189 miles (+3,072)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,189 miles
    Test number
    436466253658
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass111,117 miles (+2,605)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    111,117 miles
    Test number
    268593115978
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass108,512 miles (+3,370)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    108,512 miles
    Test number
    433296085482
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass105,142 miles (+3,592)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    105,142 miles
    Test number
    320914463149
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass101,550 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    101,550 miles
    Test number
    102012845441
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail101,550 miles (+4,202)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,550 miles
    Test number
    475774519892
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass97,348 miles (+6,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    97,348 miles
    Test number
    652447957047
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes slightly corroded

  13. Pass90,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    90,370 miles
    Test number
    261654135025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,370 miles (+6,752)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,370 miles
    Test number
    773796746899
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Fail83,618 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,618 miles
    Test number
    347222185066
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear brake hoses starting to perish

  16. Pass83,618 miles (+5,665)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    83,618 miles
    Test number
    615122285082
    • NoteBoth rear brake hoses starting to perish

  17. Pass77,953 miles (+3,677)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    77,953 miles
    Test number
    317247874047
    • NoteCut in o/s/f tyre

  18. Pass74,276 miles (+6,595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    74,276 miles
    Test number
    959708473006
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass67,681 miles (+6,437)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    67,681 miles
    Test number
    626423102152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,244 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,244 miles
    Test number
    757668511118
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass61,244 miles (+3,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    61,244 miles
    Test number
    789068611198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass57,298 miles (+6,178)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    57,298 miles
    Test number
    224559470413
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/side and n/side front brake disc worn
    • NoteO/side and n/side front tyres wearing on inside
    • NoteO/side and n/side rear tyres getting low

  23. Pass51,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    51,120 miles
    Test number
    964877279139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail51,120 miles (+6,804)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,120 miles
    Test number
    190397279168
    • FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

  25. Pass44,316 miles (+5,616)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    44,316 miles
    Test number
    562369888166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,700 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    38,700 miles
    Test number
    870217987115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail38,679 miles (+5,787)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,679 miles
    Test number
    704386887140
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass32,892 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    32,892 miles
    Test number
    431502096118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail32,882 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,882 miles
    Test number
    612871096118
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/side rear tyre wearing on inside and getting v/low

Questions about T789 JJO

Does T789 JJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T789 JJO expired on 22 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T789 JJO?
The MOT on T789 JJO expired on 22 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T789 JJO done?
T789 JJO was recorded at 121,710 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2025, an average of 4,751 miles a year.
Has T789 JJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T789 JJO has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T789 JJO 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 T789 JJO find?
T789 JJO failed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2025 with 5 major defects and 7 advisories: brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear towards rear; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened, and 9 more.

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