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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,298 cc

T863 JCSMOT history

T863 JCS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 105,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jun 2025
Mileage
105,656 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T863 JCS
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
4 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
29 May 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T863 JCS was last recorded at 105,656 miles on 29 May 2025, 4,447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,209 miles · 30 May 2024
Between the last two tests
4,447 miles
Average per year
3,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,656 miles
  • 2024 – 101,209 miles
  • 2023 – 97,926 miles
  • 2022 – 94,238 miles
  • 2021 – 90,442 miles
  • 2020 – 87,720 miles
  • 2019 – 84,434 miles
  • 2018 – 77,454 miles
  • 2017 – 69,661 miles
  • 2016 – 64,809 miles
  • 2015 – 61,058 miles
  • 2014 – 56,093 miles
  • 2013 – 52,754 miles
  • 2012 – 49,850 miles
  • 2011 – 47,680 miles
  • 2010 – 45,530 miles
  • 2009 – 42,053 miles
  • 2008 – 39,856 miles
  • 2006 – 37,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail105,656 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area next to ABS unit (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear support bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened most rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail105,656 miles (+4,447)2 major20 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,656 miles
    Test number
    527827331989
    • MajorOffside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area next to ABS unit (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear support bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened most rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass101,209 miles (+3,283)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    101,209 miles
    Test number
    248811355355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened most rear arms corrodes on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass97,926 miles (+3,688)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    97,926 miles
    Test number
    390158823227
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

  4. Pass94,238 miles (+3,796)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    94,238 miles
    Test number
    787537332531
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within 30cm of abs module (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass90,442 miles (+2,722)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    90,442 miles
    Test number
    772872617890
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective AT GEARBOX (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Pass87,720 miles (+3,286)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    87,720 miles
    Test number
    284922859308
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective at gearbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Pass84,434 miles (+6,980)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,434 miles
    Test number
    880645521160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  8. Pass77,454 miles (+7,793)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    77,454 miles
    Test number
    100412517834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass69,661 miles (+4,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,661 miles
    Test number
    519212812629
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

  10. Pass64,809 miles (+3,751)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,809 miles
    Test number
    643916371789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,058 miles (+4,965)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    61,058 miles
    Test number
    915242755134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear Tyres worn low
    • NoteRear exhaust hanger missing

  12. Pass56,093 miles (+3,339)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    56,093 miles
    Test number
    659590554138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,754 miles (+2,904)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,754 miles
    Test number
    688884043126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,850 miles (+2,170)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    49,850 miles
    Test number
    856325122172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,680 miles (+2,150)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    47,680 miles
    Test number
    269043631189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,530 miles (+3,477)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    45,530 miles
    Test number
    692861240170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,053 miles (+2,197)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    42,053 miles
    Test number
    111988119128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,856 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    39,856 miles
    Test number
    370071248189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  19. Fail39,835 miles (+2,291)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,835 miles
    Test number
    521199228197
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass37,544 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    37,544 miles
    Test number
    494122586229
    • NoteOil leak at steering box

  21. Fail37,544 miles (+675)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,544 miles
    Test number
    711172686241
    • Repaired at testHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak at steering box

  22. Pass36,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    36,869 miles
    Test number
    702160236157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T863 JCS

Does T863 JCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T863 JCS expired on 5 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T863 JCS?
The MOT on T863 JCS expired on 5 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T863 JCS done?
T863 JCS was recorded at 105,656 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2025, an average of 3,610 miles a year.
Has T863 JCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T863 JCS has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T863 JCS 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 T863 JCS find?
T863 JCS failed its latest MOT on 29 May 2025 with 2 major defects and 20 advisories: offside front brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area next to abs unit; offside front upper suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 19 more.

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