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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T888 JHMMOT history

T888 JHM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 181,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
181,800 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T888 JHM
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T888 JHM was last recorded at 181,800 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 10,776 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,024 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,776 miles
Average per year
6,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 181,800 miles
  • 2024 – 171,024 miles
  • 2023 – 156,481 miles
  • 2022 – 145,998 miles
  • 2021 – 140,929 miles
  • 2020 – 136,251 miles
  • 2019 – 128,840 miles
  • 2018 – 124,692 miles
  • 2017 – 120,746 miles
  • 2016 – 117,422 miles
  • 2015 – 114,614 miles
  • 2014 – 112,114 miles
  • 2013 – 104,699 miles
  • 2012 – 92,170 miles
  • 2011 – 80,443 miles
  • 2010 – 70,380 miles
  • 2009 – 60,756 miles
  • 2008 – 57,820 miles
  • 2007 – 52,290 miles
  • 2006 – 46,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,800 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Component bushes worn
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Component corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust knocking on support bar underneath

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,800 miles (+10,776)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    181,800 miles
    Test number
    307329032766
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Component bushes worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Component corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass171,024 miles (+14,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    171,024 miles
    Test number
    101150794185
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass156,481 miles (+10,483)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    156,481 miles
    Test number
    131244883716
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass145,998 miles (+5,069)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    145,998 miles
    Test number
    559228844362
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass140,929 miles (+4,678)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    140,929 miles
    Test number
    241920942104
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass136,251 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    136,251 miles
    Test number
    444115448768
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail136,251 miles (+7,411)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,251 miles
    Test number
    528163722121
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass128,840 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    128,840 miles
    Test number
    995610141282
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail128,838 miles (+4,146)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,838 miles
    Test number
    274259256776
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass124,692 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    124,692 miles
    Test number
    422005580651
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail124,690 miles (+3,944)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,690 miles
    Test number
    863892905897
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak steering damper (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken red dot (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass120,746 miles (+3,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    120,746 miles
    Test number
    630913335753
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass117,422 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    117,422 miles
    Test number
    324346325394
    • AdvisoryExhaust knocking on support bar underneath

  14. Fail117,422 miles (+2,808)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,422 miles
    Test number
    439511683930
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust knocking on support bar underneath
    • AdvisoryO/s/r handbrake reading only just met

  15. Pass114,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    114,614 miles
    Test number
    299733355109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail114,614 miles (+2,500)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,614 miles
    Test number
    317873255186
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass112,114 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    112,114 miles
    Test number
    929992864192
    • 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)

  18. Fail112,112 miles (+7,413)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,112 miles
    Test number
    278681964157
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  19. Pass104,699 miles (+12,529)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    104,699 miles
    Test number
    697634633115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

  20. Pass92,170 miles (+11,727)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    92,170 miles
    Test number
    286804962492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass80,443 miles (+10,063)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    80,443 miles
    Test number
    466901331133
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing thin
    • NoteUnable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

  22. Pass70,380 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    70,380 miles
    Test number
    150171960141
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

  23. Fail70,380 miles (+33)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,380 miles
    Test number
    961741860118
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

  24. Fail70,347 miles (+9,591)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,347 miles
    Test number
    232699350122
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner and outer edges bald.

  25. Pass60,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    60,756 miles
    Test number
    984260969142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail60,756 miles (+2,936)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,756 miles
    Test number
    593800469190
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass57,820 miles (+5,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    57,820 miles
    Test number
    711538968017
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass52,290 miles (+5,409)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    52,290 miles
    Test number
    222930257071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass46,881 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    46,881 miles
    Test number
    611557046056
    • NoteNail in n/s/f tyre cracks in tread n/s/f and o/s/f tyres

Questions about T888 JHM

Does T888 JHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T888 JHM is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T888 JHM?
The MOT on T888 JHM is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T888 JHM done?
T888 JHM was recorded at 181,800 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 6,829 miles a year.
Has T888 JHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T888 JHM has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T888 JHM 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 T888 JHM find?
T888 JHM passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 12 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 9 more.

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