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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T985 JVPMOT history

T985 JVP is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 112,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
112,804 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,872 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T985 JVP
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 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T985 JVP was last recorded at 112,804 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,804 miles · 18 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,872 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,804 miles
  • 2025 – 111,244 miles
  • 2024 – 108,753 miles
  • 2023 – 107,855 miles
  • 2022 – 107,181 miles
  • 2021 – 106,371 miles
  • 2020 – 105,609 miles
  • 2019 – 102,572 miles
  • 2018 – 100,386 miles
  • 2017 – 97,473 miles
  • 2016 – 92,176 miles
  • 2015 – 87,325 miles
  • 2014 – 82,847 miles
  • 2013 – 77,245 miles
  • 2012 – 71,563 miles
  • 2011 – 66,261 miles
  • 2010 – 60,669 miles
  • 2009 – 54,994 miles
  • 2008 – 50,442 miles
  • 2007 – 42,176 miles
  • 2006 – 34,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,804 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass112,804 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    112,804 miles
    Test number
    733883599546
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail112,804 miles (+1,560)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,804 miles
    Test number
    476110478608
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass111,244 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    111,244 miles
    Test number
    963084981392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail111,242 miles (+2,489)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,242 miles
    Test number
    335378303812
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  5. Pass108,753 miles (+898)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    108,753 miles
    Test number
    275204605834
    • MinorNearside Rear Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  6. Pass107,855 miles (+674)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    107,855 miles
    Test number
    287395099668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,181 miles (+810)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    107,181 miles
    Test number
    498572350276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,371 miles (+762)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    106,371 miles
    Test number
    552652050039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,609 miles (+3,037)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    105,609 miles
    Test number
    419968035586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,572 miles (+2,186)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    102,572 miles
    Test number
    686854070662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    100,386 miles
    Test number
    846985383668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,386 miles (+2,913)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,386 miles
    Test number
    919408093953
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  13. Pass97,473 miles (+5,297)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    97,473 miles
    Test number
    910025911192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,176 miles (+4,851)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    92,176 miles
    Test number
    828500872642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.5mm & split on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm & split on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass87,325 miles (+4,478)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    87,325 miles
    Test number
    495071665191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,847 miles (+5,602)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    82,847 miles
    Test number
    459502364170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,245 miles (+5,682)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    77,245 miles
    Test number
    889703363197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,563 miles (+5,302)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    71,563 miles
    Test number
    677028952130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail66,261 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,261 miles
    Test number
    345976061133
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  20. Pass66,261 miles (+5,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    66,261 miles
    Test number
    405706461115
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  21. Pass60,669 miles (+5,675)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    60,669 miles
    Test number
    711112460111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,994 miles (+4,552)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    54,994 miles
    Test number
    464606769172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,442 miles (+8,266)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    50,442 miles
    Test number
    540018258102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,176 miles (+7,219)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    42,176 miles
    Test number
    264213847166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    34,957 miles
    Test number
    100536036170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T985 JVP

Does T985 JVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T985 JVP is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T985 JVP?
The MOT on T985 JVP is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T985 JVP done?
T985 JVP was recorded at 112,804 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 3,872 miles a year.
Has T985 JVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T985 JVP has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T985 JVP 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 T985 JVP find?
T985 JVP passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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