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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

V12 JAJMOT history

V12 JAJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 14 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 102,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

V12 JAJ black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Slk, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
102,243 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 JAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 JAJ was last recorded at 102,243 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,226 miles · 31 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
3,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,243 miles
  • 2025 – 97,502 miles
  • 2024 – 93,894 miles
  • 2023 – 90,090 miles
  • 2022 – 87,660 miles
  • 2021 – 85,314 miles
  • 2020 – 83,292 miles
  • 2019 – 81,159 miles
  • 2018 – 73,126 miles
  • 2017 – 66,839 miles
  • 2016 – 62,285 miles
  • 2015 – 57,882 miles
  • 2014 – 53,624 miles
  • 2013 – 51,613 miles
  • 2011 – 49,318 miles
  • 2010 – 46,747 miles
  • 2009 – 39,857 miles
  • 2008 – 35,842 miles
  • 2007 – 29,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,243 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting brackets starting to rustRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movementRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront number plate starting to discolour
  • AdvisoryFront/ rear antiroll bars, rear suspension arms, rear shock absorbers, rear antiroll bar mounting clamps and body brace bars starting to rust
  • AdvisoryNearside front wheel bearing slight playRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front brake discs starting to wear
  • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes and rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rustRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perishRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySlight oil leakRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySteering rack slight play at inner jointsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,243 miles (+17)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    102,243 miles
    Test number
    803384998848
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting brackets starting to rust
    • AdvisoryFront antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement
    • AdvisoryFront number plate starting to discolour
    • AdvisoryFront/ rear antiroll bars, rear suspension arms, rear shock absorbers, rear antiroll bar mounting clamps and body brace bars starting to rust
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel bearing slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front brake discs starting to wear
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes and rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisorySteering rack slight play at inner joints

  2. Fail102,226 miles (+4,724)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,226 miles
    Test number
    863653115718
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front suspension - rear lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front suspension - rear lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting brackets starting to rust
    • AdvisoryFront antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs starting to wear
    • AdvisoryFront/ rear antiroll bars, rear suspension arms, rear shock absorbers and rear antiroll bar mounting clamps starting to rust
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel bearing slight play
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes and rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisorySteering rack slight play at inner joints

  3. Pass97,502 miles (+3,608)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    97,502 miles
    Test number
    810279152933
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting brackets starting to rust
    • AdvisoryFront antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs starting to wear/ check inner front brake pads
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel bearing slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside of steering rack slight play at inner joint
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm/ offside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes and rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust
    • AdvisoryRear subframe, front/ rear antiroll bars, rear suspension arms, rear shock absorbers and rear antiroll bar mounting clamps starting to rust
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  4. Pass93,894 miles (+3,804)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    93,894 miles
    Test number
    233824487717
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting brackets starting to rust
    • AdvisoryFront and rear antiroll bars starting to rust
    • AdvisoryFront antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel bearing slight play
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  5. Pass90,090 miles (+2,430)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    90,090 miles
    Test number
    101965243748
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass87,660 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,660 miles
    Test number
    190574531566
    • AdvisoryExhaust corrosion

  7. Fail87,657 miles (+2,343)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,657 miles
    Test number
    569012186464
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corrosion

  8. Pass85,314 miles (+2,022)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    85,314 miles
    Test number
    183681784536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,292 miles (+2,133)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    83,292 miles
    Test number
    779983963159
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system/hanger corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack extension (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack extension (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass81,159 miles (+4)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    81,159 miles
    Test number
    345002591421
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanger corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail81,155 miles (+8,029)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,155 miles
    Test number
    108190795897
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanger corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass73,126 miles (+6,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    73,126 miles
    Test number
    968082811805
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass66,839 miles (+4,554)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    66,839 miles
    Test number
    750392814797
    • AdvisoryExhaust corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc/s uneven wear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front & rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front & rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass62,285 miles (+4,403)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    62,285 miles
    Test number
    823482360617
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass57,882 miles (+4,258)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    57,882 miles
    Test number
    745328635049
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass53,624 miles (+2,011)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    53,624 miles
    Test number
    177481814412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,613 miles (+2,295)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    51,613 miles
    Test number
    137102613495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear exhaust brackets corroded
    • NoteSRS warning light illuminated
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass49,318 miles (+2,571)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    49,318 miles
    Test number
    555523151390
    • NoteExhaust mounting brackets starting to rust
    • NoteFront suspension lower rear arms inner bushes starting to split/ wear
    • NoteFront tyre treads inner edges starting to wear
    • NoteS r s light stays on

  19. Pass46,747 miles (+6,890)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    46,747 miles
    Test number
    431600350433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,857 miles (+4,015)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    39,857 miles
    Test number
    433337559307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,842 miles (+6,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,842 miles
    Test number
    374132058308
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass29,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,779 miles
    Test number
    422615667317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 JAJ

Does V12 JAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 JAJ is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 JAJ?
The MOT on V12 JAJ is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 JAJ done?
V12 JAJ was recorded at 102,243 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 3,935 miles a year.
Has V12 JAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 JAJ has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V12 JAJ 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 V12 JAJ find?
V12 JAJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 10 advisories: exhaust mounting brackets starting to rust; front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement; front number plate starting to discolour, and 7 more.

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