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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

V13 JELMOT history

V13 JEL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 13 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 91,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2025
Mileage
91,208 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V13 JEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V13 JEL was last recorded at 91,208 miles on 5 Mar 2024, 2,174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,034 miles · 9 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
2,174 miles
Average per year
4,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 91,208 miles
  • 2022 – 89,034 miles
  • 2021 – 84,780 miles
  • 2020 – 80,169 miles
  • 2019 – 75,989 miles
  • 2018 – 71,618 miles
  • 2017 – 69,819 miles
  • 2016 – 68,356 miles
  • 2015 – 66,619 miles
  • 2014 – 64,577 miles
  • 2013 – 62,078 miles
  • 2012 – 58,717 miles
  • 2011 – 53,467 miles
  • 2010 – 43,361 miles
  • 2009 – 34,286 miles
  • 2008 – 29,710 miles
  • 2007 – 22,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,208 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (Rear Bush)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    91,208 miles
    Test number
    186372760044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail91,208 miles (+2,174)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,208 miles
    Test number
    144181583263
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. Pass89,034 miles (+60)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    89,034 miles
    Test number
    716640892522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (Rear Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail88,974 miles (+4,194)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,974 miles
    Test number
    589031907206
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (Rear Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass84,780 miles (+4,611)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    84,780 miles
    Test number
    379317814562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,169 miles (+4,180)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,169 miles
    Test number
    179399136071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass75,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    75,989 miles
    Test number
    265159003173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail75,989 miles (+4,371)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,989 miles
    Test number
    703547507400
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass71,618 miles (+1,799)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    71,618 miles
    Test number
    243908054168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  10. Pass69,819 miles (+1,463)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    69,819 miles
    Test number
    542096450931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass68,356 miles (+1,737)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    68,356 miles
    Test number
    167693841609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut on outer wall no cords exposed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass66,619 miles (+2,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,619 miles
    Test number
    915840515251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass64,577 miles (+2,499)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    64,577 miles
    Test number
    376261044272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,078 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    62,078 miles
    Test number
    415061313206
    • NoteBoth front brake discs have slight wear
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has a cut to outer wall (no cords exposed)
  15. Fail62,078 miles (+3,361)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,078 miles
    Test number
    665481313296
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs have slight wear
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has a cut to outer wall (no cords exposed)
  16. Pass58,717 miles (+5,250)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    58,717 miles
    Test number
    855939822263
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCut in N/S/F tyre outer sidewall
  17. Pass53,467 miles (+10,106)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    53,467 miles
    Test number
    208778281481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Pass43,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    43,361 miles
    Test number
    554016640214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,361 miles (+9,075)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,361 miles
    Test number
    771836740281
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  20. Pass34,286 miles (+4,576)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,286 miles
    Test number
    634651559248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,710 miles (+6,946)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,710 miles
    Test number
    660985158251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    22,764 miles
    Test number
    563120057218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V13 JEL

Does V13 JEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V13 JEL expired on 4 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V13 JEL?
The MOT on V13 JEL expired on 4 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V13 JEL done?
V13 JEL was recorded at 91,208 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2024, an average of 4,150 miles a year.
Has V13 JEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V13 JEL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on V13 JEL 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 V13 JEL find?
V13 JEL passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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