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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

V31 SJWMOT history

V31 SJW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 27 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 68,751 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

V31 SJW silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
68,751 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 SJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 SJW was last recorded at 68,751 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 3,313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,438 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,313 miles
Average per year
2,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,751 miles
  • 2025 – 65,438 miles
  • 2024 – 60,908 miles
  • 2023 – 56,459 miles
  • 2022 – 56,053 miles
  • 2021 – 55,483 miles
  • 2020 – 54,892 miles
  • 2019 – 54,447 miles
  • 2018 – 53,804 miles
  • 2017 – 52,938 miles
  • 2016 – 52,054 miles
  • 2015 – 50,470 miles
  • 2014 – 49,375 miles
  • 2013 – 44,409 miles
  • 2012 – 38,969 miles
  • 2011 – 31,617 miles
  • 2010 – 28,032 miles
  • 2009 – 24,382 miles
  • 2008 – 17,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,751 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 also cut but not deep
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,751 miles (+3,313)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    68,751 miles
    Test number
    859774146508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 also cut but not deep
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Pass65,438 miles (+4,530)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    65,438 miles
    Test number
    910739480863
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass60,908 miles (+4,449)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    60,908 miles
    Test number
    133374689130
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass56,459 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    56,459 miles
    Test number
    946884507991
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail56,454 miles (+401)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,454 miles
    Test number
    930676106778
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass56,053 miles (+570)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    56,053 miles
    Test number
    496384550619
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass55,483 miles (+591)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    55,483 miles
    Test number
    141425148534
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass54,892 miles (+445)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    54,892 miles
    Test number
    318320649844
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass54,447 miles (+643)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,447 miles
    Test number
    186990046627
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass53,804 miles (+866)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    53,804 miles
    Test number
    298590268092
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass52,938 miles (+884)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,938 miles
    Test number
    171964121196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    52,054 miles
    Test number
    520633463451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail52,054 miles (+1,584)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,054 miles
    Test number
    384185097359
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

  14. Pass50,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,470 miles
    Test number
    515413535103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,470 miles (+1,095)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,470 miles
    Test number
    258732235403
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass49,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    49,375 miles
    Test number
    296823444132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,375 miles (+4,966)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,375 miles
    Test number
    768242744150
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass44,409 miles (+5,440)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    44,409 miles
    Test number
    826391363274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust brace is broken
    • NoteExhaust has a broken mounting
    • NoteNear side front tyre is perished

  19. Pass38,969 miles (+4,077)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,969 miles
    Test number
    395854462420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,892 miles (+3,275)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    34,892 miles
    Test number
    789632502167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,617 miles (+3,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,617 miles
    Test number
    245076831172
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass28,032 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    28,032 miles
    Test number
    654844040102
    • 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)

  23. Fail28,032 miles (+3,650)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,032 miles
    Test number
    704484740149
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

  24. Pass24,382 miles (+7,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    24,382 miles
    Test number
    222982049138
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass17,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    17,260 miles
    Test number
    143914338152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail17,260 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,260 miles
    Test number
    643034638148
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V31 SJW

Does V31 SJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 SJW is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 SJW?
The MOT on V31 SJW is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 SJW done?
V31 SJW was recorded at 68,751 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 2,821 miles a year.
Has V31 SJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 SJW has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2023.
Has the mileage on V31 SJW 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 V31 SJW find?
V31 SJW passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber arm; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear nail in tyre x2 also cut but not deep, and 2 more.

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