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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

V38 FFJMOT history

V38 FFJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 27 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 23 MOT tests, with 27,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
27,888 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
22 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V38 FFJ
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
27 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V38 FFJ was last recorded at 27,888 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
27,881 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
1,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,888 miles
  • 2025 – 27,881 miles
  • 2024 – 27,867 miles
  • 2023 – 27,781 miles
  • 2022 – 27,748 miles
  • 2021 – 27,347 miles
  • 2020 – 26,886 miles
  • 2019 – 26,108 miles
  • 2018 – 25,767 miles
  • 2017 – 25,298 miles
  • 2016 – 24,809 miles
  • 2015 – 19,849 miles
  • 2014 – 18,537 miles
  • 2013 – 17,865 miles
  • 2012 – 16,508 miles
  • 2011 – 15,452 miles
  • 2010 – 14,570 miles
  • 2009 – 12,981 miles
  • 2008 – 10,304 miles
  • 2007 – 7,735 miles
  • 2006 – 6,364 miles
  • 2005 – 5,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,888 miles

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,888 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    27,888 miles
    Test number
    512784684289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass27,881 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    27,881 miles
    Test number
    289717424846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass27,867 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    27,867 miles
    Test number
    965519397280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass27,781 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    27,781 miles
    Test number
    678628094578
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass27,748 miles (+401)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    27,748 miles
    Test number
    603572593222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,347 miles (+461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    27,347 miles
    Test number
    974311096110
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished and splitting on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass26,886 miles (+778)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    26,886 miles
    Test number
    859919526637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,108 miles (+341)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    26,108 miles
    Test number
    889977508395
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass25,767 miles (+469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    25,767 miles
    Test number
    160369120631
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass25,298 miles (+489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    25,298 miles
    Test number
    676687085199
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All (3.6.B.4d)
  11. Pass24,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    24,809 miles
    Test number
    450076366724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail24,809 miles (+4,960)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,809 miles
    Test number
    441703078242
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  13. Pass19,849 miles (+1,312)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    19,849 miles
    Test number
    983349490687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,537 miles (+672)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    18,537 miles
    Test number
    589466244233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass17,865 miles (+1,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    17,865 miles
    Test number
    689126263258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  16. Pass16,508 miles (+1,056)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    16,508 miles
    Test number
    826067442254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,452 miles (+882)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    15,452 miles
    Test number
    549928751257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,570 miles (+1,589)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    14,570 miles
    Test number
    174850570290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,981 miles (+2,677)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    12,981 miles
    Test number
    102973259279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,304 miles (+2,569)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    10,304 miles
    Test number
    770022258209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass7,735 miles (+1,371)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    7,735 miles
    Test number
    301423057292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,364 miles (+705)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    6,364 miles
    Test number
    374818366419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass5,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    5,659 miles
    Test number
    382859765452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V38 FFJ

Does V38 FFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V38 FFJ is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V38 FFJ?
The MOT on V38 FFJ is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V38 FFJ done?
V38 FFJ was recorded at 27,888 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 1,061 miles a year.
Has V38 FFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V38 FFJ has failed 1 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on V38 FFJ 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 V38 FFJ find?
V38 FFJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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