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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,295 cc

V5 JRWMOT history

V5 JRW is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 18 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 78,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
78,924 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 JRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 JRW was last recorded at 78,924 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 1,420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,504 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,420 miles
Average per year
1,855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,924 miles
  • 2025 – 77,504 miles
  • 2024 – 74,404 miles
  • 2023 – 71,747 miles
  • 2022 – 69,989 miles
  • 2021 – 66,600 miles
  • 2020 – 63,627 miles
  • 2019 – 61,430 miles
  • 2018 – 59,131 miles
  • 2017 – 58,086 miles
  • 2016 – 56,742 miles
  • 2015 – 55,728 miles
  • 2014 – 54,651 miles
  • 2013 – 53,715 miles
  • 2012 – 51,725 miles
  • 2011 – 49,506 miles
  • 2010 – 48,160 miles
  • 2009 – 47,017 miles
  • 2008 – 45,566 miles
  • 2007 – 44,372 miles
  • 2006 – 42,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,924 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,924 miles (+1,420)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    78,924 miles
    Test number
    804262689320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,504 miles (+3,100)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    77,504 miles
    Test number
    307831661054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass74,404 miles (+2,657)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    74,404 miles
    Test number
    158231621476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,747 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    71,747 miles
    Test number
    814729372199
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail71,747 miles (+1,758)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,747 miles
    Test number
    359213972791
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass69,989 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    69,989 miles
    Test number
    382864722608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail69,984 miles (+3,384)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,984 miles
    Test number
    218904002600
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass66,600 miles (+2,973)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    66,600 miles
    Test number
    737536546154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,627 miles (+2,197)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    63,627 miles
    Test number
    957866126079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass61,430 miles (+2,299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    61,430 miles
    Test number
    900437989036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass59,131 miles (+1,045)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    59,131 miles
    Test number
    878692993621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,086 miles (+1,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    58,086 miles
    Test number
    694687777599
    • AdvisoryMinor chips to windscreen
  13. Pass56,742 miles (+1,014)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    56,742 miles
    Test number
    439761558970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,728 miles (+1,077)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,728 miles
    Test number
    198029324235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,651 miles (+936)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    54,651 miles
    Test number
    528622564284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,715 miles (+1,990)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    53,715 miles
    Test number
    956594173250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,725 miles (+2,219)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    51,725 miles
    Test number
    148183542217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,506 miles (+1,346)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,506 miles
    Test number
    657284431211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,160 miles (+1,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    48,160 miles
    Test number
    480384340211
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  20. Pass47,017 miles (+1,451)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    47,017 miles
    Test number
    431323959283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,566 miles (+1,194)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    45,566 miles
    Test number
    342936858277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,372 miles (+1,687)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    44,372 miles
    Test number
    581995757200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    42,685 miles
    Test number
    402997956292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 JRW

Does V5 JRW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 JRW is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 JRW?
The MOT on V5 JRW is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 JRW done?
V5 JRW was recorded at 78,924 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 1,855 miles a year.
Has V5 JRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 JRW has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on V5 JRW 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 V5 JRW find?
V5 JRW passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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