Mercedes-Benz SLK
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc
V709 JGXMOT history
V709 JGX is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 127,180 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 127,180 mi
- At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,089 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V709 JGX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Nov 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V709 JGX was last recorded at 127,180 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 1,463 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 125,717 miles · 6 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,463 miles
- Average per year
- 5,089 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 127,180 miles
- 2025 – 125,717 miles
- 2024 – 119,921 miles
- 2023 – 111,570 miles
- 2022 – 101,406 miles
- 2021 – 84,320 miles
- 2020 – 84,231 miles
- 2019 – 84,216 miles
- 2018 – 83,223 miles
- 2017 – 79,680 miles
- 2016 – 75,467 miles
- 2015 – 71,902 miles
- 2014 – 67,752 miles
- 2013 – 63,378 miles
- 2012 – 58,766 miles
- 2011 – 52,941 miles
- 2010 – 49,213 miles
- 2009 – 44,272 miles
- 2008 – 38,068 miles
- 2007 – 31,114 miles
- 2006 – 25,619 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,180 miles
- MinorSpeedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing both edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing inner edges
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside and underside components
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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
28 tests since 28 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,180 miles (+1,463)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 127,180 miles
- Test number
- 835087954780
- MinorSpeedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing both edges
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing inner edges
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside and underside components
Pass125,717 miles (+5,796)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 125,717 miles
- Test number
- 448452782028
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryAll tyres wearing inner edges
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
Pass119,921 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 119,921 miles
- Test number
- 539971759526
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear general corrosion to underside and underside components
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing both edges
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
Fail119,921 miles (+8,351)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,921 miles
- Test number
- 669232867627
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear general corrosion to underside and underside components
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing both edges
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
Pass111,570 miles (+35)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 111,570 miles
- Test number
- 798878936030
- AdvisoryUndertrays cover some components
Fail111,535 miles (+10,129)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,535 miles
- Test number
- 904718750076
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass101,406 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 101,406 miles
- Test number
- 482948841916
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail101,406 miles (+17,086)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,406 miles
- Test number
- 911685461436
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass84,320 miles (+89)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 84,320 miles
- Test number
- 731334911813
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside headlight has a broken bracket but is secure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside
Pass84,231 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 84,231 miles
- Test number
- 288971476013
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring components
- AdvisoryWipers starting to smear
Fail84,231 miles (+15)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,231 miles
- Test number
- 324589999196
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring components
- AdvisoryWipers starting to smear
Pass84,216 miles (+12)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 84,216 miles
- Test number
- 380967532948
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under floor (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- 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 fog light not working
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail84,204 miles (+981)1 major2 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,204 miles
- Test number
- 801364993670
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under floor (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- 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 fog light not working
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Pass83,223 miles (+3,543)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 83,223 miles
- Test number
- 979875901391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,680 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 79,680 miles
- Test number
- 346621557423
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryAll indicators showing white light
- AdvisoryFront exhaust mount rusted off
Fail79,680 miles (+4,213)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,680 miles
- Test number
- 752201911510
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryAll indicators showing white light
- AdvisoryFront exhaust mount rusted off
Pass75,467 miles (+3,565)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 75,467 miles
- Test number
- 568625952859
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,902 miles (+4,150)8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 71,902 miles
- Test number
- 808991545243
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth rear tyers begining to perish on outer walls
Pass67,752 miles (+4,374)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 67,752 miles
- Test number
- 289344154204
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass63,378 miles (+4,612)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 63,378 miles
- Test number
- 687886153240
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass58,766 miles (+5,825)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 58,766 miles
- Test number
- 395452182289
- NoteRear brake flexi hoses begining to perish
Pass52,941 miles (+3,728)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 52,941 miles
- Test number
- 799727481291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,213 miles (+4,941)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 49,213 miles
- Test number
- 873589890218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,272 miles (+6,204)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 44,272 miles
- Test number
- 963909989222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,068 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 38,068 miles
- Test number
- 401799598279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,068 miles (+6,954)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,068 miles
- Test number
- 883689098252
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass31,114 miles (+5,495)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 31,114 miles
- Test number
- 542527107328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,619 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 25,619 miles
- Test number
- 851001306301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V709 JGX
- Does V709 JGX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V709 JGX is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V709 JGX?
- The MOT on V709 JGX is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V709 JGX done?
- V709 JGX was recorded at 127,180 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 5,089 miles a year.
- Has V709 JGX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V709 JGX has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on V709 JGX 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 V709 JGX find?
- V709 JGX passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: speedometer not sufficiently illuminated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front fog light not working, and 6 more.
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