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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,300 cc

V717 JATMOT history

V717 JAT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 15 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 89,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2022
Mileage
89,955 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2021
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V717 JAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

V717 JAT was last recorded at 89,955 miles on 16 Nov 2021, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Oct 2017: 78,371 miles, lower than 78,730 miles on 3 Oct 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
89,952 miles · 2 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 89,955 miles
  • 2020 – 88,935 miles
  • 2019 – 86,722 miles
  • 2018 – 82,140 miles
  • 2017 – 78,371 miles
  • 2016 – 74,128 miles
  • 2015 – 67,202 miles
  • 2014 – 60,965 miles
  • 2013 – 52,272 miles
  • 2012 – 46,097 miles
  • 2011 – 41,267 miles
  • 2010 – 34,144 miles
  • 2009 – 22,718 miles
  • 2008 – 19,895 miles
  • 2007 – 15,241 miles
  • 2006 – 11,862 miles
  • 2005 – 10,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,955 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 Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Fog light missing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass89,955 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,955 miles
    Test number
    140189816600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail89,952 miles (+1,017)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,952 miles
    Test number
    533127282014
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded innerwing (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass88,935 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,935 miles
    Test number
    564122210809
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Front exhaust to gearbox mounting broken, centre bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake dust shield corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail88,934 miles (+2,212)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,934 miles
    Test number
    125643521522
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Front exhaust to gearbox mounting broken, centre bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake dust shield corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass86,722 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,722 miles
    Test number
    426581813420
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above suspension bed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight slight movement in mountings
  6. Fail86,715 miles (+4,575)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,715 miles
    Test number
    995405649911
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight slight movement in mountings
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass82,140 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    82,140 miles
    Test number
    586041718400
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of the offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust to gearbox mounting bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail82,136 miles (+3,765)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,136 miles
    Test number
    464966288557
    • DangerousFuel pipe union leaking excessively or a risk of fire Front to rear (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of the offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust to gearbox mounting bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass78,371 miles (-359)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    78,371 miles
    Test number
    745562207789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slight inner edge wear
  10. Fail78,730 miles (+4,602)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,730 miles
    Test number
    607803416054
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear at rear (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slight inner edge wear
  11. Pass74,128 miles (+6,926)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    74,128 miles
    Test number
    690616904179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,202 miles (+6,237)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    67,202 miles
    Test number
    564955783181
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play both front inner steering arm joints (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both front (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes slight corrosion
  13. Pass60,965 miles (+8,693)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,965 miles
    Test number
    759926484282
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteMetal fuel lines slight corrsion
    • NoteNsf fog light insecure
  14. Pass52,272 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    52,272 miles
    Test number
    395412763404
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail52,272 miles (+6,175)2 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,272 miles
    Test number
    566751963273
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCenter exhaust mounting missing
  16. Pass46,097 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    46,097 miles
    Test number
    429847672278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front tyre slight outer side wall damage
  17. Fail46,097 miles (+4,830)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,097 miles
    Test number
    678195672225
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front tyre slight outer side wall damage
  18. Pass41,267 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    41,267 miles
    Test number
    408004111289
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  19. Fail41,266 miles (+7,122)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,266 miles
    Test number
    339763011281
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  20. Pass34,144 miles (+11,426)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    34,144 miles
    Test number
    361655510288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,718 miles (+2,823)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    22,718 miles
    Test number
    710715719275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,895 miles (+4,654)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    19,895 miles
    Test number
    614526668253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,241 miles (+3,379)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    15,241 miles
    Test number
    634967667288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,862 miles (+1,467)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    11,862 miles
    Test number
    102055166246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    10,395 miles
    Test number
    663066965294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V717 JAT

Does V717 JAT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V717 JAT expired on 15 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V717 JAT?
The MOT on V717 JAT expired on 15 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V717 JAT done?
V717 JAT was recorded at 89,955 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2021, an average of 4,927 miles a year.
Has V717 JAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V717 JAT has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V717 JAT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Oct 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V717 JAT find?
V717 JAT passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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