Mercedes-Benz SLK
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
X17 JLAMOT history
X17 JLA is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 26 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 117,004 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 117,004 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,617 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X17 JLA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 26 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X17 JLA was last recorded at 117,004 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 116,993 miles · 24 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 8,617 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,004 miles
- 2025 – 115,824 miles
- 2024 – 106,319 miles
- 2023 – 98,641 miles
- 2022 – 92,023 miles
- 2021 – 87,178 miles
- 2020 – 85,301 miles
- 2019 – 77,124 miles
- 2018 – 67,453 miles
- 2017 – 51,882 miles
- 2016 – 35,552 miles
- 2015 – 19,194 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,004 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear, in clip strongly advise further investigation
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Scrubbed on outer sidewall, and slightly worn on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
18 tests since 21 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,004 miles (+11)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 117,004 miles
- Test number
- 107785141035
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail116,993 miles (+1,169)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,993 miles
- Test number
- 908966160272
- DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear in securing clip (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass115,824 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 115,824 miles
- Test number
- 223609243188
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear, in clip strongly advise further investigation (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Scrubbed on outer sidewall, and slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Undertrays fitted, advise further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail115,824 miles (+9,505)1 dangerous2 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,824 miles
- Test number
- 352429942196
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear, in clip strongly advise further investigation (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Scrubbed on outer sidewall, and slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Undertrays fitted, advise further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass106,319 miles (+7,678)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 106,319 miles
- Test number
- 595296659402
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass98,641 miles (+6,618)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 98,641 miles
- Test number
- 346885269300
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass92,023 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 92,023 miles
- Test number
- 879978835303
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail92,021 miles (+4,843)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,021 miles
- Test number
- 466926702989
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass87,178 miles (+1,877)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 87,178 miles
- Test number
- 897570593380
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edges
Pass85,301 miles (+8,177)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 85,301 miles
- Test number
- 310152170673
- MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass77,124 miles (+9,671)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 77,124 miles
- Test number
- 138696655005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,453 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 67,453 miles
- Test number
- 424432190461
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre down too 3.8mm
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail67,453 miles (+15,571)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,453 miles
- Test number
- 270593124865
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre down too 3.8mm
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass51,882 miles (+89)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 51,882 miles
- Test number
- 578321617480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,793 miles (+16,241)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,793 miles
- Test number
- 223280649626
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
Pass35,552 miles (+86)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 35,552 miles
- Test number
- 543545768276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,466 miles (+16,272)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,466 miles
- Test number
- 995072738600
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre has excessive wear.
Pass19,194 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 19,194 miles
- Test number
- 838370585025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X17 JLA
- Does X17 JLA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X17 JLA is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X17 JLA?
- The MOT on X17 JLA is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X17 JLA done?
- X17 JLA was recorded at 117,004 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 8,617 miles a year.
- Has X17 JLA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X17 JLA has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on X17 JLA 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 X17 JLA find?
- X17 JLA passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also slightly worn on inner edge, and 1 more.
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