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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

Y40 JABMOT history

Y40 JAB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 10 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 139,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2024.

Y40 JAB silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Jul 2025
Mileage
139,467 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2024
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y40 JAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y40 JAB was last recorded at 139,467 miles on 22 Jul 2024, 5,601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,866 miles · 24 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
5,601 miles
Average per year
7,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 139,467 miles
  • 2023 – 133,866 miles
  • 2022 – 128,707 miles
  • 2021 – 124,971 miles
  • 2020 – 104,238 miles
  • 2019 – 95,818 miles
  • 2018 – 89,488 miles
  • 2017 – 79,876 miles
  • 2016 – 61,548 miles
  • 2015 – 47,412 miles
  • 2014 – 37,398 miles
  • 2013 – 34,633 miles
  • 2012 – 31,800 miles
  • 2011 – 29,161 miles
  • 2010 – 26,115 miles
  • 2009 – 23,528 miles
  • 2008 – 20,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,467 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,467 miles (+5,601)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    139,467 miles
    Test number
    330349400334
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass133,866 miles (+5,159)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    133,866 miles
    Test number
    797301356991
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass128,707 miles (+3,736)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    128,707 miles
    Test number
    802170083366
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass124,971 miles (+20,733)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    124,971 miles
    Test number
    150147785550
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass104,238 miles (+8,420)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    104,238 miles
    Test number
    116839544380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,818 miles (+6,330)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    95,818 miles
    Test number
    599463494812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,488 miles (+9,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    89,488 miles
    Test number
    500823817712
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass79,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    79,876 miles
    Test number
    665885421164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,876 miles (+18,328)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,876 miles
    Test number
    219298076271
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Pass61,548 miles (+14,136)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,548 miles
    Test number
    315410825221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,412 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    47,412 miles
    Test number
    988597385143
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail47,404 miles (+10,006)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,404 miles
    Test number
    245667385150
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass37,398 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    37,398 miles
    Test number
    249524454104
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Fail37,398 miles (+2,765)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,398 miles
    Test number
    475343454191
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres heavily perrished and damaged on the inner walls from being run flat

  15. Pass34,633 miles (+2,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    34,633 miles
    Test number
    975432643199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass31,800 miles (+2,639)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,800 miles
    Test number
    257496362419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    29,161 miles
    Test number
    269417961441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail29,161 miles (+3,046)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,161 miles
    Test number
    435106761171
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  19. Pass26,115 miles (+2,587)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    26,115 miles
    Test number
    104421660158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,528 miles (+3,016)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    23,528 miles
    Test number
    710264169170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    20,512 miles
    Test number
    814580718015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y40 JAB

Does Y40 JAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y40 JAB expired on 29 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y40 JAB?
The MOT on Y40 JAB expired on 29 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y40 JAB done?
Y40 JAB was recorded at 139,467 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2024, an average of 7,196 miles a year.
Has Y40 JAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y40 JAB has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on Y40 JAB 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 Y40 JAB find?
Y40 JAB passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2024 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears.

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