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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

289 FYAMOT history

289 FYA is a yellow petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 15 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 80,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
80,850 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,932 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
289 FYA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

289 FYA was last recorded at 80,850 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 959 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
79,891 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
959 miles
Average per year
2,932 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,850 miles
  • 2025 – 79,891 miles
  • 2024 – 77,819 miles
  • 2023 – 76,632 miles
  • 2022 – 75,196 miles
  • 2021 – 73,759 miles
  • 2020 – 72,356 miles
  • 2019 – 69,914 miles
  • 2018 – 67,679 miles
  • 2016 – 63,431 miles
  • 2015 – 57,514 miles
  • 2014 – 53,397 miles
  • 2013 – 49,702 miles
  • 2011 – 46,190 miles
  • 2010 – 37,473 miles
  • 2009 – 34,069 miles
  • 2007 – 30,140 miles
  • 2006 – 25,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,850 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,850 miles (+959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    80,850 miles
    Test number
    270203965248
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass79,891 miles (+2,072)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    79,891 miles
    Test number
    507419975571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,819 miles (+1,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    77,819 miles
    Test number
    225542430238
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass76,632 miles (+1,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    76,632 miles
    Test number
    987101178895
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass75,196 miles (+1,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    75,196 miles
    Test number
    599990959992
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass73,759 miles (+1,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,759 miles
    Test number
    116365758721
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass72,356 miles (+2,442)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,356 miles
    Test number
    741302621972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,914 miles (+2,235)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    69,914 miles
    Test number
    755146689650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,679 miles (+4,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,679 miles
    Test number
    939494023090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass63,431 miles (+2,995)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    63,431 miles
    Test number
    596279400787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,436 miles (+2,922)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    60,436 miles
    Test number
    964312657407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,514 miles (+4,117)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    57,514 miles
    Test number
    205622015007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass53,397 miles (+3,695)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    53,397 miles
    Test number
    507149104030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,702 miles (+3,512)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,702 miles
    Test number
    949774013033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,190 miles (+4,002)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    46,190 miles
    Test number
    566673051360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,188 miles (+4,715)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    42,188 miles
    Test number
    738060111050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,473 miles (+3,404)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    37,473 miles
    Test number
    661041310037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,069 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    34,069 miles
    Test number
    932244619008
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Fail34,069 miles (+3,929)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,069 miles
    Test number
    320484019021
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass30,140 miles (+4,238)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,140 miles
    Test number
    154005557396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,902 miles (+3,712)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    25,902 miles
    Test number
    463175156424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    22,190 miles
    Test number
    734667116092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 289 FYA

What vehicle is registration 289 FYA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 289 FYA on a yellow petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 15 Feb 2001. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 289 FYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 289 FYA is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 289 FYA?
The MOT on 289 FYA is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 289 FYA done?
289 FYA was recorded at 80,850 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 2,932 miles a year.
Has 289 FYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 289 FYA has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2009.
Has the mileage on 289 FYA 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 289 FYA find?
289 FYA passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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