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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

456 ECYMOT history

456 ECY is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 12 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 122,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2026
Mileage
122,023 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
456 ECY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

456 ECY was last recorded at 122,023 miles on 11 Aug 2025, 3,554 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,469 miles · 14 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,554 miles
Average per year
3,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,023 miles
  • 2024 – 118,469 miles
  • 2023 – 115,653 miles
  • 2022 – 113,966 miles
  • 2021 – 111,429 miles
  • 2020 – 109,677 miles
  • 2019 – 109,422 miles
  • 2018 – 108,815 miles
  • 2017 – 108,292 miles
  • 2016 – 106,706 miles
  • 2015 – 104,706 miles
  • 2014 – 101,252 miles
  • 2013 – 95,585 miles
  • 2012 – 90,609 miles
  • 2011 – 83,281 miles
  • 2009 – 71,722 miles
  • 2008 – 62,591 miles
  • 2007 – 59,556 miles
  • 2006 – 51,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,023 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flex ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear sub frame slight corrotion all over

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 Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,023 miles (+3,554)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    122,023 miles
    Test number
    238752845156
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flex ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame slight corrotion all over

  2. Pass118,469 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    118,469 miles
    Test number
    215227267154
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes and front crossmember corroded not reducing its rigidity

  3. Fail118,453 miles (+2,800)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,453 miles
    Test number
    300750774511
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront RAD CROSSMEMBER CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR ARMS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDERBODY CORRODED

  4. Pass115,653 miles (+1,687)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    115,653 miles
    Test number
    894817754607
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass113,966 miles (+2,537)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    113,966 miles
    Test number
    287480074161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,429 miles (+1,752)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    111,429 miles
    Test number
    244976148247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,677 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    109,677 miles
    Test number
    959945281372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,422 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    109,422 miles
    Test number
    432813214527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail109,399 miles (+584)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,399 miles
    Test number
    979494848293
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass108,815 miles (+523)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    108,815 miles
    Test number
    517582358172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    108,292 miles
    Test number
    566644095362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail108,292 miles (+1,586)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,292 miles
    Test number
    804022180391
    • FailureNearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass106,706 miles (+2,000)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    106,706 miles
    Test number
    322277825950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  14. Pass104,706 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    104,706 miles
    Test number
    299716725435
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBricks inside centre cats broken up

  15. Fail104,706 miles (+3,454)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,706 miles
    Test number
    566769615144
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBricks inside centre cats broken up

  16. Pass101,252 miles (+5,667)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    101,252 miles
    Test number
    957135414166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass95,585 miles (+4,976)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    95,585 miles
    Test number
    817936713106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail90,609 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,609 miles
    Test number
    276956312412
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades slightly worn

  19. Pass90,609 miles (+7,328)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    90,609 miles
    Test number
    379676712172
    • NoteBoth wiper blades slightly worn

  20. Pass83,281 miles (+11,559)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    83,281 miles
    Test number
    627247311168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,722 miles (+9,131)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    71,722 miles
    Test number
    110304069280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,591 miles (+3,035)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    62,591 miles
    Test number
    651186178276
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play app.in front wheel bearings

  23. Pass59,556 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    59,556 miles
    Test number
    552561447304
    • NoteDash illumination inop
    • NoteEsp warn lamp comes on dash intermittently

  24. Fail59,556 miles (+8,356)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,556 miles
    Test number
    980131547309
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteDash illumination inop
    • NoteEsp warn lamp comes on dash intermittently

  25. Pass51,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    51,200 miles
    Test number
    523345136279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 456 ECY

What vehicle is registration 456 ECY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 456 ECY on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 12 Jul 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 456 ECY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 456 ECY expired on 13 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 456 ECY?
The MOT on 456 ECY expired on 13 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 456 ECY done?
456 ECY was recorded at 122,023 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2025, an average of 3,734 miles a year.
Has 456 ECY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 456 ECY has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on 456 ECY 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 456 ECY find?
456 ECY passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2025 with 5 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flex ferrule corroded; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint slight play, and 2 more.

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