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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,298 cc

535 CAYMOT history

535 CAY is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 142,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
142,116 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
535 CAY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

535 CAY was last recorded at 142,116 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Apr 2017: 6,262 miles, lower than 120,207 miles on 5 Apr 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
142,116 miles · 26 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,116 miles
  • 2024 – 142,082 miles
  • 2023 – 142,040 miles
  • 2022 – 141,943 miles
  • 2020 – 130,121 miles
  • 2019 – 128,277 miles
  • 2018 – 126,125 miles
  • 2017 – 6,262 miles
  • 2016 – 117,206 miles
  • 2015 – 114,424 miles
  • 2014 – 109,750 miles
  • 2013 – 105,643 miles
  • 2012 – 102,870 miles
  • 2011 – 98,335 miles
  • 2010 – 90,729 miles
  • 2009 – 80,860 miles
  • 2008 – 73,141 miles
  • 2007 – 68,909 miles
  • 2006 – 62,009 miles
  • 2005 – 50,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,116 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass142,116 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    142,116 miles
    Test number
    561282399717
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail142,116 miles (+34)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,116 miles
    Test number
    183526600816
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits c,0/ 0.79 (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass142,082 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    142,082 miles
    Test number
    704188653611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail142,072 miles (+32)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,072 miles
    Test number
    236497636785
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass142,040 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    142,040 miles
    Test number
    452013378348
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail141,980 miles (+37)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,980 miles
    Test number
    489150140831
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass141,943 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    141,943 miles
    Test number
    374866464262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail141,913 miles (+5,570)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,913 miles
    Test number
    659516967523
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail136,343 miles (+6,222)14 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,343 miles
    Test number
    518687532931
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass130,121 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    130,121 miles
    Test number
    587488325361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,088 miles (+1,811)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    130,088 miles
    Test number
    314536655240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber outer case corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber outer case corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber outer case corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber outer case corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass128,277 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    128,277 miles
    Test number
    383583057307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shockers have corrosion to casings

  13. Fail128,273 miles (+2,148)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,273 miles
    Test number
    396080870342
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shockers have corrosion to casings

  14. Pass126,125 miles (+119,863)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    126,125 miles
    Test number
    434267798901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass6,262 miles (-113,945)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    6,262 miles
    Test number
    814686636297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  16. Fail120,207 miles (+2)7 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,207 miles
    Test number
    863471867617
    • FailureDirection indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced pattern inop (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  17. Fail120,205 miles (+2,999)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,205 miles
    Test number
    940773297974
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working WRONG BULB TOO BRIGHT (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working WRONG BULB TOO BRIGHT (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCENTRE REAR EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED

  18. Pass117,206 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    117,206 miles
    Test number
    218709744675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail117,205 miles (+2,781)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,205 miles
    Test number
    414332990014
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

  20. Pass114,424 miles (+4,674)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    114,424 miles
    Test number
    236092175069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass109,750 miles (+4,107)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    109,750 miles
    Test number
    447069754057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass105,643 miles (+2,773)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    105,643 miles
    Test number
    756900063062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass102,870 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    102,870 miles
    Test number
    187928252420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail102,867 miles (+4,532)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,867 miles
    Test number
    466415842066
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSide repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass98,335 miles (+7,606)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    98,335 miles
    Test number
    568245571012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass90,729 miles (+9,869)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    90,729 miles
    Test number
    133981240045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass80,860 miles (+7,719)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    80,860 miles
    Test number
    591071849028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass73,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    73,141 miles
    Test number
    613483368039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass73,141 miles (+4,232)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    73,141 miles
    Test number
    174833868002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass68,909 miles (+6,900)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    68,909 miles
    Test number
    590952557122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass62,009 miles (+11,879)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    62,009 miles
    Test number
    192340456176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass50,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2006
    Odometer
    50,130 miles
    Test number
    983035845120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 535 CAY

What vehicle is registration 535 CAY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 535 CAY on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1997. 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 535 CAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 535 CAY is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 535 CAY?
The MOT on 535 CAY is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 535 CAY done?
535 CAY was recorded at 142,116 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 4,480 miles a year.
Has 535 CAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 535 CAY has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on 535 CAY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Apr 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 535 CAY find?
535 CAY passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; rear suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal.

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