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Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

A8 YMCMOT history

A8 YMC is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 6 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 112,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2024.

A8 YMC red Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2025
Mileage
112,666 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A8 YMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

A8 YMC was last recorded at 112,666 miles on 5 Jul 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,664 miles · 25 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 112,666 miles
  • 2023 – 110,453 miles
  • 2021 – 107,552 miles
  • 2019 – 103,476 miles
  • 2018 – 98,799 miles
  • 2017 – 98,318 miles
  • 2016 – 88,051 miles
  • 2015 – 78,431 miles
  • 2014 – 69,493 miles
  • 2013 – 61,405 miles
  • 2012 – 53,617 miles
  • 2011 – 46,591 miles
  • 2010 – 37,435 miles
  • 2009 – 25,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,666 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,666 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    112,666 miles
    Test number
    836793989848
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail112,664 miles (+2,211)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,664 miles
    Test number
    125398390705
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass110,453 miles (+2,901)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    110,453 miles
    Test number
    640134346560
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass107,552 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,552 miles
    Test number
    574362265536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail107,549 miles (+4,073)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,549 miles
    Test number
    278818212676
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass103,476 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,476 miles
    Test number
    551318575781
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail103,449 miles (+20)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,449 miles
    Test number
    136973558001
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPetrol pipe o/s/r

  8. Fail103,429 miles (+4,630)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,429 miles
    Test number
    207786536237
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Main to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  9. Pass98,799 miles (+481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    98,799 miles
    Test number
    376503008820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass98,318 miles (+10,267)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    98,318 miles
    Test number
    120458801898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,051 miles (+9,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,051 miles
    Test number
    787725044440
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust hangers corroded x2
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass78,431 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    78,431 miles
    Test number
    742970289600
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped

  13. Fail78,431 miles (+8,938)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,431 miles
    Test number
    500009385150
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped

  14. Pass69,493 miles (+8,088)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    69,493 miles
    Test number
    959068664285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,405 miles (+7,788)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    61,405 miles
    Test number
    636676963288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront exhaust mount broken
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass53,617 miles (+7,026)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    53,617 miles
    Test number
    978174662213
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  17. Pass46,591 miles (+9,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    46,591 miles
    Test number
    549775661251
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass37,435 miles (+72)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    37,435 miles
    Test number
    472047470258
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail37,363 miles (+11,783)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,363 miles
    Test number
    910873970233
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSRS warning lamp on

  20. Pass25,580 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    25,580 miles
    Test number
    392161179414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about A8 YMC

Does A8 YMC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A8 YMC expired on 4 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A8 YMC?
The MOT on A8 YMC expired on 4 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A8 YMC done?
A8 YMC was recorded at 112,666 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2024, an average of 5,897 miles a year.
Has A8 YMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A8 YMC has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on A8 YMC 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 A8 YMC find?
A8 YMC passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm; nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight worn on inner edge, and 4 more.

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