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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 3,199 cc

C8 YSSMOT history

C8 YSS is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Aug 2002. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 108,058 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2025
Mileage
108,058 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 YSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 YSS was last recorded at 108,058 miles on 31 Oct 2024, 1,669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
106,389 miles · 25 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1,669 miles
Average per year
3,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 108,058 miles
  • 2023 – 106,389 miles
  • 2022 – 105,796 miles
  • 2021 – 105,393 miles
  • 2019 – 103,305 miles
  • 2018 – 102,338 miles
  • 2017 – 101,862 miles
  • 2016 – 100,179 miles
  • 2015 – 96,121 miles
  • 2014 – 91,820 miles
  • 2013 – 86,794 miles
  • 2012 – 81,941 miles
  • 2011 – 76,703 miles
  • 2010 – 71,752 miles
  • 2009 – 66,478 miles
  • 2008 – 60,748 miles
  • 2007 – 54,924 miles
  • 2006 – 49,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,058 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,058 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    108,058 miles
    Test number
    127731657065
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail108,058 miles (+1,669)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,058 miles
    Test number
    943464815433
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass106,389 miles (+593)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    106,389 miles
    Test number
    300209384188
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass105,796 miles (+403)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    105,796 miles
    Test number
    445631102505
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass105,393 miles (+2,088)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,393 miles
    Test number
    511749315219
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass103,305 miles (+967)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,305 miles
    Test number
    778049830309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,338 miles (+476)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    102,338 miles
    Test number
    663373057839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    101,862 miles
    Test number
    448658904648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,862 miles (+1,683)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,862 miles
    Test number
    667540971359
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  10. Pass100,179 miles (+4,058)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    100,179 miles
    Test number
    672094396334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass96,121 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    96,121 miles
    Test number
    585191215234
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteCatalitic converters rattling

  12. Fail96,121 miles (+4,301)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,121 miles
    Test number
    246811915207
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteCatalitic converters rattling

  13. Pass91,820 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    91,820 miles
    Test number
    757097394120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteLeft bank exhaust cat rattling
    • NoteO/S mirror glass slightly insecure

  14. Fail91,820 miles (+5,026)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,820 miles
    Test number
    666967094160
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront wipers juddering but still visible
    • NoteLeft bank exhaust cat rattling
    • NoteO/S mirror glass slightly insecure

  15. Pass86,794 miles (+4,853)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    86,794 miles
    Test number
    647121193167
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded but can't fully see/test
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteN/S/F tyre has outer sidewall damage
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition

  16. Pass81,941 miles (+5,238)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    81,941 miles
    Test number
    198432192191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,703 miles (+4,951)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    76,703 miles
    Test number
    216212581154
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCentre heat sheild loose & rattling on exhaust
    • NoteN/s & o/s rear stop light bulb holders in poor condition, making poor conection to to lenses
    • NoteO/s/f mirror cracked, not impairing veiw to rear
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating

  18. Pass71,752 miles (+5,274)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    71,752 miles
    Test number
    644833690173
    • NoteCentre two CATS rattling
    • NoteCentre/rear exhaust mount badly corroded
    • NoteComplete exhaust system corroded
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition
    • NoteUnable to fully see/test rear coil springs

  19. Pass66,478 miles (+5,730)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    66,478 miles
    Test number
    963052909249
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount deteriorating
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn inner edge & perishing
    • NoteO/s/r tyre near limt & perishing

  20. Pass60,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    60,748 miles
    Test number
    151117598194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,748 miles (+5,824)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,748 miles
    Test number
    200657998488
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perishing

  22. Pass54,924 miles (+5,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    54,924 miles
    Test number
    371697207246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass49,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    49,299 miles
    Test number
    971266296107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 YSS

Does C8 YSS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C8 YSS expired on 31 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C8 YSS?
The MOT on C8 YSS expired on 31 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C8 YSS done?
C8 YSS was recorded at 108,058 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2024, an average of 3,211 miles a year.
Has C8 YSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 YSS has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on C8 YSS 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 C8 YSS find?
C8 YSS passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2024 with 1 advisory: front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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