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Yellow · Petrol · 1997 · 2,298 cc

L100 SHYMOT history

L100 SHY is a yellow petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 77,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Apr 2026
Mileage
77,969 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L100 SHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L100 SHY was last recorded at 77,969 miles on 30 Apr 2025, 438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,531 miles · 7 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
438 miles
Average per year
1,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,969 miles
  • 2023 – 77,531 miles
  • 2022 – 77,114 miles
  • 2021 – 76,761 miles
  • 2020 – 76,214 miles
  • 2019 – 74,757 miles
  • 2018 – 72,210 miles
  • 2017 – 69,312 miles
  • 2016 – 66,815 miles
  • 2015 – 63,383 miles
  • 2014 – 60,112 miles
  • 2013 – 59,257 miles
  • 2012 – 57,549 miles
  • 2011 – 56,023 miles
  • 2010 – 53,010 miles
  • 2009 – 50,636 miles
  • 2008 – 47,888 miles
  • 2007 – 45,191 miles
  • 2006 – 43,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,969 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front & both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body tie bar

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,969 miles (+438)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    77,969 miles
    Test number
    977349243860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,531 miles (+417)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    77,531 miles
    Test number
    457832527203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,114 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    77,114 miles
    Test number
    964040801037
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front & both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body tie bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail77,114 miles (+353)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,114 miles
    Test number
    403979957566
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front & both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body tie bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass76,761 miles (+547)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    76,761 miles
    Test number
    448318106573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,214 miles (+1,457)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    76,214 miles
    Test number
    806838303320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,757 miles (+2,547)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2020
    Odometer
    74,757 miles
    Test number
    265684466278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    72,210 miles
    Test number
    807418397014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail72,210 miles (+2,898)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,210 miles
    Test number
    264019198884
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass69,312 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,312 miles
    Test number
    756154621931
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail69,312 miles (+2,497)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,312 miles
    Test number
    487948734558
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass66,815 miles (+3,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,815 miles
    Test number
    960215198038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass63,383 miles (+3,271)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,383 miles
    Test number
    295778635178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,112 miles (+855)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    60,112 miles
    Test number
    856312144161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,257 miles (+1,708)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    59,257 miles
    Test number
    645923733235
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn and cracking
    • NoteCoil springs corroding
    • NoteExhaust mountings starting to deteriorate
    • NoteLower covers
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn and sidewall cracking
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn
    • NoteSlight oil leak from differntial

  16. Pass57,549 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,549 miles
    Test number
    927140532218
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn
    • NoteFront brake brake pads worn very close to legal limit
    • NoteNearside front indicator lens damaged (not affecting MOT standard)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre manufactured in 2004, has cracking in tread and sidewalls due to age and is worn close to legal limit
    • NoteOffside rear tyre manufactured in 2004, has cracking in tread and sidewalls due to age and is worn close to legal limit

  17. Fail57,549 miles (+1,526)1 failure1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,549 miles
    Test number
    606430532247
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn
    • NoteFront brake brake pads worn very close to legal limit
    • NoteNearside front indicator lens damaged (not affecting MOT standard)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre manufactured in 2004, has cracking in tread and sidewalls due to age and is worn close to legal limit
    • NoteOffside rear tyre manufactured in 2004, has cracking in tread and sidewalls due to age and is worn close to legal limit

  18. Pass56,023 miles (+3,013)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    56,023 miles
    Test number
    647999041223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,010 miles (+2,374)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    53,010 miles
    Test number
    844631850254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,636 miles (+2,748)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    50,636 miles
    Test number
    572700059250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,888 miles (+2,697)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    47,888 miles
    Test number
    634395648233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,191 miles (+1,832)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,191 miles
    Test number
    154047147276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    43,359 miles
    Test number
    421663446295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L100 SHY

Does L100 SHY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L100 SHY expired on 29 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L100 SHY?
The MOT on L100 SHY expired on 29 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L100 SHY done?
L100 SHY was recorded at 77,969 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2025, an average of 1,854 miles a year.
Has L100 SHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L100 SHY has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L100 SHY 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 L100 SHY find?
L100 SHY passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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