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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

L1 YYNMOT history

L1 YYN is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 108,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
108,015 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 YYN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 YYN was last recorded at 108,015 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 2,161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Sept 2007: 38,470 miles, lower than 323,200 miles on 5 Sept 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
105,854 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,015 miles
  • 2025 – 105,854 miles
  • 2023 – 101,046 miles
  • 2022 – 93,786 miles
  • 2021 – 88,568 miles
  • 2020 – 83,577 miles
  • 2019 – 78,203 miles
  • 2016 – 73,164 miles
  • 2012 – 73,119 miles
  • 2011 – 72,018 miles
  • 2010 – 70,813 miles
  • 2009 – 58,500 miles
  • 2008 – 49,003 miles
  • 2007 – 38,470 miles
  • 2006 – 323,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,015 miles
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight under body corrosion

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,015 miles (+2,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    108,015 miles
    Test number
    650535582661
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight under body corrosion

  2. Pass105,854 miles (+4,808)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    105,854 miles
    Test number
    611305154824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,046 miles (+7,260)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    101,046 miles
    Test number
    802995137534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,786 miles (+5,218)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    93,786 miles
    Test number
    634601540957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,568 miles (+4,991)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,568 miles
    Test number
    749895600910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,577 miles (+5,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    83,577 miles
    Test number
    878437325322
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass78,203 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    78,203 miles
    Test number
    404731309322
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

  8. Fail78,203 miles (+5,039)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,203 miles
    Test number
    949891566098
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

  9. Pass73,164 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    73,164 miles
    Test number
    214946932107
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass73,119 miles (+1,101)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    73,119 miles
    Test number
    899966882292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,018 miles (+1,205)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    72,018 miles
    Test number
    386298971296
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteSlight play steering idler

  12. Pass70,813 miles (+12,313)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    70,813 miles
    Test number
    681401280253
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront bumper split

  13. Pass58,500 miles (+9,497)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    58,500 miles
    Test number
    552436369281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,003 miles (+10,533)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    49,003 miles
    Test number
    940876828215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,470 miles (-284,730)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,470 miles
    Test number
    723494057287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass323,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    323,200 miles
    Test number
    492078246299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 YYN

Does L1 YYN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 YYN is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 YYN?
The MOT on L1 YYN is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 YYN done?
L1 YYN was recorded at 108,015 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026.
Has L1 YYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 YYN has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on L1 YYN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Sept 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L1 YYN find?
L1 YYN passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all; slight under body corrosion.

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