Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc
L27 HAYMOT history
L27 HAY is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 23 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 99,687 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 99,687 mi
- At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,249 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L27 HAY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,298 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 23 Oct 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L27 HAY was last recorded at 99,687 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 1,240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 98,447 miles · 7 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,240 miles
- Average per year
- 3,249 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 99,687 miles
- 2025 – 98,447 miles
- 2024 – 97,094 miles
- 2023 – 95,835 miles
- 2022 – 94,682 miles
- 2021 – 93,551 miles
- 2019 – 91,723 miles
- 2018 – 90,582 miles
- 2016 – 89,575 miles
- 2015 – 84,239 miles
- 2014 – 77,544 miles
- 2013 – 71,164 miles
- 2012 – 65,194 miles
- 2011 – 58,748 miles
- 2010 – 58,684 miles
- 2009 – 44,532 miles
- 2008 – 41,494 miles
- 2007 – 38,621 miles
- 2006 – 36,274 miles
- 2005 – 33,729 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,687 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosionRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryUndertrays fittedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 25 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,687 miles (+1,240)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 99,687 miles
- Test number
- 750770945260
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass98,447 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 98,447 miles
- Test number
- 201949776465
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail98,447 miles (+1,353)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,447 miles
- Test number
- 171260472226
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass97,094 miles (+1,259)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 97,094 miles
- Test number
- 221608916531
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass95,835 miles (+85)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 95,835 miles
- Test number
- 289564160184
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront shock casings corroded x2
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail95,750 miles (+1,068)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,750 miles
- Test number
- 115747070901
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock Absorber Corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil + Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock Absorber Corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil + Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOld Front To Rear Brake Pipe Brake Pipe Still On Car, However Has Been Replaced
Pass94,682 miles (+1,131)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 94,682 miles
- Test number
- 463402941504
- AdvisoryNearside Front shocker casing corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker casing corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front shocker casing corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker casing corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box heatshield insecure
Pass93,551 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 93,551 miles
- Test number
- 225399437644
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail93,545 miles (+1,822)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,545 miles
- Test number
- 859616022825
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass91,723 miles (+1,141)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 91,723 miles
- Test number
- 270124023209
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass90,582 miles (+1,007)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2019
- Odometer
- 90,582 miles
- Test number
- 928773518343
- 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))
Pass89,575 miles (+5,336)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 89,575 miles
- Test number
- 402066324782
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play n/side front (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit 2 front inner tread (4.1.E.1)
Pass84,239 miles (+6,695)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 84,239 miles
- Test number
- 713414011723
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,544 miles (+6,380)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 77,544 miles
- Test number
- 125637794284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,164 miles (+5,970)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 71,164 miles
- Test number
- 665648603374
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass65,194 miles (+6,446)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 65,194 miles
- Test number
- 308196182206
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Pass58,748 miles (+64)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 58,748 miles
- Test number
- 429347301461
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass58,684 miles (+14,152)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 58,684 miles
- Test number
- 461447400390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,532 miles (+3,038)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 44,532 miles
- Test number
- 190069109324
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass41,494 miles (+2,873)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 41,494 miles
- Test number
- 434681098281
- NoteSLIGHT OIL LEAK AT REAR AXLE.
- NoteSOME CORROSION ON BODYWORK.
Pass38,621 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 38,621 miles
- Test number
- 980587297247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,621 miles (+2,347)2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,621 miles
- Test number
- 360166297215
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBONNET INTERNAL HANDLE MISSING.
- NoteEXHAUST HEATSHIELD AT REAR SLIGHTLY LOOSE.
- NoteOIL LEAK AT REAR AXLE.
Pass36,274 miles (+2,545)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 36,274 miles
- Test number
- 144786596275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,729 miles5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 33,729 miles
- Test number
- 672828295263
- NoteBONNET INTERIOR LEVER BROKEN.
- NoteEXHAUST BRACKET AT FRONT PIPE SLIGHTLY LOOSE.
- NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS LOW.
- NoteL/H/F TYRE WEARING AT OUTER EDGE.
- NoteREAR BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY PERISHED.
Questions about L27 HAY
- Does L27 HAY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 HAY is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L27 HAY?
- The MOT on L27 HAY is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L27 HAY done?
- L27 HAY was recorded at 99,687 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 3,249 miles a year.
- Has L27 HAY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L27 HAY has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on L27 HAY 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 L27 HAY find?
- L27 HAY passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; rear coil spring worn x2; rear service brake binding but not excessively x2, and 2 more.
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