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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 5,439 cc

L2 BYAMOT history

L2 BYA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2023 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 78,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2022.

L2 BYA black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2023
Mileage
78,416 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2022
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 BYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 BYA was last recorded at 78,416 miles on 16 Sept 2022, 130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,286 miles · 5 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
130 miles
Average per year
3,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 78,416 miles
  • 2021 – 78,286 miles
  • 2020 – 77,575 miles
  • 2019 – 75,177 miles
  • 2018 – 72,872 miles
  • 2017 – 70,871 miles
  • 2016 – 67,543 miles
  • 2015 – 64,887 miles
  • 2014 – 63,820 miles
  • 2013 – 61,886 miles
  • 2011 – 58,972 miles
  • 2010 – 51,418 miles
  • 2009 – 44,480 miles
  • 2008 – 31,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,416 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Engine and under covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,416 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,416 miles
    Test number
    609903154890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,286 miles (+711)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    78,286 miles
    Test number
    313938165111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,575 miles (+2,398)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,575 miles
    Test number
    513903535220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,177 miles (+2,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,177 miles
    Test number
    908642655249
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted
  5. Pass72,872 miles (+2,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,872 miles
    Test number
    269236671189
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  6. Pass70,871 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,871 miles
    Test number
    869876329996
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  7. Fail70,846 miles (+3,303)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,846 miles
    Test number
    369477135232
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  8. Pass67,543 miles (+2,656)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    67,543 miles
    Test number
    342386696830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass64,887 miles (+1,067)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    64,887 miles
    Test number
    407469655044
    • NoteNsf fog light broken
  10. Pass63,820 miles (+1,934)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    63,820 miles
    Test number
    159868754438
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  11. Pass61,886 miles (+2,914)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    61,886 miles
    Test number
    168310963027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBattery low
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted
  12. Pass58,972 miles (+7,554)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    58,972 miles
    Test number
    906064631210
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAdvise front plate
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteInside rear discs corroded
    • NoteO/s/f fog lamp corroded
    • NoteUnder shields fitted
  13. Pass51,418 miles (+6,938)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    51,418 miles
    Test number
    373766430416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,480 miles (+13,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    44,480 miles
    Test number
    593936839201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass31,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    31,366 miles
    Test number
    653488228260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail31,366 miles2 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,366 miles
    Test number
    803471128288
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about L2 BYA

Does L2 BYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L2 BYA expired on 5 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L2 BYA?
The MOT on L2 BYA expired on 5 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L2 BYA done?
L2 BYA was recorded at 78,416 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2022, an average of 3,336 miles a year.
Has L2 BYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 BYA has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on L2 BYA 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 L2 BYA find?
L2 BYA passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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