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Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,798 cc

LS12 YGEMOT history

LS12 YGE is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 26 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 55,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

LS12 YGE blue Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
55,171 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 YGE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 YGE was last recorded at 55,171 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 3,637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,534 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,637 miles
Average per year
3,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,171 miles
  • 2025 – 51,534 miles
  • 2024 – 48,003 miles
  • 2023 – 43,976 miles
  • 2022 – 38,435 miles
  • 2020 – 34,973 miles
  • 2019 – 31,191 miles
  • 2018 – 29,129 miles
  • 2017 – 27,049 miles
  • 2016 – 25,699 miles
  • 2015 – 19,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,171 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light cluster slightlt damaged
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Light cluster slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,171 miles (+3,637)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    55,171 miles
    Test number
    214719227854
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light cluster slightlt damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass51,534 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    51,534 miles
    Test number
    947512028725
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light cluster slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail51,532 miles (+3,529)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,532 miles
    Test number
    882414588558
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened Bent and twisted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light cluster slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass48,003 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    48,003 miles
    Test number
    141065610950
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tail light damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail48,002 miles (+4,026)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,002 miles
    Test number
    289725852295
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tail light damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass43,976 miles (+5,541)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    43,976 miles
    Test number
    302098990691
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass38,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    38,435 miles
    Test number
    818522120777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail38,435 miles (+3,462)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,435 miles
    Test number
    388404001958
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass34,973 miles (+3,782)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    34,973 miles
    Test number
    857810828218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    31,191 miles
    Test number
    358365734059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail31,191 miles (+2,062)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,191 miles
    Test number
    594292892037
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass29,129 miles (+2,080)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    29,129 miles
    Test number
    506544088134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, insides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass27,049 miles (+1,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    27,049 miles
    Test number
    315543546145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on insides

  14. Pass25,699 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    25,699 miles
    Test number
    928580729363
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre, starting to wear on insides
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Fail25,699 miles (+2,223)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,699 miles
    Test number
    556488287157
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre, starting to wear on insides
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass23,476 miles (+4,162)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    23,476 miles
    Test number
    883942824288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    19,314 miles
    Test number
    707735385041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 YGE

Does LS12 YGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 YGE is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 YGE?
The MOT on LS12 YGE is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 YGE done?
LS12 YGE was recorded at 55,171 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 3,107 miles a year.
Has LS12 YGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 YGE has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 YGE 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 LS12 YGE find?
LS12 YGE passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside, and 3 more.

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