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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,299 cc

R641 YLEMOT history

R641 YLE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2025 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 80,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2025
Mileage
80,153 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2024
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R641 YLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R641 YLE was last recorded at 80,153 miles on 22 Jan 2024, 413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,740 miles · 24 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
413 miles
Average per year
2,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 80,153 miles
  • 2023 – 79,740 miles
  • 2022 – 79,362 miles
  • 2021 – 79,121 miles
  • 2020 – 78,500 miles
  • 2019 – 77,683 miles
  • 2018 – 76,782 miles
  • 2017 – 75,889 miles
  • 2016 – 74,852 miles
  • 2015 – 74,001 miles
  • 2014 – 72,646 miles
  • 2013 – 69,940 miles
  • 2012 – 66,008 miles
  • 2011 – 62,686 miles
  • 2010 – 59,616 miles
  • 2009 – 56,568 miles
  • 2008 – 49,382 miles
  • 2007 – 44,845 miles
  • 2006 – 40,769 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,153 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front missing jacking point
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,153 miles (+413)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    80,153 miles
    Test number
    732764232929
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front missing jacking point
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass79,740 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    79,740 miles
    Test number
    410848575837
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail79,738 miles (+376)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,738 miles
    Test number
    425033038659
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass79,362 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,362 miles
    Test number
    557602891342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,121 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    79,121 miles
    Test number
    427120260071
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass79,117 miles (+617)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    79,117 miles
    Test number
    827876272281
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass78,500 miles (+817)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    78,500 miles
    Test number
    631702464900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,683 miles (+901)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    77,683 miles
    Test number
    736044394527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,782 miles (+893)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    76,782 miles
    Test number
    247988112363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,889 miles (+1,037)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    75,889 miles
    Test number
    937737364548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,852 miles (+851)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    74,852 miles
    Test number
    332580433461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,001 miles (+1,355)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    74,001 miles
    Test number
    127266235077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,646 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    72,646 miles
    Test number
    179708634410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,641 miles (+2,701)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,641 miles
    Test number
    936414834060
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass69,940 miles (+3,932)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    69,940 miles
    Test number
    279331823000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,008 miles (+3,322)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    66,008 miles
    Test number
    949036712003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    62,686 miles
    Test number
    735187911079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,686 miles (+3,070)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,686 miles
    Test number
    147317811489
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass59,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    59,616 miles
    Test number
    964883530015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass116,089 miles (+59,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    116,089 miles
    Test number
    322563730061
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail56,568 miles2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,568 miles
    Test number
    523111839012
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass56,568 miles (+7,186)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    56,568 miles
    Test number
    883751039051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass49,382 miles (+4,537)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    49,382 miles
    Test number
    341130048097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,845 miles (+4,076)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    44,845 miles
    Test number
    163313347416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    40,769 miles
    Test number
    302306846033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail40,769 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,769 miles
    Test number
    410466746068
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about R641 YLE

Does R641 YLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R641 YLE expired on 24 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R641 YLE?
The MOT on R641 YLE expired on 24 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R641 YLE done?
R641 YLE was recorded at 80,153 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2024, an average of 2,196 miles a year.
Has R641 YLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R641 YLE has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on R641 YLE 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 R641 YLE find?
R641 YLE passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2024 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; nearside front missing jacking point, and 2 more.

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