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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,295 cc

S3 YJLMOT history

S3 YJL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 77,437 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
77,437 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 YJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 YJL was last recorded at 77,437 miles on 6 May 2026, 2,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,946 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,491 miles
Average per year
2,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,437 miles
  • 2025 – 74,946 miles
  • 2024 – 72,752 miles
  • 2023 – 70,894 miles
  • 2022 – 69,897 miles
  • 2021 – 68,547 miles
  • 2020 – 66,866 miles
  • 2019 – 63,418 miles
  • 2018 – 60,605 miles
  • 2017 – 59,093 miles
  • 2016 – 58,164 miles
  • 2015 – 57,477 miles
  • 2013 – 56,909 miles
  • 2012 – 55,154 miles
  • 2011 – 50,170 miles
  • 2010 – 45,895 miles
  • 2009 – 41,166 miles
  • 2008 – 36,817 miles
  • 2007 – 32,101 miles
  • 2006 – 30,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,437 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass77,437 miles (+2,491)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    77,437 miles
    Test number
    396938495082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,946 miles (+2,194)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    74,946 miles
    Test number
    888968378085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,752 miles (+1,858)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    72,752 miles
    Test number
    660871010937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,894 miles (+997)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    70,894 miles
    Test number
    329676132609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,897 miles (+1,350)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    69,897 miles
    Test number
    807446467653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2022
    Odometer
    68,547 miles
    Test number
    253676615636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail68,547 miles (+1,681)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,547 miles
    Test number
    684989393807
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass66,866 miles (+3,448)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2021
    Odometer
    66,866 miles
    Test number
    485903209974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,418 miles (+2,813)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2020
    Odometer
    63,418 miles
    Test number
    450147509010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,605 miles (+1,512)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    60,605 miles
    Test number
    543708967410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,093 miles (+929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    59,093 miles
    Test number
    845853786220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass58,164 miles (+687)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,164 miles
    Test number
    971583286830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail57,477 miles4 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,477 miles
    Test number
    629732915040
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass57,477 miles (+568)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    57,477 miles
    Test number
    775772315022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass56,909 miles (+1,755)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    56,909 miles
    Test number
    498414983228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    55,154 miles
    Test number
    818168042208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,154 miles (+4,984)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,154 miles
    Test number
    138458642292
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass50,170 miles (+4,275)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    50,170 miles
    Test number
    908348951182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,895 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    45,895 miles
    Test number
    701678280012
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Fail45,895 miles (+4,729)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,895 miles
    Test number
    883336480056
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass41,166 miles (+4,349)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,166 miles
    Test number
    950529899068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,817 miles (+618)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    36,817 miles
    Test number
    320845098050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,199 miles (+4,098)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    36,199 miles
    Test number
    963090948046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,101 miles (+1,107)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    32,101 miles
    Test number
    100495947012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,994 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    30,994 miles
    Test number
    120930726381
    • 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)
    • NoteVehicle fitted with plastic sill covers and under trays

Questions about S3 YJL

Does S3 YJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 YJL is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 YJL?
The MOT on S3 YJL is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 YJL done?
S3 YJL was recorded at 77,437 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 2,386 miles a year.
Has S3 YJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 YJL has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2021.
Has the mileage on S3 YJL 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 S3 YJL find?
S3 YJL passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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