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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,998 cc

S4 YLKMOT history

S4 YLK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 9 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 92,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

S4 YLK silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
92,061 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 YLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 YLK was last recorded at 92,061 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 12,617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Mar 2022: 72,928 miles, lower than 75,272 miles on 16 Mar 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
79,444 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
12,617 miles
Average per year
5,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,061 miles
  • 2025 – 79,444 miles
  • 2024 – 76,745 miles
  • 2023 – 75,184 miles
  • 2022 – 72,928 miles
  • 2021 – 69,451 miles
  • 2020 – 65,614 miles
  • 2019 – 59,524 miles
  • 2018 – 53,096 miles
  • 2017 – 47,567 miles
  • 2016 – 40,790 miles
  • 2015 – 32,313 miles
  • 2014 – 25,089 miles
  • 2013 – 18,489 miles
  • 2012 – 13,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,061 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,061 miles (+12,617)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    92,061 miles
    Test number
    340207015284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,444 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    79,444 miles
    Test number
    280076333400
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail79,444 miles (+2,699)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,444 miles
    Test number
    865452885773
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass76,745 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    76,745 miles
    Test number
    597048055922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Fail76,745 miles (+1,561)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,745 miles
    Test number
    345052671977
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Pass75,184 miles (+2,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    75,184 miles
    Test number
    629165379947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass72,928 miles (-2,344)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    72,928 miles
    Test number
    484617042080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail75,272 miles (+5,821)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,272 miles
    Test number
    835355921076
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass69,451 miles (+3,837)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,451 miles
    Test number
    941118910020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring/subframe mount prescibed areas slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring/subframe mount prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm lowest point (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass65,614 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,614 miles
    Test number
    942145367690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail65,612 miles (+6,088)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,612 miles
    Test number
    575590822496
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass59,524 miles (+6,428)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,524 miles
    Test number
    119834232557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,096 miles (+5,529)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    53,096 miles
    Test number
    445788103204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,567 miles (+6,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    47,567 miles
    Test number
    120123541289
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass40,790 miles (+8,477)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,790 miles
    Test number
    403749096668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,313 miles (+7,224)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,313 miles
    Test number
    325841875045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,089 miles (+6,600)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,089 miles
    Test number
    899235384038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,489 miles (+4,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    18,489 miles
    Test number
    347377583043
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass13,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    13,931 miles
    Test number
    885432962256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 YLK

Does S4 YLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 YLK is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 YLK?
The MOT on S4 YLK is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 YLK done?
S4 YLK was recorded at 92,061 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 5,779 miles a year.
Has S4 YLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 YLK has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S4 YLK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Mar 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S4 YLK find?
S4 YLK passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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