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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,298 cc

T226 YABMOT history

T226 YAB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 6 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 104,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2025
Mileage
104,231 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2024
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T226 YAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T226 YAB was last recorded at 104,231 miles on 28 Oct 2024, 997 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,234 miles · 24 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
997 miles
Average per year
3,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 104,231 miles
  • 2023 – 103,234 miles
  • 2022 – 101,134 miles
  • 2021 – 99,516 miles
  • 2020 – 98,210 miles
  • 2019 – 97,482 miles
  • 2018 – 92,307 miles
  • 2017 – 78,765 miles
  • 2016 – 66,934 miles
  • 2015 – 65,770 miles
  • 2012 – 62,345 miles
  • 2011 – 58,096 miles
  • 2010 – 53,396 miles
  • 2009 – 48,872 miles
  • 2008 – 41,229 miles
  • 2007 – 38,045 miles
  • 2006 – 33,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,231 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses faded
  • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
  • AdvisorySteering joint boots perishing

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.

  • Rear subframe corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,231 miles (+997)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    104,231 miles
    Test number
    853499667151
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses faded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisorySteering joint boots perishing

  2. Pass103,234 miles (+2,100)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    103,234 miles
    Test number
    225329788268
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlight patterns poor
    • AdvisoryO/s track rod end boot splitting
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension subframe corroded

  3. Pass101,134 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,134 miles
    Test number
    627227271510
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension showing signs of extensive corrosion

  4. Fail101,126 miles (+1,610)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,126 miles
    Test number
    563517655997
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension showing signs of extensive corrosion

  5. Pass99,516 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,516 miles
    Test number
    590220608941
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  6. Fail99,516 miles (+1,306)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,516 miles
    Test number
    335082636057
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  7. Pass98,210 miles (+728)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,210 miles
    Test number
    670015379022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  8. Pass97,482 miles (+5,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,482 miles
    Test number
    161055889711
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  9. Pass92,307 miles (+13,542)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,307 miles
    Test number
    493719525122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,765 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,765 miles
    Test number
    259286232661
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear diff

  11. Fail78,765 miles (+11,831)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,765 miles
    Test number
    677183943679
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear diff

  12. Pass66,934 miles (+1,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,934 miles
    Test number
    830289586357
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass65,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,770 miles
    Test number
    596287605178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,770 miles (+3,425)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,770 miles
    Test number
    338299825005
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre close to legal limit
    • NoteSlight imbalance on front and rear brake
    • NoteTyre size 245/40R17

  15. Pass62,345 miles (+4,249)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    62,345 miles
    Test number
    728779552046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBattery loose
    • NoteNs washer jet only one spray working

  16. Pass58,096 miles (+4,700)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    58,096 miles
    Test number
    365437751061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,396 miles (+4,524)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    53,396 miles
    Test number
    594390470045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,872 miles (+7,643)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    48,872 miles
    Test number
    163781399494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,229 miles (+3,184)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    41,229 miles
    Test number
    694313758028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,045 miles (+4,153)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    38,045 miles
    Test number
    251031457026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    33,892 miles
    Test number
    271845756067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T226 YAB

Does T226 YAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T226 YAB expired on 28 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T226 YAB?
The MOT on T226 YAB expired on 28 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T226 YAB done?
T226 YAB was recorded at 104,231 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2024, an average of 3,767 miles a year.
Has T226 YAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T226 YAB has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T226 YAB 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 T226 YAB find?
T226 YAB passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2024 with 4 advisories: headlight lenses faded; rear brake pipes corroded; rear suspension components corroded, and 1 more.

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