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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 2,295 cc

Y201 YBMMOT history

Y201 YBM is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 7 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 82,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2026
Mileage
82,719 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y201 YBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y201 YBM was last recorded at 82,719 miles on 27 Sept 2025, 5,484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,235 miles · 15 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
5,484 miles
Average per year
1,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,719 miles
  • 2023 – 77,235 miles
  • 2022 – 75,798 miles
  • 2021 – 75,218 miles
  • 2017 – 71,934 miles
  • 2016 – 71,399 miles
  • 2014 – 70,202 miles
  • 2013 – 70,033 miles
  • 2012 – 68,960 miles
  • 2011 – 64,322 miles
  • 2010 – 63,335 miles
  • 2009 – 62,607 miles
  • 2008 – 61,660 miles
  • 2007 – 60,134 miles
  • 2006 – 58,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,719 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBoth headlights have slightly weak patterns
  • AdvisoryBoth rear indicators whitening in colour
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe has a area slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryVehicle has plastic sill covers
  • AdvisoryVehicle has undertrays

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,719 miles (+5,484)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    82,719 miles
    Test number
    691526213069
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights have slightly weak patterns
    • AdvisoryBoth rear indicators whitening in colour
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe has a area slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has plastic sill covers
    • AdvisoryVehicle has undertrays

  2. Pass77,235 miles (+1,437)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    77,235 miles
    Test number
    292562762810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,798 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    75,798 miles
    Test number
    527550175445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail75,798 miles (+580)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,798 miles
    Test number
    348460893528
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass75,218 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    75,218 miles
    Test number
    260801494235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight moisture build up inside headlamp (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight moisture build up inside lena (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail75,204 miles (+3,270)5 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,204 miles
    Test number
    605008466360
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault esp (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (top) (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps have moisture build up
    • AdvisoryRear diff weeping oil
    • AdvisorySome undertrays fitted

  7. Pass71,934 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    71,934 miles
    Test number
    930319269246
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  8. Fail71,934 miles (+535)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,934 miles
    Test number
    458722447973
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Pass71,399 miles (+1,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    71,399 miles
    Test number
    299503091194
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  10. Pass70,202 miles (+169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    70,202 miles
    Test number
    246609384206
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass70,033 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    70,033 miles
    Test number
    416697923254
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  12. Fail70,033 miles (+1,073)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,033 miles
    Test number
    686847523247
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass68,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    68,960 miles
    Test number
    115709922224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,960 miles (+4,638)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,960 miles
    Test number
    879247022272
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureRear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  15. Pass64,322 miles (+987)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    64,322 miles
    Test number
    188513001250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  16. Pass63,335 miles (+728)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    63,335 miles
    Test number
    971172760112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,607 miles (+947)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    62,607 miles
    Test number
    284030969441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,660 miles (+1,526)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    61,660 miles
    Test number
    250521458138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass60,134 miles (+2,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    60,134 miles
    Test number
    744465147154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass58,099 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    58,099 miles
    Test number
    352146556122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,087 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,087 miles
    Test number
    454232756138
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about Y201 YBM

Does Y201 YBM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y201 YBM expired on 26 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y201 YBM?
The MOT on Y201 YBM expired on 26 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y201 YBM done?
Y201 YBM was recorded at 82,719 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2025, an average of 1,275 miles a year.
Has Y201 YBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y201 YBM has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y201 YBM 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 Y201 YBM find?
Y201 YBM passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; both headlights have slightly weak patterns; both rear indicators whitening in colour, and 5 more.

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