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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

Y212 PLEMOT history

Y212 PLE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 10 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 108,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 May 2027
Mileage
108,171 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y212 PLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y212 PLE was last recorded at 108,171 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 2,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,161 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,010 miles
Average per year
2,908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,171 miles
  • 2025 – 106,161 miles
  • 2024 – 104,965 miles
  • 2023 – 102,668 miles
  • 2022 – 101,183 miles
  • 2021 – 98,799 miles
  • 2020 – 96,570 miles
  • 2019 – 93,035 miles
  • 2018 – 89,246 miles
  • 2017 – 86,069 miles
  • 2016 – 82,949 miles
  • 2015 – 79,608 miles
  • 2014 – 74,547 miles
  • 2013 – 71,678 miles
  • 2012 – 66,557 miles
  • 2011 – 54,276 miles
  • 2009 – 52,635 miles
  • 2008 – 52,153 miles
  • 2006 – 49,638 miles
  • 2005 – 48,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,171 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield fittings corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Small oil leak from rear differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Small chips in windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,171 miles (+2,010)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2027
    Odometer
    108,171 miles
    Test number
    577066965379
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield fittings corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass106,161 miles (+1,196)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2026
    Odometer
    106,161 miles
    Test number
    471293880794
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass104,965 miles (+2,297)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    104,965 miles
    Test number
    332727258568
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from rear dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

  4. Pass102,668 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    102,668 miles
    Test number
    831947270117
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both outers (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield loose

  5. Fail102,658 miles (+1,475)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,658 miles
    Test number
    554924544293
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both outers (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield loose

  6. Pass101,183 miles (+2,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    101,183 miles
    Test number
    285379169073
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield loose

  7. Pass98,799 miles (+2,229)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    98,799 miles
    Test number
    685118717329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak from rear differential

  8. Pass96,570 miles (+3,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    96,570 miles
    Test number
    516668850793
    • AdvisoryOne washer jet not working
    • AdvisorySlight play at front wheels

  9. Pass93,035 miles (+3,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,035 miles
    Test number
    394380328103
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak from rear differential

  10. Pass89,246 miles (+3,177)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    89,246 miles
    Test number
    287792957950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen

  11. Pass86,069 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    86,069 miles
    Test number
    930072486243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail86,069 miles (+3,120)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,069 miles
    Test number
    743875647218
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass82,949 miles (+3,341)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    82,949 miles
    Test number
    505982809558
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil weep rear diff
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass79,608 miles (+5,061)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    79,608 miles
    Test number
    675809835142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass74,547 miles (+2,869)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    74,547 miles
    Test number
    816170944170
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked and close to limit

  16. Pass71,678 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    71,678 miles
    Test number
    148366653170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wall cracked.

  17. Fail71,678 miles (+5,121)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,678 miles
    Test number
    515346753148
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wall cracked.

  18. Pass66,557 miles (+12,281)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    66,557 miles
    Test number
    248961532196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass54,276 miles (+1,641)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,276 miles
    Test number
    275541161156
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge

  20. Pass52,635 miles (+482)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    52,635 miles
    Test number
    461261129374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    52,153 miles
    Test number
    830004348385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,153 miles (+2,515)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,153 miles
    Test number
    861156838378
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass49,638 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    49,638 miles
    Test number
    773380046378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,635 miles (+1,551)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,635 miles
    Test number
    534389436322
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass48,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    48,084 miles
    Test number
    484142545261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y212 PLE

Does Y212 PLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y212 PLE is valid until 24 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y212 PLE?
The MOT on Y212 PLE is valid until 24 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y212 PLE done?
Y212 PLE was recorded at 108,171 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 2,908 miles a year.
Has Y212 PLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y212 PLE has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2023.
Has the mileage on Y212 PLE 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 Y212 PLE find?
Y212 PLE passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust heatshield fittings corroded; oil leak, but not excessive rear diff; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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