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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,295 cc

Y215 YAVMOT history

Y215 YAV is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 18 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 119,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
119,964 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y215 YAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y215 YAV was last recorded at 119,964 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,964 miles · 28 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,964 miles
  • 2025 – 119,857 miles
  • 2024 – 119,683 miles
  • 2023 – 119,274 miles
  • 2022 – 118,829 miles
  • 2021 – 117,920 miles
  • 2020 – 117,406 miles
  • 2019 – 116,936 miles
  • 2018 – 106,705 miles
  • 2017 – 99,093 miles
  • 2016 – 97,778 miles
  • 2015 – 94,218 miles
  • 2014 – 89,787 miles
  • 2013 – 86,464 miles
  • 2012 – 82,251 miles
  • 2011 – 77,694 miles
  • 2009 – 67,427 miles
  • 2008 – 62,652 miles
  • 2007 – 56,523 miles
  • 2006 – 50,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,964 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Middle exhaust box outer skin corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,964 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    119,964 miles
    Test number
    285384951759
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail119,964 miles (+107)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,964 miles
    Test number
    520515481904
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass119,857 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    119,857 miles
    Test number
    211264423555
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail119,857 miles (+174)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,857 miles
    Test number
    242494144790
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,683 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    119,683 miles
    Test number
    124919660310
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail119,683 miles (+409)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,683 miles
    Test number
    712244431899
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass119,274 miles (+445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    119,274 miles
    Test number
    222894915392
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass118,829 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,829 miles
    Test number
    349060594055
    • AdvisoryRear silencer exhaust heatshield loose.

  9. Fail118,829 miles (+909)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,829 miles
    Test number
    467306601528
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. electric adjustable seat not working (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer exhaust heatshield loose.

  10. Pass117,920 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    117,920 miles
    Test number
    280424224402
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust box outer skin corroded

  11. Fail117,920 miles (+514)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,920 miles
    Test number
    766319876210
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust box outer skin corroded

  12. Pass117,406 miles (+470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    117,406 miles
    Test number
    106335682628
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass116,936 miles (+10,231)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    116,936 miles
    Test number
    906175815806
    • AdvisoryBOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR CORRODED
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED AT BOTTOM OF SPRINGS
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

  14. Pass106,705 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    106,705 miles
    Test number
    547710936558
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail106,705 miles (+7,612)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,705 miles
    Test number
    951386023786
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass99,093 miles (+1,315)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    99,093 miles
    Test number
    227424804533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass97,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    97,778 miles
    Test number
    553953892919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail97,778 miles (+3,560)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,778 miles
    Test number
    564747756630
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

  19. Pass94,218 miles (+4,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    94,218 miles
    Test number
    755105948707
    • AdvisoryFront both lower inner wheel arch trims broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper skin cracked and broken

  20. Pass89,787 miles (+3,323)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    89,787 miles
    Test number
    455914424242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,464 miles (+4,213)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    86,464 miles
    Test number
    399262933433
    • NoteAdvise --- both rear wheel arches corroded
    • NoteAdvise --- front brake disc`s worn
    • NoteAdvise --- nearside front lower panel damaged
    • NoteAdvise --- rear disc pads getting low

  22. Pass82,251 miles (+4,557)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    82,251 miles
    Test number
    675107822239
    • NoteAdvise ---- front and rear disc pads will require changing shortly
    • NoteAdvise ---- front brake disc`s worn

  23. Pass77,694 miles (+10,267)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    77,694 miles
    Test number
    186289721246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass67,427 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    67,427 miles
    Test number
    112005959266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail67,413 miles (+4,761)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,413 miles
    Test number
    280084059288
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise ==== offside front tyre in poor condition ( lump )

  26. Pass62,652 miles (+6,129)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    62,652 miles
    Test number
    443254938271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass56,523 miles (+6,207)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    56,523 miles
    Test number
    872956747289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass50,316 miles (+2,164)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    50,316 miles
    Test number
    303311866258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass48,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    48,152 miles
    Test number
    334411176110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y215 YAV

Does Y215 YAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y215 YAV is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y215 YAV?
The MOT on Y215 YAV is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y215 YAV done?
Y215 YAV was recorded at 119,964 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 3,555 miles a year.
Has Y215 YAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y215 YAV has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y215 YAV 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 Y215 YAV find?
Y215 YAV passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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