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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,295 cc

Y218 VNVMOT history

Y218 VNV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2022 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 89,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2022
Mileage
89,260 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2021
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y218 VNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y218 VNV was last recorded at 89,260 miles on 1 Nov 2021, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,253 miles · 24 May 2019
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
4,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 89,260 miles
  • 2019 – 89,253 miles
  • 2018 – 88,486 miles
  • 2017 – 87,907 miles
  • 2016 – 87,780 miles
  • 2015 – 85,633 miles
  • 2014 – 80,933 miles
  • 2013 – 71,695 miles
  • 2012 – 68,567 miles
  • 2011 – 64,715 miles
  • 2010 – 56,976 miles
  • 2009 – 49,792 miles
  • 2008 – 40,549 miles
  • 2007 – 28,572 miles
  • 2006 – 24,652 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,260 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,260 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,260 miles
    Test number
    900566449005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,253 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,253 miles
    Test number
    780083353809
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail89,253 miles (+16)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,253 miles
    Test number
    182701423499
    • 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 emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

  4. Fail89,237 miles (+751)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,237 miles
    Test number
    947865400184
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhoust mounting deteriated
    • AdvisoryOil leak on gearbox
    • AdvisorySmall fluide leak on steering damper

  5. Pass88,486 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    88,486 miles
    Test number
    165286003399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Fail88,486 miles (+579)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,486 miles
    Test number
    406407937989
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass87,907 miles (+127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    87,907 miles
    Test number
    965677502052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting broken - system still adequately supported

  8. Pass87,780 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,780 miles
    Test number
    600907945200
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail87,780 miles (+2,147)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,780 miles
    Test number
    832523171224
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass85,633 miles (+4,700)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    85,633 miles
    Test number
    569884330217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,933 miles (+9,238)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    80,933 miles
    Test number
    486125224233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteAll tyres inner side walls starting to split

  12. Pass71,695 miles (+3,128)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    71,695 miles
    Test number
    869248203224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,567 miles (+3,852)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    68,567 miles
    Test number
    585365042167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass64,715 miles (+7,739)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    64,715 miles
    Test number
    277129121189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront discs slightly corroded

  15. Pass56,976 miles (+7,184)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    56,976 miles
    Test number
    831415520100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCenter exhaust rusty
    • NoteNearside head light has water in it

  16. Pass49,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    49,792 miles
    Test number
    141637329156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,792 miles (+9,243)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,792 miles
    Test number
    792827129148
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f & o/s/f tyres on 1.6mm limit on inside edge at time of test.(205/55/r16).

  18. Pass40,549 miles (+11,977)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,549 miles
    Test number
    352115638154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,572 miles (+3,920)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    28,572 miles
    Test number
    254065567048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    24,652 miles
    Test number
    552490146015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y218 VNV

Does Y218 VNV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y218 VNV expired on 31 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y218 VNV?
The MOT on Y218 VNV expired on 31 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y218 VNV done?
Y218 VNV was recorded at 89,260 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2021, an average of 4,108 miles a year.
Has Y218 VNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y218 VNV has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2019.
Has the mileage on Y218 VNV 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 Y218 VNV find?
Y218 VNV passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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