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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y221 KAUMOT history

Y221 KAU is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 11 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 70,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
70,895 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y221 KAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y221 KAU was last recorded at 70,895 miles on 11 May 2026, 1,122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,773 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,122 miles
Average per year
2,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,895 miles
  • 2025 – 69,773 miles
  • 2024 – 68,179 miles
  • 2023 – 66,798 miles
  • 2022 – 65,170 miles
  • 2021 – 65,033 miles
  • 2020 – 64,087 miles
  • 2019 – 62,400 miles
  • 2018 – 60,724 miles
  • 2017 – 58,786 miles
  • 2016 – 56,969 miles
  • 2015 – 54,906 miles
  • 2014 – 53,200 miles
  • 2013 – 51,493 miles
  • 2012 – 48,346 miles
  • 2011 – 46,436 miles
  • 2010 – 42,945 miles
  • 2009 – 40,674 miles
  • 2008 – 37,572 miles
  • 2007 – 33,991 miles
  • 2006 – 29,283 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,895 miles
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Chip to Windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Wipers Poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both front tyres perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,895 miles (+1,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    70,895 miles
    Test number
    736029641150
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass69,773 miles (+1,594)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    69,773 miles
    Test number
    515835361324
    • AdvisoryExcess handbrake travel
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass68,179 miles (+1,381)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    68,179 miles
    Test number
    967791459771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,798 miles (+1,628)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    66,798 miles
    Test number
    653981938565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & offside front lower - play found when jacked on the lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has travel

  5. Pass65,170 miles (+137)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    65,170 miles
    Test number
    775059434952
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  6. Pass65,033 miles (+24)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    65,033 miles
    Test number
    610773194699
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip to Windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers Poor

  7. Fail65,009 miles (+922)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,009 miles
    Test number
    752760686203
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Edge/Sidewall Areas (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip to Windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers Poor

  8. Pass64,087 miles (+1,687)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    64,087 miles
    Test number
    832736101867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play ON LIMIT NOW (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass62,400 miles (+1,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,400 miles
    Test number
    532856376885
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front tyres side wall perishing

  10. Pass60,724 miles (+1,938)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    60,724 miles
    Test number
    483370197701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass58,786 miles (+1,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,786 miles
    Test number
    965916371296
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre's are cracking & perishing

  12. Pass56,969 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,969 miles
    Test number
    682273723286
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing

  13. Fail56,946 miles (+2,040)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,946 miles
    Test number
    550342007815
    • FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed in cracks (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/splitting (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking

  14. Pass54,906 miles (+1,706)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    54,906 miles
    Test number
    668153535138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise nearside repeater lamp has one buld gone out

  15. Pass53,200 miles (+1,707)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,200 miles
    Test number
    158350444165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,493 miles (+3,147)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,493 miles
    Test number
    925585633183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,346 miles (+1,910)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,346 miles
    Test number
    249990432127
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Pass46,436 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    46,436 miles
    Test number
    618550421147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,425 miles (+3,480)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,425 miles
    Test number
    648998811123
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  20. Pass42,945 miles (+2,271)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,945 miles
    Test number
    751156410169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,674 miles (+3,102)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    40,674 miles
    Test number
    482276439179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,572 miles (+3,581)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    37,572 miles
    Test number
    350621598076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,991 miles (+4,708)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    33,991 miles
    Test number
    924324977089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass29,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,283 miles
    Test number
    892310196009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y221 KAU

Does Y221 KAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y221 KAU is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y221 KAU?
The MOT on Y221 KAU is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y221 KAU done?
Y221 KAU was recorded at 70,895 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 2,069 miles a year.
Has Y221 KAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y221 KAU has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2021.
Has the mileage on Y221 KAU 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 Y221 KAU find?
Y221 KAU passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 1 advisory: stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working.

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