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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,295 cc

Y227 VNVMOT history

Y227 VNV is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 19 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 142,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
142,362 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y227 VNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y227 VNV was last recorded at 142,362 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 5,558 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,804 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,558 miles
Average per year
3,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,362 miles
  • 2025 – 136,804 miles
  • 2024 – 134,700 miles
  • 2023 – 133,745 miles
  • 2022 – 132,570 miles
  • 2021 – 131,499 miles
  • 2020 – 130,604 miles
  • 2019 – 129,473 miles
  • 2018 – 128,314 miles
  • 2017 – 126,652 miles
  • 2016 – 125,074 miles
  • 2015 – 121,121 miles
  • 2014 – 117,276 miles
  • 2013 – 109,581 miles
  • 2012 – 97,473 miles
  • 2011 – 89,762 miles
  • 2010 – 89,454 miles
  • 2008 – 85,134 miles
  • 2007 – 77,248 miles
  • 2006 – 70,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,362 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall several cuts but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear band limit and inner sidewall has several cuts in it but no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear band limit and has several cuts on inner sidewall but no cords showing yet (5.2.3 (e))

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 slight play in steering idler

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,362 miles (+5,558)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    142,362 miles
    Test number
    718184812602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall several cuts but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear band limit and inner sidewall has several cuts in it but no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear band limit and has several cuts on inner sidewall but no cords showing yet (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass136,804 miles (+2,104)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    136,804 miles
    Test number
    207736025796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass134,700 miles (+955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    134,700 miles
    Test number
    640752682662
    • AdvisoryNearside slight play in steering idler
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass133,745 miles (+1,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    133,745 miles
    Test number
    816568474294
    • AdvisoryNearside slight play in steering idler
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge

  5. Pass132,570 miles (+1,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    132,570 miles
    Test number
    548104355564
    • AdvisoryNearside slight play in steering idler
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

  6. Pass131,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    131,499 miles
    Test number
    301655143819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail131,499 miles (+895)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,499 miles
    Test number
    525362433221
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass130,604 miles (+1,131)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    130,604 miles
    Test number
    215472175275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass129,473 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    129,473 miles
    Test number
    278593853323
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail129,473 miles (+1,159)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,473 miles
    Test number
    952731848193
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass128,314 miles (+1,662)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    128,314 miles
    Test number
    655153539363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass126,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    126,652 miles
    Test number
    337178257935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail126,652 miles (+1,578)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,652 miles
    Test number
    658687009917
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass125,074 miles (+3,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    125,074 miles
    Test number
    559750730610
    • AdvisoryBoth rear flashers turning white.

  15. Pass121,121 miles (+3,845)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    121,121 miles
    Test number
    616346065058
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass117,276 miles (+7,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    117,276 miles
    Test number
    965274824098
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass109,581 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    109,581 miles
    Test number
    839364023080
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail109,581 miles (+12,108)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,581 miles
    Test number
    147694823460
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass97,473 miles (+7,711)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    97,473 miles
    Test number
    637815322043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteFront discs slight scored

  20. Pass89,762 miles (+308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    89,762 miles
    Test number
    728891911059
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail89,454 miles (+1,317)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,454 miles
    Test number
    411274360398
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteEng light on
    • NoteRear discs pitted/ scorred

  22. Pass88,137 miles (+3,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    88,137 miles
    Test number
    631905920009
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass85,134 miles (+7,886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    85,134 miles
    Test number
    392464358156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass77,248 miles (+6,765)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    77,248 miles
    Test number
    882099977164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass70,483 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    70,483 miles
    Test number
    793464196122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y227 VNV

Does Y227 VNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y227 VNV is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y227 VNV?
The MOT on Y227 VNV is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y227 VNV done?
Y227 VNV was recorded at 142,362 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 3,645 miles a year.
Has Y227 VNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y227 VNV has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on Y227 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 Y227 VNV find?
Y227 VNV passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall several cuts but no cords showing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear band limit and inner sidewall has several cuts in it but no cords showing; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear band limit and has several cuts on inner sidewall but no cords showing yet.

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