Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc
Y229 OWOMOT history
Y229 OWO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 91,126 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 May 2027
- Mileage
- 91,126 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,147 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y229 OWO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 30 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y229 OWO was last recorded at 91,126 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 91,076 miles · 2 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 50 miles
- Average per year
- 2,147 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 91,126 miles
- 2025 – 91,076 miles
- 2024 – 87,651 miles
- 2023 – 87,625 miles
- 2022 – 83,465 miles
- 2021 – 82,609 miles
- 2020 – 81,901 miles
- 2019 – 80,858 miles
- 2018 – 80,381 miles
- 2017 – 79,567 miles
- 2016 – 78,737 miles
- 2015 – 74,283 miles
- 2014 – 71,720 miles
- 2013 – 70,707 miles
- 2012 – 69,271 miles
- 2011 – 68,499 miles
- 2010 – 66,863 miles
- 2009 – 65,160 miles
- 2008 – 60,771 miles
- 2007 – 56,978 miles
- 2006 – 52,612 miles
- 2005 – 46,971 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,126 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Exhaust system corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Central exhaust heatshield not fully secured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 6 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,126 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2027
- Odometer
- 91,126 miles
- Test number
- 725834830451
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail91,126 miles (+50)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,126 miles
- Test number
- 239618625853
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass91,076 miles (+3,425)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2026
- Odometer
- 91,076 miles
- Test number
- 550204273042
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass87,651 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 87,651 miles
- Test number
- 714495922768
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust heatshield not fully secured
Fail87,645 miles (+20)4 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,645 miles
- Test number
- 738918220169
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust heatshield not fully secured
Fail87,625 miles (+4,160)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,625 miles
- Test number
- 724498684365
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system is very corroded and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy Exhaust rattling badly (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass83,465 miles (+856)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 83,465 miles
- Test number
- 116849368884
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,609 miles (+708)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 82,609 miles
- Test number
- 295192861616
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking badly on inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass81,901 miles (+1,043)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 81,901 miles
- Test number
- 502865382764
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass80,858 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 80,858 miles
- Test number
- 174636714834
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Fail80,852 miles (+471)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,852 miles
- Test number
- 168645336730
- MajorExhaust system insecure middle section bracket corroded off (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisorySlight play in front wheels
Pass80,381 miles (+814)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 80,381 miles
- Test number
- 675092174139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,567 miles (+830)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 79,567 miles
- Test number
- 978643709195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,737 miles (+4,454)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 78,737 miles
- Test number
- 560092700733
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass74,283 miles (+2,563)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 74,283 miles
- Test number
- 821310564817
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,720 miles (+1,013)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 71,720 miles
- Test number
- 619221884258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,707 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 70,707 miles
- Test number
- 659063253258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,707 miles (+1,436)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,707 miles
- Test number
- 185163953296
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass69,271 miles (+772)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 69,271 miles
- Test number
- 305483382419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,499 miles (+1,636)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 68,499 miles
- Test number
- 307717271485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,863 miles (+1,703)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 66,863 miles
- Test number
- 194307770239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,160 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 65,160 miles
- Test number
- 772826769255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,160 miles (+4,389)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,160 miles
- Test number
- 500226669246
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteNearside front tyre on 2mm...
- NoteNearside rear tyre on 2mm...
- NoteOffside rear tyre on 3mm...
Pass60,771 miles (+3,793)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 60,771 miles
- Test number
- 353097168404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,978 miles (+4,366)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 56,978 miles
- Test number
- 444565177214
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteSlight oil leak from rear diff
Pass52,612 miles (+5,641)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 52,612 miles
- Test number
- 183578276232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,971 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 46,971 miles
- Test number
- 311273385210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,970 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,970 miles
- Test number
- 350649175439
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Questions about Y229 OWO
- Does Y229 OWO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y229 OWO is valid until 1 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y229 OWO?
- The MOT on Y229 OWO is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y229 OWO done?
- Y229 OWO was recorded at 91,126 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 2,147 miles a year.
- Has Y229 OWO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y229 OWO has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y229 OWO 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 Y229 OWO find?
- Y229 OWO passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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