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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

Y23 GMRMOT history

Y23 GMR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 75,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

Y23 GMR silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
75,221 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 GMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 GMR was last recorded at 75,221 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 9,505 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,716 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,505 miles
Average per year
4,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,221 miles
  • 2025 – 65,716 miles
  • 2024 – 60,033 miles
  • 2023 – 54,134 miles
  • 2022 – 51,936 miles
  • 2021 – 47,292 miles
  • 2020 – 46,495 miles
  • 2019 – 44,887 miles
  • 2018 – 41,478 miles
  • 2017 – 38,765 miles
  • 2016 – 33,977 miles
  • 2015 – 29,634 miles
  • 2014 – 26,270 miles
  • 2013 – 21,383 miles
  • 2012 – 17,369 miles
  • 2011 – 15,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,221 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.

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,221 miles (+9,505)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    75,221 miles
    Test number
    259625529694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,716 miles (+5,683)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    65,716 miles
    Test number
    149692024540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass60,033 miles (+5,899)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    60,033 miles
    Test number
    787702979820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,134 miles (+2,198)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    54,134 miles
    Test number
    956621697139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  5. Pass51,936 miles (+4,644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    51,936 miles
    Test number
    327392408842
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
  6. Pass47,292 miles (+797)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    47,292 miles
    Test number
    243104705299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,495 miles (+1,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    46,495 miles
    Test number
    317542588878
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass44,887 miles (+3,409)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    44,887 miles
    Test number
    595383481316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    41,478 miles
    Test number
    278576845662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail41,478 miles (+2,713)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,478 miles
    Test number
    288123568308
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass38,765 miles (+4,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    38,765 miles
    Test number
    382706035961
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
  12. Pass33,977 miles (+4,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    33,977 miles
    Test number
    304090493813
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
  13. Pass29,634 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    29,634 miles
    Test number
    765875456706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail29,607 miles (+3,337)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,607 miles
    Test number
    955066438187
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass26,270 miles (+4,887)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    26,270 miles
    Test number
    197559714268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge
  16. Pass21,383 miles (+4,014)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    21,383 miles
    Test number
    205717723226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,369 miles (+1,925)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    17,369 miles
    Test number
    206087822254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    15,444 miles
    Test number
    145822141257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail15,444 miles (+1,029)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,444 miles
    Test number
    259812941267
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  20. Pass14,415 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    14,415 miles
    Test number
    709212481071
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y23 GMR

Does Y23 GMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 GMR is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 GMR?
The MOT on Y23 GMR is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 GMR done?
Y23 GMR was recorded at 75,221 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 4,089 miles a year.
Has Y23 GMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 GMR has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on Y23 GMR 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 Y23 GMR find?
Y23 GMR passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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