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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y242 YGCMOT history

Y242 YGC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 61,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2025
Mileage
61,846 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2024
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y242 YGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y242 YGC was last recorded at 61,846 miles on 20 Dec 2024, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,801 miles · 29 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
2,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 61,846 miles
  • 2023 – 60,658 miles
  • 2022 – 59,804 miles
  • 2020 – 58,229 miles
  • 2019 – 57,242 miles
  • 2018 – 56,085 miles
  • 2017 – 55,370 miles
  • 2016 – 54,386 miles
  • 2015 – 53,351 miles
  • 2014 – 51,627 miles
  • 2013 – 50,368 miles
  • 2012 – 48,366 miles
  • 2011 – 46,499 miles
  • 2010 – 44,438 miles
  • 2009 – 40,298 miles
  • 2008 – 34,651 miles
  • 2007 – 28,557 miles
  • 2006 – 21,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,846 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,846 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    61,846 miles
    Test number
    323176923314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass61,801 miles (+288)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    61,801 miles
    Test number
    788615496527
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  3. Pass61,513 miles (+855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    61,513 miles
    Test number
    834272864189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass60,658 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    60,658 miles
    Test number
    794134474858
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective clip defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corrosion

  5. Fail60,658 miles (+10)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,658 miles
    Test number
    222332662165
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear flexi area (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear flexi area (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective clip defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corrosion

  6. Fail60,648 miles (+844)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,648 miles
    Test number
    441804629361
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass59,804 miles (+1,575)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    59,804 miles
    Test number
    872956774014
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass58,229 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    58,229 miles
    Test number
    199299560372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail58,228 miles (+986)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,228 miles
    Test number
    372760235443
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  10. Pass57,242 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,242 miles
    Test number
    993679423718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,230 miles (+1,145)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,230 miles
    Test number
    378188730551
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass56,085 miles (+715)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    56,085 miles
    Test number
    787709564452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,370 miles (+984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    55,370 miles
    Test number
    198667879614
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass54,386 miles (+1,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,386 miles
    Test number
    561074782435
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass53,351 miles (+1,724)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    53,351 miles
    Test number
    778467845130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass51,627 miles (+1,259)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    51,627 miles
    Test number
    279548144426
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass50,368 miles (+2,002)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,368 miles
    Test number
    748488583234
    • NoteBoth sides rear wheel arches starting to corrode
    • NoteRear diff oil leaks
    • NoteSlight lift in both sides front lower ball joints
    • NoteSteering damper damp
    • NoteTailgate struts weak
    • NoteUnable to view rear coil springs fully

  18. Pass48,366 miles (+1,867)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    48,366 miles
    Test number
    337931992251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear diff oil leaks

  19. Pass46,499 miles (+2,061)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    46,499 miles
    Test number
    219577581245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    44,438 miles
    Test number
    294975490216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,438 miles (+4,140)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,438 miles
    Test number
    304255290453
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass40,298 miles (+5,647)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    40,298 miles
    Test number
    923119939196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,651 miles (+6,094)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    34,651 miles
    Test number
    121270708132
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass28,557 miles (+6,600)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    28,557 miles
    Test number
    971082997024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    21,957 miles
    Test number
    174918246095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail21,957 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,957 miles
    Test number
    872188946041
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about Y242 YGC

Does Y242 YGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y242 YGC expired on 19 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y242 YGC?
The MOT on Y242 YGC expired on 19 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y242 YGC done?
Y242 YGC was recorded at 61,846 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2024, an average of 2,117 miles a year.
Has Y242 YGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y242 YGC has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y242 YGC 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 Y242 YGC find?
Y242 YGC passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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