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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

Y253 FNHMOT history

Y253 FNH is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 9 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 186,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
186,062 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 FNH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y253 FNH was last recorded at 186,062 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 10,133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,929 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,133 miles
Average per year
6,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,062 miles
  • 2025 – 175,929 miles
  • 2024 – 170,103 miles
  • 2023 – 159,640 miles
  • 2022 – 158,248 miles
  • 2021 – 153,841 miles
  • 2020 – 147,422 miles
  • 2019 – 141,452 miles
  • 2018 – 132,255 miles
  • 2017 – 127,260 miles
  • 2016 – 118,704 miles
  • 2015 – 114,036 miles
  • 2014 – 109,085 miles
  • 2013 – 103,375 miles
  • 2012 – 97,000 miles
  • 2011 – 88,952 miles
  • 2010 – 79,253 miles
  • 2009 – 65,624 miles
  • 2008 – 65,589 miles
  • 2007 – 61,310 miles
  • 2006 – 55,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,062 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside HEADLIGHT FADED
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak,differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,062 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    186,062 miles
    Test number
    683026893454
    • AdvisoryNearside HEADLIGHT FADED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail186,061 miles (+10,132)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,061 miles
    Test number
    697705667739
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside HEADLIGHT FADED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass175,929 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    175,929 miles
    Test number
    688285750542
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak,differential

  4. Fail175,928 miles (+5,825)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,928 miles
    Test number
    739333334309
    • DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak,differential

  5. Pass170,103 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    170,103 miles
    Test number
    112151104408
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing toward inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and very heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail170,097 miles (+10,457)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,097 miles
    Test number
    905806829843
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing toward inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and very heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass159,640 miles (+1,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    159,640 miles
    Test number
    783139123739
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass158,248 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    158,248 miles
    Test number
    285419798852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail158,247 miles (+4,406)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,247 miles
    Test number
    811986931916
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass153,841 miles (+6,419)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    153,841 miles
    Test number
    516707006806
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass147,422 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    147,422 miles
    Test number
    478999294759
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail147,421 miles (+5,969)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,421 miles
    Test number
    105100428005
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to its minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass141,452 miles (+9,197)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    141,452 miles
    Test number
    116151188581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass132,255 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    132,255 miles
    Test number
    720656877857
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail132,251 miles (+4,991)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,251 miles
    Test number
    522693809774
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass127,260 miles (+8,556)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    127,260 miles
    Test number
    281130232279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass118,704 miles (+4,668)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    118,704 miles
    Test number
    928111401881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass114,036 miles (+4,951)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    114,036 miles
    Test number
    488177925151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass109,085 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    109,085 miles
    Test number
    507518324148
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  20. Fail109,084 miles (+5,709)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,084 miles
    Test number
    878188024156
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  21. Pass103,375 miles (+6,375)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    103,375 miles
    Test number
    259959723414
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated but no leaks

  22. Pass97,000 miles (+8,048)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    97,000 miles
    Test number
    558178532178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail88,952 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,952 miles
    Test number
    355751911184
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass88,952 miles (+9,699)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    88,952 miles
    Test number
    655591311152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass79,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    79,253 miles
    Test number
    601370640164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail79,253 miles (+13,629)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,253 miles
    Test number
    633440740131
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  27. Pass65,624 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    65,624 miles
    Test number
    233876259052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass65,589 miles (+4,279)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    65,589 miles
    Test number
    302370248164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront fog lights not working
    • NoteNearside & offside front tyres below 1.6mm on inner & outer bands
    • NoteNearside & offside front, & nearside rear tyres damaged on outer sidewall

  29. Pass61,310 miles (+5,438)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    61,310 miles
    Test number
    803097757198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  30. Pass55,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    55,872 miles
    Test number
    131588056186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y253 FNH

Does Y253 FNH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y253 FNH is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y253 FNH?
The MOT on Y253 FNH is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y253 FNH done?
Y253 FNH was recorded at 186,062 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 6,390 miles a year.
Has Y253 FNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 FNH has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y253 FNH 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 Y253 FNH find?
Y253 FNH passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside headlight faded; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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