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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y253 OJMMOT history

Y253 OJM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 5 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 125,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2024
Mileage
125,973 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 OJM
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
5 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y253 OJM was last recorded at 125,973 miles on 5 Sept 2023, 1,635 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,338 miles · 10 May 2022
Between the last two tests
1,635 miles
Average per year
3,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 125,973 miles
  • 2022 – 124,338 miles
  • 2021 – 119,152 miles
  • 2019 – 116,360 miles
  • 2018 – 112,708 miles
  • 2017 – 111,835 miles
  • 2016 – 111,785 miles
  • 2015 – 111,545 miles
  • 2014 – 109,617 miles
  • 2012 – 105,196 miles
  • 2011 – 100,665 miles
  • 2010 – 93,285 miles
  • 2009 – 89,550 miles
  • 2007 – 77,679 miles
  • 2006 – 67,701 miles
  • 2005 – 60,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,973 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,973 miles (+1,635)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    125,973 miles
    Test number
    993171564498
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass124,338 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    124,338 miles
    Test number
    962577071442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail124,335 miles (+5,183)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,335 miles
    Test number
    351426285347
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass119,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,152 miles
    Test number
    827856065524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail119,152 miles (+2,792)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,152 miles
    Test number
    982862821387
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass116,360 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,360 miles
    Test number
    160087973256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail116,343 miles (+3,635)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,343 miles
    Test number
    613560685970
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass112,708 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    112,708 miles
    Test number
    683717874728
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding

  9. Fail112,705 miles (+870)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,705 miles
    Test number
    946419993749
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded long pipe to flexable hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded long pipe to flexable hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding

  10. Pass111,835 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    111,835 miles
    Test number
    740467647546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished and cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake has grease applied

  11. Fail111,828 miles (+43)9 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,828 miles
    Test number
    689871533619
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Electrical wiring insecure battery positive terminal loose (1.9.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also perished and cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished and cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake has grease applied

  12. Pass111,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    111,785 miles
    Test number
    935742059516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail111,785 miles (+240)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,785 miles
    Test number
    936219623627
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass111,545 miles (+1,928)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    111,545 miles
    Test number
    929989285146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass109,617 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    109,617 miles
    Test number
    687100794123
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Fail109,615 miles (+4,419)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,615 miles
    Test number
    977189384165
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low

  17. Pass105,196 miles (+4,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    105,196 miles
    Test number
    729473182245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass100,665 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    100,665 miles
    Test number
    616867911245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSlight cracking on o/s/f tyre wall

  19. Fail100,665 miles (+7,380)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,665 miles
    Test number
    818537411233
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSlight cracking on o/s/f tyre wall

  20. Pass93,285 miles (+246)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    93,285 miles
    Test number
    422700970151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail93,039 miles (+3,489)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,039 miles
    Test number
    212892360171
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass89,550 miles (+11,871)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    89,550 miles
    Test number
    731356709106
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass77,679 miles (+9,978)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    77,679 miles
    Test number
    192579967203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass67,701 miles (+7,397)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    67,701 miles
    Test number
    581197576278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,304 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    60,304 miles
    Test number
    752527455280
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteTyres under inflated

Questions about Y253 OJM

Does Y253 OJM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y253 OJM expired on 4 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y253 OJM?
The MOT on Y253 OJM expired on 4 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y253 OJM done?
Y253 OJM was recorded at 125,973 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2023, an average of 3,654 miles a year.
Has Y253 OJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 OJM has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2022.
Has the mileage on Y253 OJM 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 OJM find?
Y253 OJM passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 4 more.

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