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Red · Petrol · 2001 · 2,295 cc

Y253 PJAMOT history

Y253 PJA is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 25 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 47,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
47,700 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 PJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y253 PJA was last recorded at 47,700 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
47,675 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
1,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,700 miles
  • 2025 – 47,675 miles
  • 2010 – 29,234 miles
  • 2009 – 24,555 miles
  • 2008 – 19,673 miles
  • 2007 – 16,856 miles
  • 2006 – 16,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,700 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

8 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,700 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    47,700 miles
    Test number
    983099591511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail47,700 miles (+25)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,700 miles
    Test number
    435073160238
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass47,675 miles (+18,441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    47,675 miles
    Test number
    405991440503
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass29,234 miles (+4,679)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,234 miles
    Test number
    111385940132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass24,555 miles (+4,882)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    24,555 miles
    Test number
    773089349189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass19,673 miles (+2,817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    19,673 miles
    Test number
    164045358194
    • 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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  7. Pass16,856 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    16,856 miles
    Test number
    294014767190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass16,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    16,843 miles
    Test number
    771374866175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y253 PJA

Does Y253 PJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y253 PJA is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y253 PJA?
The MOT on Y253 PJA is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y253 PJA done?
Y253 PJA was recorded at 47,700 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 1,555 miles a year.
Has Y253 PJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 PJA has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y253 PJA 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 PJA find?
Y253 PJA passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge.

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