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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y268 TBCMOT history

Y268 TBC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 14 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 116,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
116,836 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,350 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y268 TBC
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
14 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y268 TBC was last recorded at 116,836 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,681 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
155 miles
Average per year
3,350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,836 miles
  • 2024 – 116,681 miles
  • 2023 – 116,530 miles
  • 2022 – 116,213 miles
  • 2021 – 115,391 miles
  • 2020 – 114,281 miles
  • 2019 – 113,169 miles
  • 2018 – 111,465 miles
  • 2017 – 109,879 miles
  • 2016 – 107,724 miles
  • 2015 – 103,790 miles
  • 2014 – 99,099 miles
  • 2013 – 94,685 miles
  • 2012 – 89,320 miles
  • 2011 – 84,233 miles
  • 2010 – 78,744 miles
  • 2009 – 72,714 miles
  • 2008 – 66,203 miles
  • 2007 – 59,310 miles
  • 2006 – 52,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,836 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front part of front to rear pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front coil spring top mounting cups

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,836 miles (+155)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    116,836 miles
    Test number
    389894363243
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass116,681 miles (+151)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    116,681 miles
    Test number
    333694319469
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass116,530 miles (+317)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    116,530 miles
    Test number
    698296843313
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass116,213 miles (+822)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,213 miles
    Test number
    455908994421
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryHoles in both front wheel arches

  5. Pass115,391 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    115,391 miles
    Test number
    310586926341
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail115,391 miles (+1,110)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,391 miles
    Test number
    486845480683
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass114,281 miles (+1,112)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    114,281 miles
    Test number
    501108022207
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front part of front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryE.m.l on
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner wing corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and outer sill covers fitted

  8. Pass113,169 miles (+1,704)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,169 miles
    Test number
    988620203198
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front half of front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front upper coil spring mounting cups corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuel pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted and front to rear undertrays fitted

  9. Pass111,465 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    111,465 miles
    Test number
    784932055102
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front part of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front coil spring top mounting cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuel pipe starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted

  10. Fail111,465 miles (+1,586)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,465 miles
    Test number
    292304492850
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front part of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front coil spring top mounting cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuel pipe starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted

  11. Pass109,879 miles (+2,155)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    109,879 miles
    Test number
    299774650199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,724 miles (+3,934)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    107,724 miles
    Test number
    493159689231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,790 miles (+4,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    103,790 miles
    Test number
    264950936608
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass99,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    99,099 miles
    Test number
    697001714317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail99,399 miles (+4,714)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,399 miles
    Test number
    407891514315
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass94,685 miles (+5,365)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    94,685 miles
    Test number
    826115623350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,320 miles (+5,087)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    89,320 miles
    Test number
    348114922394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,233 miles (+5,489)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    84,233 miles
    Test number
    435865121490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    78,744 miles
    Test number
    393497420340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail78,744 miles (+6,030)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,744 miles
    Test number
    543487020348
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass72,714 miles (+6,511)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    72,714 miles
    Test number
    782598729384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,203 miles (+6,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    66,203 miles
    Test number
    714523438319
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass59,310 miles (+7,031)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    59,310 miles
    Test number
    351307227390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass52,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    52,279 miles
    Test number
    771665636359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y268 TBC

Does Y268 TBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y268 TBC is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y268 TBC?
The MOT on Y268 TBC is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y268 TBC done?
Y268 TBC was recorded at 116,836 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 3,350 miles a year.
Has Y268 TBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y268 TBC has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on Y268 TBC 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 Y268 TBC find?
Y268 TBC passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.

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