Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,295 cc
Y291 PLEMOT history
Y291 PLE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 11 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 115,514 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 May 2023
- Mileage
- 115,514 mi
- At MOT on 17 May 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,628 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y291 PLE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 11 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 May 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 17 May 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y291 PLE was last recorded at 115,514 miles on 17 May 2022, 96 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 115,418 miles · 7 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 96 miles
- Average per year
- 5,628 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 115,514 miles
- 2021 – 108,404 miles
- 2019 – 103,747 miles
- 2018 – 97,370 miles
- 2017 – 91,204 miles
- 2016 – 84,167 miles
- 2015 – 77,438 miles
- 2014 – 70,600 miles
- 2013 – 63,682 miles
- 2012 – 59,335 miles
- 2011 – 55,246 miles
- 2010 – 50,147 miles
- 2009 – 44,196 miles
- 2008 – 38,274 miles
- 2007 – 32,819 miles
- 2006 – 25,231 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass115,514 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryMultiple points of corrosionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Subframe bushes deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisorySteering damper has play. Requires attention.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
21 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,514 miles (+96)1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2023
- Odometer
- 115,514 miles
- Test number
- 165668899923
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryMultiple points of corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryRear Subframe bushes deteriorated
- AdvisorySteering damper has play. Requires attention.
Fail115,418 miles (+7,014)1 dangerous1 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,418 miles
- Test number
- 746368601124
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryMultiple points of corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryRear Subframe bushes deteriorated
- AdvisorySteering damper has play. Requires attention.
Pass108,404 miles (+4,657)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 108,404 miles
- Test number
- 423062598577
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Wipers smearing
- AdvisoryMultiple points of corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass103,747 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 103,747 miles
- Test number
- 809287412683
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
- 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 outer arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail103,745 miles (+6,375)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,745 miles
- Test number
- 247415985526
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
- 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 outer arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass97,370 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 97,370 miles
- Test number
- 486275618995
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,368 miles (+6,164)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,368 miles
- Test number
- 508984522441
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass91,204 miles (+7,037)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2018
- Odometer
- 91,204 miles
- Test number
- 722356209213
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Pass84,167 miles (+6,729)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2017
- Odometer
- 84,167 miles
- Test number
- 930807078642
- AdvisoryEngine warning light shows in dash
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryUpper engine covers fitted
- AdvisoryVehicle under body panels fitted
Pass77,438 miles (+6,838)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2016
- Odometer
- 77,438 miles
- Test number
- 575192115125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,600 miles (+6,918)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2015
- Odometer
- 70,600 miles
- Test number
- 349791824199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,682 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,682 miles
- Test number
- 298482413175
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass63,682 miles (+4,347)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2014
- Odometer
- 63,682 miles
- Test number
- 465122113135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,335 miles (+25)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2013
- Odometer
- 59,335 miles
- Test number
- 638014012179
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail59,310 miles (+4,064)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,310 miles
- Test number
- 949850912184
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass55,246 miles (+5,099)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2012
- Odometer
- 55,246 miles
- Test number
- 695929421175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,147 miles (+5,951)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2011
- Odometer
- 50,147 miles
- Test number
- 212364820114
- AdvisoryCentre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass44,196 miles (+5,922)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2010
- Odometer
- 44,196 miles
- Test number
- 151396929173
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass38,274 miles (+5,455)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2009
- Odometer
- 38,274 miles
- Test number
- 710359718159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,819 miles (+7,588)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2008
- Odometer
- 32,819 miles
- Test number
- 891418027158
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass25,231 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2007
- Odometer
- 25,231 miles
- Test number
- 271352026446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y291 PLE
- Does Y291 PLE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y291 PLE expired on 16 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y291 PLE?
- The MOT on Y291 PLE expired on 16 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y291 PLE done?
- Y291 PLE was recorded at 115,514 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2022, an average of 5,628 miles a year.
- Has Y291 PLE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y291 PLE has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y291 PLE 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 Y291 PLE find?
- Y291 PLE passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2022 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: offside rear position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; multiple points of corrosion, and 10 more.
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