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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

Y296 SCNMOT history

Y296 SCN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 119,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jan 2026
Mileage
119,215 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y296 SCN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y296 SCN was last recorded at 119,215 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,184 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
4,164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,215 miles
  • 2025 – 119,184 miles
  • 2024 – 117,307 miles
  • 2022 – 116,322 miles
  • 2021 – 114,298 miles
  • 2020 – 114,250 miles
  • 2019 – 114,178 miles
  • 2018 – 113,527 miles
  • 2017 – 104,284 miles
  • 2016 – 95,983 miles
  • 2015 – 85,919 miles
  • 2014 – 70,627 miles
  • 2013 – 65,692 miles
  • 2011 – 61,246 miles
  • 2010 – 57,226 miles
  • 2009 – 51,327 miles
  • 2008 – 45,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail119,215 miles
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Bonnet strut weak and not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside rear cross support bar heavily corroded and holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside front indicator lense missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail119,215 miles (+31)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,215 miles
    Test number
    399654209241
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  2. Pass119,184 miles (+1,877)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    119,184 miles
    Test number
    953968796200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,307 miles (+985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    117,307 miles
    Test number
    165050678110
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass116,322 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    116,322 miles
    Test number
    739569439737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail116,308 miles (+2,010)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,308 miles
    Test number
    501028671545
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass114,298 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    114,298 miles
    Test number
    637790801225
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  7. Fail114,292 miles (+42)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,292 miles
    Test number
    469552095346
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  8. Pass114,250 miles (+72)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    114,250 miles
    Test number
    791077770915
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket loose

  9. Pass114,178 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    114,178 miles
    Test number
    786964611512
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail114,175 miles (+648)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,175 miles
    Test number
    622134834317
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass113,527 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    113,527 miles
    Test number
    167496709775
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail113,512 miles (+9,228)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,512 miles
    Test number
    440570963172
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass104,284 miles (+39)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    104,284 miles
    Test number
    797432891000
    • AdvisoryBonnet strut weak and not working
    • AdvisoryNearside rear cross support bar heavily corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside front indicator lense missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail104,245 miles (+8,262)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,245 miles
    Test number
    395572804034
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBonnet strut weak and not working
    • AdvisoryNearside rear cross support bar heavily corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside front indicator lense missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass95,983 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    95,983 miles
    Test number
    338081980363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail95,981 miles (+10,062)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,981 miles
    Test number
    128512512076
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass85,919 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    85,919 miles
    Test number
    238586005250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail85,919 miles (+15,292)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,919 miles
    Test number
    898816705288
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass70,627 miles (+4,935)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,627 miles
    Test number
    689994304279
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure

  20. Pass65,692 miles (+4,446)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    65,692 miles
    Test number
    346037213102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    61,246 miles
    Test number
    425970201244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail61,246 miles (+1,193)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,246 miles
    Test number
    219130191463
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  23. Pass60,053 miles (+2,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    60,053 miles
    Test number
    875794561035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass57,226 miles (+5,899)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    57,226 miles
    Test number
    212535860002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,327 miles (+6,161)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    51,327 miles
    Test number
    830955159012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    45,166 miles
    Test number
    651901398008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y296 SCN

Does Y296 SCN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y296 SCN expired on 14 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y296 SCN?
The MOT on Y296 SCN expired on 14 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y296 SCN done?
Y296 SCN was recorded at 119,215 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 4,164 miles a year.
Has Y296 SCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y296 SCN has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y296 SCN 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 Y296 SCN find?
Y296 SCN failed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 3 major defects: electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; nearside front headlamp light intensity severely reduced; offside front headlamp light intensity severely reduced.

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