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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,295 cc

Y297 LCSMOT history

Y297 LCS is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 115,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
115,590 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y297 LCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y297 LCS was last recorded at 115,590 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 3,496 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,094 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,496 miles
Average per year
2,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,590 miles
  • 2025 – 112,094 miles
  • 2024 – 107,595 miles
  • 2023 – 104,562 miles
  • 2022 – 102,520 miles
  • 2021 – 97,540 miles
  • 2020 – 93,993 miles
  • 2019 – 91,080 miles
  • 2018 – 89,247 miles
  • 2017 – 87,687 miles
  • 2016 – 85,805 miles
  • 2015 – 83,344 miles
  • 2014 – 82,658 miles
  • 2013 – 81,281 miles
  • 2012 – 80,473 miles
  • 2011 – 78,418 miles
  • 2010 – 76,777 miles
  • 2009 – 74,602 miles
  • 2008 – 73,198 miles
  • 2007 – 69,749 miles
  • 2006 – 65,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,590 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

33 tests since 22 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,590 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    115,590 miles
    Test number
    296066040311
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail115,590 miles (+3,496)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,590 miles
    Test number
    494110608977
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass112,094 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    112,094 miles
    Test number
    542549006995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail112,093 miles (+4,498)5 major1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,093 miles
    Test number
    769944319332
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront heath shiel loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass107,595 miles (+3,033)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    107,595 miles
    Test number
    361539721634
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded skin splitting

  6. Pass104,562 miles (+2,042)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    104,562 miles
    Test number
    666372482448
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF and OSF (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear leading through centre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass102,520 miles (+39)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    102,520 miles
    Test number
    393137072768
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear secondary exhaust back box outer skin corroded and detached

  8. Fail102,481 miles (+4,941)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,481 miles
    Test number
    287773245524
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded nsf line front brake pipe and ferule located at curve to lower dash firewall see chalking (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded osf line front brake pipe and ferule located at curve to lower dash firewall see chalking (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear secondary exhaust back box outer skin corroded and detached

  9. Pass97,540 miles (+3,547)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    97,540 miles
    Test number
    962056646383
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases secondry back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust safety straps broke in 3 locations however support gromits are intact
    • AdvisoryRear secondary back box badly corrded both skins

  10. Pass93,993 miles (+2,913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    93,993 miles
    Test number
    847048825381
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured all 4 (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass91,080 miles (+1,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,080 miles
    Test number
    459128657409
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass89,247 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    89,247 miles
    Test number
    441813405851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,244 miles (+1,557)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,244 miles
    Test number
    183354475824
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass87,687 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    87,687 miles
    Test number
    153793994222
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail87,678 miles (+1,873)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,678 miles
    Test number
    825943014611
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass85,805 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    85,805 miles
    Test number
    973854888994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,797 miles (+2,453)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,797 miles
    Test number
    412602753273
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass83,344 miles (+686)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    83,344 miles
    Test number
    137360755182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    82,658 miles
    Test number
    535333364128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail82,656 miles (+1,375)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,656 miles
    Test number
    827703164107
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass81,281 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    81,281 miles
    Test number
    256283173463
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail81,281 miles (+808)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,281 miles
    Test number
    505086963172
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass80,473 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    80,473 miles
    Test number
    989577152168
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail80,473 miles (+2,055)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,473 miles
    Test number
    268467752452
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass78,418 miles (+1,641)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    78,418 miles
    Test number
    279514451466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass76,777 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    76,777 miles
    Test number
    903412760129
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOuter Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Fail76,777 miles (+2,175)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,777 miles
    Test number
    213651860400
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOuter Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine warning light on.

  28. Pass74,602 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    74,602 miles
    Test number
    481417589193
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Fail74,602 miles (+1,404)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,602 miles
    Test number
    920527789177
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass73,198 miles (+3,449)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    73,198 miles
    Test number
    484243508299
    • NoteWindscreen wipers very slow in operation

  31. Pass69,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    69,749 miles
    Test number
    854274907282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail69,749 miles (+4,573)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,749 miles
    Test number
    602340707278
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  33. Pass65,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    65,176 miles
    Test number
    341003906271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y297 LCS

Does Y297 LCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y297 LCS is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y297 LCS?
The MOT on Y297 LCS is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y297 LCS done?
Y297 LCS was recorded at 115,590 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 2,555 miles a year.
Has Y297 LCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y297 LCS has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y297 LCS 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 Y297 LCS find?
Y297 LCS passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s.

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