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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,295 cc

Y299 GECMOT history

Y299 GEC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 139,475 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2025
Mileage
139,475 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y299 GEC
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
30 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y299 GEC was last recorded at 139,475 miles on 14 Dec 2023, 3,261 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,214 miles · 10 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
3,261 miles
Average per year
5,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 139,475 miles
  • 2021 – 131,358 miles
  • 2020 – 129,001 miles
  • 2019 – 124,463 miles
  • 2018 – 121,993 miles
  • 2017 – 118,580 miles
  • 2016 – 115,468 miles
  • 2015 – 109,467 miles
  • 2014 – 105,645 miles
  • 2013 – 96,226 miles
  • 2012 – 93,768 miles
  • 2011 – 91,930 miles
  • 2010 – 88,827 miles
  • 2009 – 82,410 miles
  • 2008 – 70,427 miles
  • 2006 – 56,005 miles
  • 2005 – 40,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,475 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension heavily undersealed

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,475 miles (+3,261)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    139,475 miles
    Test number
    405248492477
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension heavily undersealed

  2. Pass136,214 miles (+4,856)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    136,214 miles
    Test number
    460227527160
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass131,358 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    131,358 miles
    Test number
    481576570568
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail131,358 miles (+2,357)1 dangerous12 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,358 miles
    Test number
    984716563041
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass129,001 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    129,001 miles
    Test number
    915148010924
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  6. Fail129,001 miles (+4,538)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,001 miles
    Test number
    535860612059
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  7. Pass124,463 miles (+2,470)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    124,463 miles
    Test number
    845025207371
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass121,993 miles (+41)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    121,993 miles
    Test number
    685811962118
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp not working

  9. Fail121,952 miles (+3,372)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,952 miles
    Test number
    764527296741
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp not working

  10. Pass118,580 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    118,580 miles
    Test number
    675945039657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail118,430 miles (+2,962)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,430 miles
    Test number
    872204963199
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

  12. Pass115,468 miles (+6,001)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    115,468 miles
    Test number
    610095337105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,467 miles (+3,822)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    109,467 miles
    Test number
    878049795023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass105,645 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    105,645 miles
    Test number
    785584684030
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine managment light on

  15. Fail105,645 miles (+9,419)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,645 miles
    Test number
    457673684006
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine managment light on

  16. Pass96,226 miles (+2,458)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    96,226 miles
    Test number
    688445093041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,768 miles (+1,838)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    93,768 miles
    Test number
    217875422484
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass91,930 miles (+6)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    91,930 miles
    Test number
    268239731470
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  19. Fail91,924 miles (+3,097)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,924 miles
    Test number
    618852831196
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  20. Pass88,827 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    88,827 miles
    Test number
    503505540186
    • NoteCut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

  21. Fail88,827 miles (+6,417)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,827 miles
    Test number
    222985440460
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

  22. Pass82,410 miles (+11,983)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    82,410 miles
    Test number
    983361919173
    • NoteFront discs seem low
    • NoteStone chip in windsreen

  23. Pass70,427 miles (+14,422)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    70,427 miles
    Test number
    162593498445
    • NoteN/S/F tyre worn nearly ON limits of wear at inner tread edge area
    • NoteRear chassis areas at subframe mounts getting abit corroded and subframe and susp/arms

  24. Pass56,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    56,005 miles
    Test number
    391522486411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail56,005 miles (+15,635)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,005 miles
    Test number
    324692386281
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass40,370 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    40,370 miles
    Test number
    334223775293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y299 GEC

Does Y299 GEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y299 GEC expired on 9 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y299 GEC?
The MOT on Y299 GEC expired on 9 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y299 GEC done?
Y299 GEC was recorded at 139,475 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2023, an average of 5,444 miles a year.
Has Y299 GEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y299 GEC has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on Y299 GEC 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 Y299 GEC find?
Y299 GEC passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2023 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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