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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,295 cc

Y303 YBMMOT history

Y303 YBM is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 19 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 121,729 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2023
Mileage
121,729 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y303 YBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y303 YBM was last recorded at 121,729 miles on 5 Dec 2022, 346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,383 miles · 24 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
346 miles
Average per year
4,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 121,729 miles
  • 2019 – 118,700 miles
  • 2018 – 113,829 miles
  • 2017 – 112,868 miles
  • 2016 – 109,230 miles
  • 2015 – 96,441 miles
  • 2014 – 87,833 miles
  • 2013 – 66,259 miles
  • 2012 – 65,328 miles
  • 2011 – 63,154 miles
  • 2010 – 60,429 miles
  • 2009 – 58,782 miles
  • 2008 – 55,968 miles
  • 2007 – 51,874 miles
  • 2006 – 47,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,729 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,729 miles (+346)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    121,729 miles
    Test number
    217459438157
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail121,383 miles (+2,683)1 dangerous10 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,383 miles
    Test number
    221227963873
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,700 miles (+4,871)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    118,700 miles
    Test number
    846323289283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    113,829 miles
    Test number
    402687737662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail113,829 miles (+961)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,829 miles
    Test number
    579314649110
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass112,868 miles (+3,638)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    112,868 miles
    Test number
    142386303631
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass109,230 miles (+12,789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    109,230 miles
    Test number
    307477630766
    • AdvisoryCentre section exhaust heat shield insecure

  8. Pass96,441 miles (+8,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    96,441 miles
    Test number
    728520515117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass87,833 miles (+21,574)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    87,833 miles
    Test number
    225057804191
    • NoteExhaust front mounting broken butt not insecure
    • NoteRear brake pads worn low

  10. Pass66,259 miles (+931)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    66,259 miles
    Test number
    857952213189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,328 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    65,328 miles
    Test number
    269100812339
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail65,328 miles (+2,174)4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,328 miles
    Test number
    675270512391
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass63,154 miles (+2,725)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    63,154 miles
    Test number
    517184501336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass60,429 miles (+1,647)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    60,429 miles
    Test number
    282250500389
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass58,782 miles (+2,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    58,782 miles
    Test number
    774960409387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass55,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    55,968 miles
    Test number
    704297998232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,962 miles (+4,088)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,962 miles
    Test number
    990647798209
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass51,874 miles (+4,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    51,874 miles
    Test number
    340818587200
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass47,159 miles (+1,915)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    47,159 miles
    Test number
    831861316373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,244 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    45,244 miles
    Test number
    923961266125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about Y303 YBM

Does Y303 YBM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y303 YBM expired on 4 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y303 YBM?
The MOT on Y303 YBM expired on 4 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y303 YBM done?
Y303 YBM was recorded at 121,729 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2022, an average of 4,639 miles a year.
Has Y303 YBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y303 YBM has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y303 YBM 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 Y303 YBM find?
Y303 YBM passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2022 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 4 more.

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