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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y304 FEFMOT history

Y304 FEF is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 19 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 69,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2024
Mileage
69,295 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y304 FEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y304 FEF was last recorded at 69,295 miles on 16 Mar 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Mar 2022: 65,190 miles, lower than 65,191 miles on 28 Feb 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
69,295 miles · 15 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 69,295 miles
  • 2022 – 65,190 miles
  • 2020 – 62,686 miles
  • 2019 – 61,846 miles
  • 2018 – 61,251 miles
  • 2017 – 60,538 miles
  • 2016 – 58,560 miles
  • 2015 – 57,399 miles
  • 2014 – 55,732 miles
  • 2013 – 53,292 miles
  • 2012 – 51,105 miles
  • 2011 – 48,117 miles
  • 2010 – 42,570 miles
  • 2009 – 41,438 miles
  • 2008 – 36,456 miles
  • 2007 – 34,719 miles
  • 2006 – 31,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,295 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Under sideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Head light damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUnder tray fittedRecorded at 4 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.

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

    Failure6 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure6 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Drive belt worn, but not excessively Cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,295 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    69,295 miles
    Test number
    269604924266
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Under side
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Head light damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  2. Fail69,295 miles (+4,105)2 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,295 miles
    Test number
    549060622257
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Under side
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Head light damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  3. Pass65,190 miles (-1)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,190 miles
    Test number
    741537760541
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively Cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Underside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive Diff drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  4. Fail65,191 miles (+2,505)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,191 miles
    Test number
    708182935991
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively Cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Under side of car
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  5. Pass62,686 miles (+840)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,686 miles
    Test number
    283271393905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,846 miles (+595)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,846 miles
    Test number
    777773842237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Pass61,251 miles (+713)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    61,251 miles
    Test number
    727770869740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,538 miles (+1,978)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    60,538 miles
    Test number
    264972331502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,560 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    58,560 miles
    Test number
    436992503094
    • AdvisoryNSR WHEEL BEARING STARTING

  10. Fail58,560 miles (+1,161)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,560 miles
    Test number
    555716534526
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported FRONT HANGER EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNSR WHEEL BEARING STARTING

  11. Pass57,399 miles (+3)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,399 miles
    Test number
    299359785139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNSF tyre beginning to wear on inner edge.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail57,396 miles (+1,664)8 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,396 miles
    Test number
    226038485440
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNSF tyre beginning to wear on inner edge.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass55,732 miles (+19)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    55,732 miles
    Test number
    476578364138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust back box outer skin corroded

  14. Fail55,713 miles (+2,421)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,713 miles
    Test number
    428163664130
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust back box outer skin corroded

  15. Pass53,292 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    53,292 miles
    Test number
    336531493148
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteMain fuel pipe corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  16. Fail53,292 miles (+2,187)6 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,292 miles
    Test number
    805530593181
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteMain fuel pipe corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  17. Pass51,105 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    51,105 miles
    Test number
    626423962169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail51,104 miles (+2,987)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,104 miles
    Test number
    845559652111
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass48,117 miles (+5,547)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    48,117 miles
    Test number
    838236571096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,570 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,570 miles
    Test number
    784896190039
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded

  21. Fail42,570 miles (+1,132)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,570 miles
    Test number
    350768380019
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded

  22. Pass41,438 miles (+4,982)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    41,438 miles
    Test number
    454649009410
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass36,456 miles (+1,737)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    36,456 miles
    Test number
    471928578289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,719 miles (+3,662)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    34,719 miles
    Test number
    584380047201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    31,057 miles
    Test number
    111472546241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y304 FEF

Does Y304 FEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y304 FEF expired on 22 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y304 FEF?
The MOT on Y304 FEF expired on 22 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y304 FEF done?
Y304 FEF was recorded at 69,295 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2023, an average of 2,312 miles a year.
Has Y304 FEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y304 FEF has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y304 FEF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Mar 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y304 FEF find?
Y304 FEF passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2023 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: offside front direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside windscreen wiper blade defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.

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