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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 2,295 cc

Y37 BGNMOT history

Y37 BGN is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 12 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 99,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
99,472 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y37 BGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y37 BGN was last recorded at 99,472 miles on 13 May 2026, 1,634 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,838 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,634 miles
Average per year
2,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,472 miles
  • 2025 – 97,838 miles
  • 2024 – 95,279 miles
  • 2023 – 93,311 miles
  • 2022 – 91,192 miles
  • 2021 – 85,650 miles
  • 2020 – 82,958 miles
  • 2019 – 77,379 miles
  • 2018 – 73,833 miles
  • 2017 – 69,024 miles
  • 2016 – 66,257 miles
  • 2015 – 64,872 miles
  • 2014 – 63,422 miles
  • 2013 – 61,874 miles
  • 2012 – 60,738 miles
  • 2011 – 59,644 miles
  • 2010 – 58,817 miles
  • 2009 – 57,861 miles
  • 2008 – 54,323 miles
  • 2007 – 48,441 miles
  • 2006 – 41,481 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,472 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Body panel corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,472 miles (+1,634)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    99,472 miles
    Test number
    669642574300
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body panel corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass97,838 miles (+2,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    97,838 miles
    Test number
    594263643947
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass95,279 miles (+1,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    95,279 miles
    Test number
    761488511629
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass93,311 miles (+2,119)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    93,311 miles
    Test number
    557489518516
    • 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 Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass91,192 miles (+5,542)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    91,192 miles
    Test number
    473751427659
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass85,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    85,650 miles
    Test number
    371502321549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail85,650 miles (+2,692)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,650 miles
    Test number
    345596560223
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass82,958 miles (+5,579)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    82,958 miles
    Test number
    163574926337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,379 miles (+3,546)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,379 miles
    Test number
    148631271423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,833 miles (+4,809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    73,833 miles
    Test number
    527939334104
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass69,024 miles (+2,767)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,024 miles
    Test number
    625605109770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,257 miles (+1,385)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,257 miles
    Test number
    505043500619
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing low
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass64,872 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    64,872 miles
    Test number
    339881405456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,870 miles (+46)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,870 miles
    Test number
    255047695133
    • 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)

  15. Fail64,824 miles (+1,402)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,824 miles
    Test number
    266233385156
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine Malfunction Light on

  16. Pass63,422 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    63,422 miles
    Test number
    649026574144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,414 miles (+1,540)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,414 miles
    Test number
    779520674146
    • 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)

  18. Pass61,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    61,874 miles
    Test number
    195509563135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,874 miles (+1,136)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,874 miles
    Test number
    165039463120
    • 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)

  20. Pass60,738 miles (+1,094)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    60,738 miles
    Test number
    547945572154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,644 miles (+827)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    59,644 miles
    Test number
    559452161136
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass58,817 miles (+956)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    58,817 miles
    Test number
    733366350112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

  23. Pass57,861 miles (+3,538)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    57,861 miles
    Test number
    362504169101
    • NoteFront And Rear Number Plates Slighty Deteriorated.

  24. Pass54,323 miles (+5,882)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    54,323 miles
    Test number
    290693068148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,441 miles (+6,960)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    48,441 miles
    Test number
    602791697117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    41,481 miles
    Test number
    213753096437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y37 BGN

Does Y37 BGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y37 BGN is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y37 BGN?
The MOT on Y37 BGN is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y37 BGN done?
Y37 BGN was recorded at 99,472 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 2,924 miles a year.
Has Y37 BGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y37 BGN has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2021.
Has the mileage on Y37 BGN 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 Y37 BGN find?
Y37 BGN passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front body panel corroded; offside front body panel corroded, and 1 more.

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