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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,199 cc

Y3 GLJMOT history

Y3 GLJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 113,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2026
Mileage
113,471 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 GLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 GLJ was last recorded at 113,471 miles on 15 Jul 2025, 217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,254 miles · 24 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
217 miles
Average per year
4,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,471 miles
  • 2024 – 113,254 miles
  • 2023 – 112,473 miles
  • 2022 – 111,062 miles
  • 2021 – 110,207 miles
  • 2020 – 108,744 miles
  • 2019 – 105,903 miles
  • 2018 – 101,758 miles
  • 2017 – 100,262 miles
  • 2016 – 99,616 miles
  • 2015 – 95,502 miles
  • 2014 – 93,597 miles
  • 2013 – 91,192 miles
  • 2012 – 89,750 miles
  • 2011 – 76,209 miles
  • 2010 – 70,182 miles
  • 2009 – 60,501 miles
  • 2008 – 48,611 miles
  • 2007 – 41,956 miles
  • 2006 – 29,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,471 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,471 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    113,471 miles
    Test number
    980758451887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,254 miles (+781)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    113,254 miles
    Test number
    716567159430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass112,473 miles (+1,411)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    112,473 miles
    Test number
    476803165781
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS/OS Front
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS/OS Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNSR/OSF Stabilizer bars corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/Rear body corroded within 30cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail corroded within 30cm of lower suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS/OS Rear brakes pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted to front

  4. Pass111,062 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    111,062 miles
    Test number
    979273599433
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail111,062 miles (+855)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,062 miles
    Test number
    548795658584
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass110,207 miles (+1,463)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    110,207 miles
    Test number
    627412790396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass108,744 miles (+2,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    108,744 miles
    Test number
    422974207889
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass105,903 miles (+4,145)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,903 miles
    Test number
    455550440691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,758 miles (+1,496)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    101,758 miles
    Test number
    278026124051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,262 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    100,262 miles
    Test number
    701959813443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,616 miles (+4,114)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    99,616 miles
    Test number
    572431467087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,502 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    95,502 miles
    Test number
    999267735030
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn low on edges of tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn smooth on inner part of tread

  13. Fail95,502 miles (+1,905)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,502 miles
    Test number
    747586435005
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn low on edges of tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn smooth on inner part of tread

  14. Pass93,597 miles (+2,405)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    93,597 miles
    Test number
    655143974057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges

  15. Pass91,192 miles (+1,442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    91,192 miles
    Test number
    428766263026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass89,750 miles (+16)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    89,750 miles
    Test number
    115880582006
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front brake disc worn
    • NoteOffside front brake disc worn

  17. Fail89,734 miles (+13,525)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,734 miles
    Test number
    637169872085
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front brake disc worn
    • NoteOffside front brake disc worn

  18. Pass76,209 miles (+6,027)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    76,209 miles
    Test number
    937142841070
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  19. Pass70,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    70,182 miles
    Test number
    244982310414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail70,182 miles (+9,681)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,182 miles
    Test number
    243940910411
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass60,501 miles (+11,890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    60,501 miles
    Test number
    451926809143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  22. Pass48,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    48,611 miles
    Test number
    562203118136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail48,611 miles (+6,655)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,611 miles
    Test number
    844783918125
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  24. Pass41,956 miles (+12,209)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    41,956 miles
    Test number
    413520747236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    29,747 miles
    Test number
    732286136284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 GLJ

Does Y3 GLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y3 GLJ expired on 4 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y3 GLJ?
The MOT on Y3 GLJ expired on 4 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y3 GLJ done?
Y3 GLJ was recorded at 113,471 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2025, an average of 4,432 miles a year.
Has Y3 GLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 GLJ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on Y3 GLJ 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 Y3 GLJ find?
Y3 GLJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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