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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,295 cc

Y49 RDLMOT history

Y49 RDL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 56,751 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
56,751 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y49 RDL
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
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y49 RDL was last recorded at 56,751 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,750 miles · 4 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,751 miles
  • 2024 – 55,519 miles
  • 2023 – 54,532 miles
  • 2022 – 53,404 miles
  • 2021 – 51,150 miles
  • 2019 – 50,408 miles
  • 2018 – 50,043 miles
  • 2017 – 48,783 miles
  • 2016 – 48,561 miles
  • 2015 – 48,332 miles
  • 2014 – 48,072 miles
  • 2013 – 46,741 miles
  • 2012 – 46,027 miles
  • 2011 – 45,070 miles
  • 2010 – 43,380 miles
  • 2009 – 41,055 miles
  • 2008 – 32,994 miles
  • 2006 – 21,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,751 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,751 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    56,751 miles
    Test number
    558184816879
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail56,750 miles (+1,231)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,750 miles
    Test number
    519038853798
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass55,519 miles (+987)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    55,519 miles
    Test number
    595988782933
    • MinorRear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer on both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass54,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    54,532 miles
    Test number
    749286264606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail54,532 miles (+1,128)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,532 miles
    Test number
    308464304642
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass53,404 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    53,404 miles
    Test number
    351179868631
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryAll four Shock absorbers case corroded

  7. Fail53,404 miles (+1,253)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,404 miles
    Test number
    854340044684
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryAll four Shock absorbers case corroded

  8. Pass52,151 miles (+41)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    52,151 miles
    Test number
    512270600234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail52,110 miles (+960)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,110 miles
    Test number
    743990907202
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to water ingress headlight aim pattern is insufficient (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass51,150 miles (+742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    51,150 miles
    Test number
    256489068284
    • AdvisoryN/s front jacking bump stop missing

  11. Pass50,408 miles (+365)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,408 miles
    Test number
    987427115787
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre + tread area has age related cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread area has age related cracking

  12. Pass50,043 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,043 miles
    Test number
    980228492433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine check light on

  13. Fail50,043 miles (+1,260)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,043 miles
    Test number
    837041924620
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine check light on

  14. Pass48,783 miles (+222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    48,783 miles
    Test number
    353244254336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass48,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,561 miles
    Test number
    968431322408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,555 miles (+223)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,555 miles
    Test number
    214294990495
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

  17. Pass48,332 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    48,332 miles
    Test number
    119597175140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,072 miles
    Test number
    248580474161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,072 miles (+1,331)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,072 miles
    Test number
    299680174477
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass46,741 miles (+714)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    46,741 miles
    Test number
    725247773158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,027 miles (+957)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    46,027 miles
    Test number
    936700682144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,070 miles (+1,690)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    45,070 miles
    Test number
    239868561406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,380 miles (+2,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    43,380 miles
    Test number
    522877090198
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass41,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    41,055 miles
    Test number
    384314669446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail41,055 miles (+8,061)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,055 miles
    Test number
    452364969286
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass32,994 miles (+11,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    32,994 miles
    Test number
    730757868001
    • 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)

  27. Pass21,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    21,904 miles
    Test number
    771257686054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail21,904 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,904 miles
    Test number
    152257386409
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y49 RDL

Does Y49 RDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y49 RDL is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y49 RDL?
The MOT on Y49 RDL is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y49 RDL done?
Y49 RDL was recorded at 56,751 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 1,769 miles a year.
Has Y49 RDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y49 RDL has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y49 RDL 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 Y49 RDL find?
Y49 RDL passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside rear suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced; offside rear nail in tyre, and 1 more.

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