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Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,143 cc

Y5 VRLMOT history

Y5 VRL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 20 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 74,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
74,249 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 VRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
20 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 VRL was last recorded at 74,249 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,881 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
368 miles
Average per year
5,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,249 miles
  • 2023 – 72,288 miles
  • 2022 – 68,386 miles
  • 2021 – 67,034 miles
  • 2020 – 54,439 miles
  • 2019 – 41,957 miles
  • 2018 – 33,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,249 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 25 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    74,249 miles
    Test number
    506173955274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail74,249 miles (+368)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,249 miles
    Test number
    522342915168
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

  3. Pass73,881 miles (+1,593)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    73,881 miles
    Test number
    305567978743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge Almost through to cord (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass72,288 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    72,288 miles
    Test number
    511132542576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass72,287 miles (+3,901)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    72,287 miles
    Test number
    247447865663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass68,386 miles (+1,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,386 miles
    Test number
    899156115481
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass67,034 miles (+12,595)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,034 miles
    Test number
    514194995546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,439 miles (+471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,439 miles
    Test number
    700681866770
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail53,968 miles (+12,011)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,968 miles
    Test number
    460089634723
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass41,957 miles (+8,743)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,957 miles
    Test number
    525935489655
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryMessage on dash saying fault on passenger airbag

  11. Pass33,214 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    33,214 miles
    Test number
    997296993069
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail33,214 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,214 miles
    Test number
    981859000196
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about Y5 VRL

Does Y5 VRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 VRL is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y5 VRL?
The MOT on Y5 VRL is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 VRL done?
Y5 VRL was recorded at 74,249 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 5,366 miles a year.
Has Y5 VRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 VRL has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y5 VRL 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 Y5 VRL find?
Y5 VRL passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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