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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc

Y5 WCRMOT history

Y5 WCR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 23 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 89,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

Y5 WCR silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
89,839 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 WCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 WCR was last recorded at 89,839 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Aug 2013: 15,252 miles, lower than 137,795 miles on 8 Sept 2012.

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
89,831 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
2,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,839 miles
  • 2024 – 88,375 miles
  • 2023 – 86,837 miles
  • 2022 – 84,033 miles
  • 2021 – 83,905 miles
  • 2020 – 82,099 miles
  • 2019 – 76,901 miles
  • 2018 – 73,854 miles
  • 2016 – 69,513 miles
  • 2015 – 68,667 miles
  • 2014 – 66,636 miles
  • 2013 – 15,252 miles
  • 2012 – 137,795 miles
  • 2011 – 58,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,839 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking,perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,839 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    89,839 miles
    Test number
    363954033615
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking,perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail89,831 miles (+1,456)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,831 miles
    Test number
    560985688689
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking,perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass88,375 miles (+1,538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    88,375 miles
    Test number
    662965162520
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass86,837 miles (+2,804)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,837 miles
    Test number
    454991224792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,033 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,033 miles
    Test number
    381853687641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,905 miles (+1,806)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    83,905 miles
    Test number
    980477881914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,099 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    82,099 miles
    Test number
    256363427675
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Fail82,099 miles (+5,198)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,099 miles
    Test number
    580000867130
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass76,901 miles (+3,047)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    76,901 miles
    Test number
    475744027307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,854 miles (+4,341)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    73,854 miles
    Test number
    396655890430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,513 miles (+846)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    69,513 miles
    Test number
    813879357296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,667 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    68,667 miles
    Test number
    367075625241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,666 miles (+2,030)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,666 miles
    Test number
    718074125236
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  14. Pass66,636 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    66,636 miles
    Test number
    177322234250
    • NoteOffside rear brake hose cracked & perishe up.

  15. Fail66,636 miles (+51,384)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,636 miles
    Test number
    149711434251
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteFront brake disc corroded inner braking surface area.
    • NoteNearside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.
    • NoteOffside rear brake hose cracked & perishe up.
    • NoteRear brake disc's corroded on braking edges.

  16. Pass15,252 miles (-122,543)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    15,252 miles
    Test number
    678263413220
    • NoteNearside front tyre side wall perishe up.
    • NoteNearside rear brakes slightly noisey.
    • NoteOffside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth.
    • NoteRear brake pad linning approx 80% worn.

  17. Pass137,795 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    137,795 miles
    Test number
    375252252232
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth & wearing edges.

  18. Fail137,795 miles (+79,410)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,795 miles
    Test number
    357541152487
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth & wearing edges.

  19. Pass58,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    58,385 miles
    Test number
    219523761273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 WCR

Does Y5 WCR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y5 WCR expired on 29 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y5 WCR?
The MOT on Y5 WCR expired on 29 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y5 WCR done?
Y5 WCR was recorded at 89,839 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 2,229 miles a year.
Has Y5 WCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 WCR has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y5 WCR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y5 WCR find?
Y5 WCR passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking,perishing; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear corroded; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, and 2 more.

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