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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 2014 · 1,796 cc

Y6 VABMOT history

Y6 VAB is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 55,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

Y6 VAB red Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
55,041 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y6 VAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y6 VAB was last recorded at 55,041 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 3,071 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,970 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,071 miles
Average per year
4,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,041 miles
  • 2025 – 51,970 miles
  • 2024 – 46,700 miles
  • 2023 – 43,483 miles
  • 2022 – 38,280 miles
  • 2021 – 31,477 miles
  • 2020 – 27,078 miles
  • 2019 – 24,256 miles
  • 2018 – 19,536 miles
  • 2017 – 14,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,041 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Under trays fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 20 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,041 miles (+3,071)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    55,041 miles
    Test number
    407861819361
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass51,970 miles (+5,270)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2026
    Odometer
    51,970 miles
    Test number
    561206261292
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass46,700 miles (+3,217)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    46,700 miles
    Test number
    653508433816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass43,483 miles (+5,203)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    43,483 miles
    Test number
    582281044068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass38,280 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    38,280 miles
    Test number
    334804834764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail38,223 miles (+6,746)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,223 miles
    Test number
    147511505067
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass31,477 miles (+4,399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    31,477 miles
    Test number
    763577628485
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.
  8. Pass27,078 miles (+2,822)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    27,078 miles
    Test number
    636942844709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,256 miles (+4,720)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    24,256 miles
    Test number
    133685776961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,536 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    19,536 miles
    Test number
    625215974023
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.
  11. Fail19,534 miles (+5,093)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,534 miles
    Test number
    643667580049
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.
  12. Pass14,441 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    14,441 miles
    Test number
    824592263041
    • AdvisoryTHE NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN TO THE LEGAL MIN

Questions about Y6 VAB

Does Y6 VAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y6 VAB is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y6 VAB?
The MOT on Y6 VAB is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y6 VAB done?
Y6 VAB was recorded at 55,041 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 4,467 miles a year.
Has Y6 VAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y6 VAB has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y6 VAB 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 Y6 VAB find?
Y6 VAB passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread.

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