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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,798 cc

Y7 CHRMOT history

Y7 CHR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 24 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 32,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

Y7 CHR silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
32,821 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 CHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 CHR was last recorded at 32,821 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 1,584 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,237 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,584 miles
Average per year
2,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 32,821 miles
  • 2025 – 31,237 miles
  • 2024 – 29,127 miles
  • 2023 – 27,145 miles
  • 2022 – 25,171 miles
  • 2021 – 22,742 miles
  • 2019 – 18,358 miles
  • 2018 – 14,954 miles
  • 2017 – 12,841 miles
  • 2016 – 11,445 miles
  • 2015 – 10,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,821 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 14 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,821 miles (+1,584)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    32,821 miles
    Test number
    903403575497
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass31,237 miles (+21)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    31,237 miles
    Test number
    436787462102
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail31,216 miles (+2,089)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,216 miles
    Test number
    609262189915
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords damage outer sidewall, cracked / perished + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall, cracked / perished + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass29,127 miles (+1,982)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    29,127 miles
    Test number
    394811533809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall + worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Numerous cuts outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass27,145 miles (+1,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    27,145 miles
    Test number
    289794476857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass25,171 miles (+2,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    25,171 miles
    Test number
    272006193952
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass22,742 miles (+4,384)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    22,742 miles
    Test number
    190130942632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components
  8. Pass18,358 miles (+3,404)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    18,358 miles
    Test number
    716873709178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines
  9. Pass14,954 miles (+2,113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    14,954 miles
    Test number
    433577285631
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components
    • AdvisoryVehicle undertray fitted obscuring some underside components
  10. Pass12,841 miles (+1,396)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    12,841 miles
    Test number
    495434604852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass11,445 miles (+1,256)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    11,445 miles
    Test number
    353616818072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass10,189 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    10,189 miles
    Test number
    766204105100
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about Y7 CHR

Does Y7 CHR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 CHR is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y7 CHR?
The MOT on Y7 CHR is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y7 CHR done?
Y7 CHR was recorded at 32,821 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 2,005 miles a year.
Has Y7 CHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 CHR has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y7 CHR 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 Y7 CHR find?
Y7 CHR passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rear arm; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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