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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

Y863 RECMOT history

Y863 REC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 112,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
112,505 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y863 REC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y863 REC was last recorded at 112,505 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,700 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
805 miles
Average per year
4,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,505 miles
  • 2025 – 111,700 miles
  • 2023 – 111,015 miles
  • 2022 – 110,260 miles
  • 2021 – 109,647 miles
  • 2020 – 108,876 miles
  • 2019 – 107,811 miles
  • 2018 – 105,985 miles
  • 2017 – 102,580 miles
  • 2016 – 99,437 miles
  • 2015 – 97,161 miles
  • 2014 – 90,143 miles
  • 2013 – 87,378 miles
  • 2012 – 80,520 miles
  • 2011 – 67,490 miles
  • 2010 – 55,584 miles
  • 2009 – 40,561 miles
  • 2008 – 27,090 miles
  • 2006 – 23,133 miles
  • 2005 – 19,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,505 miles

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Inner CV boot deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Inner tyre sidewall cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,505 miles (+805)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    112,505 miles
    Test number
    476173981464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass111,700 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    111,700 miles
    Test number
    825246782228
    • AdvisoryCentral Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights have been masked to remove beam kick up

  3. Fail111,700 miles (+685)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,700 miles
    Test number
    206436185414
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass111,015 miles (+755)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    111,015 miles
    Test number
    960882743218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,260 miles (+613)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    110,260 miles
    Test number
    291800964227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,647 miles (+771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    109,647 miles
    Test number
    128320932608
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass108,876 miles (+1,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    108,876 miles
    Test number
    824499773052
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

  8. Pass107,811 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    107,811 miles
    Test number
    139582151773
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail107,809 miles (+1,824)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,809 miles
    Test number
    157872523705
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass105,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    105,985 miles
    Test number
    700803681740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail105,985 miles (+3,405)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,985 miles
    Test number
    272788223487
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass102,580 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    102,580 miles
    Test number
    172751156832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner CV boot deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre sidewall cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner CV boot deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak diff

  13. Fail102,580 miles (+3,143)1 failure2 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,580 miles
    Test number
    803307462588
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner CV boot deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre sidewall cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner CV boot deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak diff

  14. Pass99,437 miles (+2,276)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    99,437 miles
    Test number
    985734542625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,161 miles (+7,018)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    97,161 miles
    Test number
    199364147653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail90,143 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,143 miles
    Test number
    137772204171
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass90,143 miles (+2,765)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    90,143 miles
    Test number
    949912204194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,378 miles (+6,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    87,378 miles
    Test number
    708834113025
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass80,520 miles (+13,030)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    80,520 miles
    Test number
    836032632021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,490 miles (+11,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    67,490 miles
    Test number
    187360921463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass55,584 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    55,584 miles
    Test number
    561891340027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,576 miles (+15,015)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,576 miles
    Test number
    110410240492
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  23. Pass40,561 miles (+13,471)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,561 miles
    Test number
    984753519089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,090 miles (+3,957)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    27,090 miles
    Test number
    182409808075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,133 miles (+4,016)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    23,133 miles
    Test number
    502612146203
    • NoteNSF INNER tyre wall split not deep.
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass19,117 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    19,117 miles
    Test number
    843108435273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail19,109 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,109 miles
    Test number
    914277335285
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y863 REC

Does Y863 REC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y863 REC is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y863 REC?
The MOT on Y863 REC is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y863 REC done?
Y863 REC was recorded at 112,505 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 4,481 miles a year.
Has Y863 REC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y863 REC has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on Y863 REC 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 Y863 REC find?
Y863 REC passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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