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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y869 SWRMOT history

Y869 SWR is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 23 of 34 MOT tests, with 82,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
82,339 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
34
23 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y869 SWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y869 SWR was last recorded at 82,339 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Aug 2023: 81,810 miles, lower than 87,769 miles on 1 Aug 2022.

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
82,328 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
2,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,339 miles
  • 2025 – 82,328 miles
  • 2024 – 82,279 miles
  • 2023 – 81,810 miles
  • 2022 – 87,769 miles
  • 2021 – 79,662 miles
  • 2020 – 74,963 miles
  • 2019 – 72,936 miles
  • 2018 – 71,885 miles
  • 2017 – 71,093 miles
  • 2016 – 70,121 miles
  • 2015 – 68,913 miles
  • 2014 – 65,997 miles
  • 2013 – 64,096 miles
  • 2012 – 60,681 miles
  • 2011 – 57,698 miles
  • 2010 – 54,786 miles
  • 2009 – 51,166 miles
  • 2008 – 45,924 miles
  • 2007 – 34,566 miles
  • 2006 – 22,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,339 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front and rear arms corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

34 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,339 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    82,339 miles
    Test number
    690467729725
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass82,328 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    82,328 miles
    Test number
    461253022975
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear arms corroded

  3. Fail82,324 miles (+45)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,324 miles
    Test number
    304114494808
    • DangerousCentral Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main run (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear arms corroded

  4. Pass82,279 miles (+469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    82,279 miles
    Test number
    561794824774
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront arms slight corrosion

  5. Pass81,810 miles (-5,959)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    81,810 miles
    Test number
    807065615181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion to the rear of vehicle

  6. Pass87,769 miles (+8,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    87,769 miles
    Test number
    411957969878
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,662 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    79,662 miles
    Test number
    694190238332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail79,659 miles (+1,274)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,659 miles
    Test number
    435435115728
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass78,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    78,385 miles
    Test number
    342149624177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,385 miles (+3,422)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,385 miles
    Test number
    370060004794
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass74,963 miles (+2,027)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    74,963 miles
    Test number
    583240812317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,936 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    72,936 miles
    Test number
    439652162239
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on parking brake lever
    • AdvisoryMetal fuel pipe front to rear corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear axle

  13. Fail72,936 miles (+1,051)1 repaired3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,936 miles
    Test number
    420599650352
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on parking brake lever
    • AdvisoryMetal fuel pipe front to rear corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear axle

  14. Pass71,885 miles (+792)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    71,885 miles
    Test number
    146730612473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust system slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryMetal fuel pipe slightly corroded / front to rear

  15. Pass71,093 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    71,093 miles
    Test number
    625374393198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner side edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly deteriorated

  16. Fail71,093 miles (+972)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,093 miles
    Test number
    643562009995
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner side edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly deteriorated

  17. Pass70,121 miles (+1,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    70,121 miles
    Test number
    955969487776
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front exhaust mounting broken

  18. Pass68,913 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    68,913 miles
    Test number
    747970355285
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread slightly worn in inner side edge
    • AdvisorySecond from rear / exhaust silenser box slightly deteriorated

  19. Fail68,913 miles (+2,916)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,913 miles
    Test number
    771880013700
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread slightly worn in inner side edge
    • AdvisorySecond from rear / exhaust silenser box slightly deteriorated

  20. Pass65,997 miles (+1,901)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    65,997 miles
    Test number
    907513724288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    64,096 miles
    Test number
    456433823363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail64,096 miles (+3,415)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,096 miles
    Test number
    137373723394
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass60,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    60,681 miles
    Test number
    198009612383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail60,681 miles (+2,983)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,681 miles
    Test number
    329158912321
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass57,698 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    57,698 miles
    Test number
    148732521300
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Fail57,698 miles (+2,912)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,698 miles
    Test number
    177802621374
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass54,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    54,786 miles
    Test number
    583870020335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail54,786 miles (+3,620)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,786 miles
    Test number
    864700920323
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  29. Pass51,166 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    51,166 miles
    Test number
    434482129447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Fail51,166 miles (+5,242)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,166 miles
    Test number
    990401429316
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass45,924 miles (+960)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    45,924 miles
    Test number
    252575328353
    • Note1. oil leaking from offside rear driveshaft seal 2. rear tyres down to 3mm in places 3. slight corrosion throughout exhaust system

  32. Pass44,964 miles (+10,398)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    44,964 miles
    Test number
    990200568283
    • NoteAdvise n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing off on inside edges

  33. Pass34,566 miles (+11,777)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    34,566 miles
    Test number
    323165967189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass22,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    22,789 miles
    Test number
    984066156142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y869 SWR

Does Y869 SWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y869 SWR is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y869 SWR?
The MOT on Y869 SWR is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y869 SWR done?
Y869 SWR was recorded at 82,339 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 2,949 miles a year.
Has Y869 SWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y869 SWR has failed 11 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y869 SWR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Aug 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y869 SWR find?
Y869 SWR passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides; fuel pipe/s corroded; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.

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