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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,295 cc

Y879 TGTMOT history

Y879 TGT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 80,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2026
Mileage
80,874 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y879 TGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y879 TGT was last recorded at 80,874 miles on 22 Aug 2025, 1,133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,741 miles · 22 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,133 miles
Average per year
2,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,874 miles
  • 2024 – 79,741 miles
  • 2023 – 79,679 miles
  • 2022 – 78,303 miles
  • 2021 – 76,620 miles
  • 2020 – 75,428 miles
  • 2019 – 74,298 miles
  • 2018 – 72,515 miles
  • 2017 – 70,832 miles
  • 2016 – 69,411 miles
  • 2015 – 67,986 miles
  • 2014 – 66,233 miles
  • 2013 – 65,066 miles
  • 2012 – 63,783 miles
  • 2011 – 60,809 miles
  • 2010 – 57,458 miles
  • 2009 – 52,633 miles
  • 2008 – 48,356 miles
  • 2007 – 40,022 miles
  • 2006 – 34,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,874 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust joint bolt corroded

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Central exhaust centre section and silencer are rusted/weak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Lower bumper/spolier split with a sharpe edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,874 miles (+1,133)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    80,874 miles
    Test number
    993618373791
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust joint bolt corroded

  2. Pass79,741 miles (+62)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    79,741 miles
    Test number
    719556005271
    • AdvisoryAll exhaust bolts corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass79,679 miles (+1,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    79,679 miles
    Test number
    382695954997
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamps corroded

  4. Pass78,303 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    78,303 miles
    Test number
    477947996749
    • AdvisoryAll exhaust fittings/clamp bolts etc. corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail78,303 miles (+1,683)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,303 miles
    Test number
    635377287318
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll exhaust fittings/clamp bolts etc. corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass76,620 miles (+1,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    76,620 miles
    Test number
    320905087233
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass75,428 miles (+1,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    75,428 miles
    Test number
    312247578269
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass74,298 miles (+1,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,298 miles
    Test number
    896997319540
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass72,515 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,515 miles
    Test number
    325087395880
    • AdvisoryExhaust system has some weak areas due to corrosion centre silencer outer casing rusted through.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower bumper is broken/split.
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail72,515 miles (+1,683)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,515 miles
    Test number
    832784903347
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Lubricated catch to get it to work. (3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system has some weak areas due to corrosion centre silencer outer casing rusted through.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower bumper is broken/split.
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass70,832 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    70,832 miles
    Test number
    247877000726
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust centre section and silencer are rusted/weak.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower bumper/spolier split with a sharpe edge.
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail70,831 miles (+1,420)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,831 miles
    Test number
    906937594419
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust centre section and silencer are rusted/weak.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower bumper/spolier split with a sharpe edge.
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass69,411 miles (+1,425)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    69,411 miles
    Test number
    330230359594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,986 miles (+1,753)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    67,986 miles
    Test number
    816702215299
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight deterioration on rear reg; plate

  15. Pass66,233 miles (+1,167)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    66,233 miles
    Test number
    186654604295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,066 miles (+1,283)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    65,066 miles
    Test number
    425392013283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,783 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    63,783 miles
    Test number
    106830402286
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSlight deterioration onrear reg; plate

  18. Fail63,783 miles (+2,974)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,783 miles
    Test number
    286880602244
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSlight deterioration onrear reg; plate

  19. Pass60,809 miles (+3,351)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    60,809 miles
    Test number
    208347181127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine fault light on.
    • NoteFront brake test showed 13% imbalance.

  20. Pass57,458 miles (+4,825)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    57,458 miles
    Test number
    171160600242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine management light on.

  21. Pass52,633 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    52,633 miles
    Test number
    662541899170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail52,633 miles (+4,277)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,633 miles
    Test number
    882541199184
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass48,356 miles (+8,334)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    48,356 miles
    Test number
    522448108297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,022 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    40,022 miles
    Test number
    392505607494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,008 miles (+5,615)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,008 miles
    Test number
    723254707227
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth number plates starting to deteriorate

  26. Pass34,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    34,393 miles
    Test number
    854161806278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail34,393 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,393 miles
    Test number
    912191306259
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y879 TGT

Does Y879 TGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y879 TGT expired on 21 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y879 TGT?
The MOT on Y879 TGT expired on 21 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y879 TGT done?
Y879 TGT was recorded at 80,874 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2025, an average of 2,435 miles a year.
Has Y879 TGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y879 TGT has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y879 TGT 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 Y879 TGT find?
Y879 TGT passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides; rear oil leak, but not excessive diff; centre exhaust joint bolt corroded.

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