Mercedes-Benz SLK
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,295 cc
Y889 VGCMOT history
Y889 VGC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 82,011 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 82,011 mi
- At MOT on 2 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,991 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y889 VGC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y889 VGC was last recorded at 82,011 miles on 2 Feb 2023, 11,855 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 70,156 miles · 29 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 11,855 miles
- Average per year
- 3,991 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 82,011 miles
- 2022 – 70,156 miles
- 2021 – 63,169 miles
- 2019 – 59,227 miles
- 2018 – 56,397 miles
- 2017 – 53,732 miles
- 2016 – 52,960 miles
- 2015 – 47,260 miles
- 2014 – 44,701 miles
- 2013 – 38,322 miles
- 2012 – 37,142 miles
- 2011 – 33,708 miles
- 2010 – 27,183 miles
- 2009 – 24,648 miles
- 2008 – 22,334 miles
- 2007 – 19,578 miles
- 2006 – 14,612 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass82,011 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inside edge
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,011 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 82,011 miles
- Test number
- 253335925351
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inside edge
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail82,011 miles (+11,855)2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,011 miles
- Test number
- 826513939868
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inside edge
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass70,156 miles (+6,987)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 70,156 miles
- Test number
- 525668428165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,169 miles (+3,942)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 63,169 miles
- Test number
- 788938077045
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Pass59,227 miles (+2,830)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 59,227 miles
- Test number
- 511490064437
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass56,397 miles (+2,665)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 56,397 miles
- Test number
- 222834619753
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,732 miles (+772)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2018
- Odometer
- 53,732 miles
- Test number
- 294749436167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,960 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2017
- Odometer
- 52,960 miles
- Test number
- 539286754083
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
Fail52,960 miles (+5,700)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,960 miles
- Test number
- 834625298801
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
Pass47,260 miles (+2,559)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 47,260 miles
- Test number
- 127360575026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,701 miles (+6,379)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 44,701 miles
- Test number
- 739848374083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,322 miles (+1,180)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 38,322 miles
- Test number
- 347873853075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,142 miles (+3,434)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 37,142 miles
- Test number
- 647833772027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,708 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 33,708 miles
- Test number
- 485123471090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,708 miles (+6,525)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,708 miles
- Test number
- 577463271082
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass27,183 miles (+2,535)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 27,183 miles
- Test number
- 940974760013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,648 miles (+2,314)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 24,648 miles
- Test number
- 630105769038
- AdvisoryCentre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak rom rear diff
Pass22,334 miles (+2,756)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 22,334 miles
- Test number
- 163562878066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,578 miles (+4,966)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 19,578 miles
- Test number
- 550008267094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,612 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 14,612 miles
- Test number
- 621543676024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y889 VGC
- Does Y889 VGC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y889 VGC expired on 1 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y889 VGC?
- The MOT on Y889 VGC expired on 1 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y889 VGC done?
- Y889 VGC was recorded at 82,011 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2023, an average of 3,991 miles a year.
- Has Y889 VGC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y889 VGC has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y889 VGC 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 Y889 VGC find?
- Y889 VGC passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.
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