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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y896 GHBMOT history

Y896 GHB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 15 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 92,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
92,609 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,499 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y896 GHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y896 GHB was last recorded at 92,609 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 4,086 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,523 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,086 miles
Average per year
3,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,609 miles
  • 2025 – 88,523 miles
  • 2024 – 88,322 miles
  • 2023 – 86,498 miles
  • 2022 – 86,329 miles
  • 2021 – 85,932 miles
  • 2020 – 81,791 miles
  • 2019 – 77,696 miles
  • 2018 – 74,307 miles
  • 2017 – 70,979 miles
  • 2016 – 66,430 miles
  • 2015 – 61,277 miles
  • 2014 – 58,279 miles
  • 2013 – 54,421 miles
  • 2012 – 50,077 miles
  • 2011 – 43,235 miles
  • 2010 – 37,355 miles
  • 2009 – 30,309 miles
  • 2008 – 28,380 miles
  • 2007 – 26,118 miles
  • 2006 – 23,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,609 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass92,609 miles (+4,086)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    92,609 miles
    Test number
    974673911225
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass88,523 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    88,523 miles
    Test number
    664618757989
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail88,523 miles (+201)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,523 miles
    Test number
    359558602784
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass88,322 miles (+1,824)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    88,322 miles
    Test number
    987814510410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,498 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    86,498 miles
    Test number
    395821687896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,329 miles (+397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    86,329 miles
    Test number
    703567851053
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail85,932 miles (+4,141)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,932 miles
    Test number
    674214100944
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

  8. Pass81,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,791 miles
    Test number
    737099246188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,791 miles (+4,095)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,791 miles
    Test number
    790178130594
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

  10. Pass77,696 miles (+3,389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,696 miles
    Test number
    673078571873
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  11. Pass74,307 miles (+3,328)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,307 miles
    Test number
    379018583804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing slight play

  12. Pass70,979 miles (+4,549)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,979 miles
    Test number
    383872623837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,430 miles (+5,153)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,430 miles
    Test number
    295260265973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass61,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    61,277 miles
    Test number
    863872846172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,277 miles (+2,998)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,277 miles
    Test number
    972601717455
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass58,279 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    58,279 miles
    Test number
    408203804304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail58,279 miles (+3,858)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,279 miles
    Test number
    737013204300
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass54,421 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    54,421 miles
    Test number
    405934803354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail54,420 miles (+4,343)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,420 miles
    Test number
    967334103303
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass50,077 miles (+6,842)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    50,077 miles
    Test number
    807755602365
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront wiper blades split in place and slightly smearing screen

  21. Pass43,235 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    43,235 miles
    Test number
    725865441262
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Fail43,235 miles (+5,880)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,235 miles
    Test number
    959724941251
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass37,355 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    37,355 miles
    Test number
    620456900356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Fail37,355 miles (+7,046)2 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,355 miles
    Test number
    792846200323
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass30,309 miles (+1,929)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    30,309 miles
    Test number
    250100959443
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres bold inner edges

  26. Pass28,380 miles (+2,262)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    28,380 miles
    Test number
    260258958115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,118 miles (+2,345)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    26,118 miles
    Test number
    362041457127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,773 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    23,773 miles
    Test number
    461657246171
    • 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)

Questions about Y896 GHB

Does Y896 GHB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y896 GHB is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y896 GHB?
The MOT on Y896 GHB is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y896 GHB done?
Y896 GHB was recorded at 92,609 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 3,499 miles a year.
Has Y896 GHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y896 GHB has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y896 GHB 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 Y896 GHB find?
Y896 GHB passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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