Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc
Y896 LBAMOT history
Y896 LBA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 11 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 82,408 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 82,408 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,992 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y896 LBA
- 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
- 11 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y896 LBA was last recorded at 82,408 miles on 13 Jan 2022, 2,381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 80,027 miles · 22 Jan 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 2,381 miles
- Average per year
- 1,992 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 82,408 miles
- 2021 – 80,027 miles
- 2020 – 78,976 miles
- 2019 – 77,203 miles
- 2018 – 76,413 miles
- 2017 – 75,044 miles
- 2015 – 73,275 miles
- 2014 – 70,952 miles
- 2013 – 68,557 miles
- 2012 – 67,918 miles
- 2010 – 64,578 miles
- 2009 – 63,339 miles
- 2008 – 61,626 miles
- 2007 – 59,347 miles
- 2006 – 55,857 miles
- 2005 – 50,039 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass82,408 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 14 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,408 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 82,408 miles
- Test number
- 939126041900
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
Fail82,408 miles (+2,381)1 repaired10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,408 miles
- Test number
- 653082551852
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
Pass80,027 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 80,027 miles
- Test number
- 210294639365
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted to the vehicle
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail80,027 miles (+1,051)2 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,027 miles
- Test number
- 320076462239
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted to the vehicle
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass78,976 miles (+1,773)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 78,976 miles
- Test number
- 221647400062
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted to the vehicle
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass77,203 miles (+790)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 77,203 miles
- Test number
- 343720240182
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront and rear steering and suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryHeadlamps aim Projected beam image misty (nearside and offside)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass76,413 miles (+1,369)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 76,413 miles
- Test number
- 848396993272
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on all suspension components
Pass75,044 miles (+50)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 75,044 miles
- Test number
- 405662367500
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,994 miles (+1,719)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,994 miles
- Test number
- 988214182320
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass73,275 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 73,275 miles
- Test number
- 774458720457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,275 miles (+2,323)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,275 miles
- Test number
- 393030605658
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass70,952 miles (+2,395)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 70,952 miles
- Test number
- 735375314341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,557 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,557 miles
- Test number
- 436207733021
- Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass68,557 miles (+639)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 68,557 miles
- Test number
- 449147633096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,918 miles (+3,340)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 67,918 miles
- Test number
- 215331632022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,578 miles (+1,239)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 64,578 miles
- Test number
- 400533830398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,339 miles (+1,713)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 63,339 miles
- Test number
- 943164849363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,626 miles (+2,279)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 61,626 miles
- Test number
- 832524058377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,347 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 59,347 miles
- Test number
- 474879837496
- AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail59,347 miles (+3,490)3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,347 miles
- Test number
- 554159237319
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass55,857 miles (+5,818)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 55,857 miles
- Test number
- 831992416364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,039 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,039 miles
- Test number
- 394297885254
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Pass50,039 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 50,039 miles
- Test number
- 670477785256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y896 LBA
- Does Y896 LBA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y896 LBA expired on 26 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y896 LBA?
- The MOT on Y896 LBA expired on 26 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y896 LBA done?
- Y896 LBA was recorded at 82,408 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2022, an average of 1,992 miles a year.
- Has Y896 LBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y896 LBA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y896 LBA 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 LBA find?
- Y896 LBA passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2022 with 10 advisories: central exhaust box corroded; front exhaust mounting defective; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 7 more.
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