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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,295 cc

Y8 GTWMOT history

Y8 GTW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 11 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 115,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2026
Mileage
115,949 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 GTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 GTW was last recorded at 115,949 miles on 4 Sept 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,948 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,949 miles
  • 2024 – 105,500 miles
  • 2023 – 102,517 miles
  • 2022 – 97,138 miles
  • 2021 – 93,202 miles
  • 2020 – 89,774 miles
  • 2019 – 86,698 miles
  • 2018 – 85,270 miles
  • 2017 – 79,807 miles
  • 2016 – 75,589 miles
  • 2015 – 73,997 miles
  • 2014 – 69,125 miles
  • 2013 – 60,167 miles
  • 2012 – 52,487 miles
  • 2011 – 42,331 miles
  • 2010 – 36,613 miles
  • 2009 – 36,523 miles
  • 2008 – 36,420 miles
  • 2007 – 33,930 miles
  • 2006 – 29,486 miles
  • 2005 – 25,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,949 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust system corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Underside showing signs of corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S AND N/S (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,949 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    115,949 miles
    Test number
    180596762604
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail115,948 miles (+10,448)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,948 miles
    Test number
    177417891470
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass105,500 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    105,500 miles
    Test number
    669191739652
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front flasher lamp and bumper slightly damaged

  4. Fail105,500 miles (+2,983)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,500 miles
    Test number
    182406534847
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front flasher lamp and bumper slightly damaged

  5. Pass102,517 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    102,517 miles
    Test number
    553459941306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail102,517 miles (+5,379)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,517 miles
    Test number
    672266801046
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass97,138 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    97,138 miles
    Test number
    956658038466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail97,134 miles (+3,932)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,134 miles
    Test number
    226669589340
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass93,202 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    93,202 miles
    Test number
    709715430145
    • AdvisoryUnderside showing signs of corrosion

  10. Fail93,176 miles (+3,402)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,176 miles
    Test number
    608481280403
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside showing signs of corrosion

  11. Pass89,774 miles (+3,076)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    89,774 miles
    Test number
    912020233017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass86,698 miles (+1,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    86,698 miles
    Test number
    282715054893
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension components slight surface corrosion rear

  13. Pass85,270 miles (+1,790)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    85,270 miles
    Test number
    622444468934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,480 miles (+3,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    83,480 miles
    Test number
    771664328716
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S AND N/S (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S AND N/S (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass79,807 miles (+4,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    79,807 miles
    Test number
    281228537633
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S AND N/S (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass75,589 miles (+1,592)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    75,589 miles
    Test number
    326633290992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,997 miles (+4,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    73,997 miles
    Test number
    684353506570
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass69,125 miles (+8,958)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    69,125 miles
    Test number
    518323874214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,167 miles (+7,680)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    60,167 miles
    Test number
    655990583224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,487 miles (+10,156)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    52,487 miles
    Test number
    825642672257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,331 miles (+5,718)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    42,331 miles
    Test number
    686926871296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,613 miles (+90)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    36,613 miles
    Test number
    550666280224
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/S headlamp beam pattern poor
    • NoteSlight damage to N/S/F wheel rim

  23. Pass36,523 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,523 miles
    Test number
    601236469227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    36,420 miles
    Test number
    410933308322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail36,420 miles (+2,490)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,420 miles
    Test number
    821472608389
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

  26. Pass33,930 miles (+4,444)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    33,930 miles
    Test number
    394333157347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,486 miles (+4,120)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    29,486 miles
    Test number
    874876356381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    25,366 miles
    Test number
    633883265376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 GTW

Does Y8 GTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y8 GTW expired on 3 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y8 GTW?
The MOT on Y8 GTW expired on 3 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y8 GTW done?
Y8 GTW was recorded at 115,949 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 4,602 miles a year.
Has Y8 GTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 GTW has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y8 GTW 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 Y8 GTW find?
Y8 GTW passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: central rear exhaust system corroded; front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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