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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,498 cc

Y8 TRLMOT history

Y8 TRL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 84,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
84,978 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,562 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 TRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 TRL was last recorded at 84,978 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,968 miles · 13 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
3,562 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,978 miles
  • 2025 – 83,783 miles
  • 2024 – 82,672 miles
  • 2022 – 81,486 miles
  • 2021 – 79,689 miles
  • 2020 – 77,815 miles
  • 2019 – 74,255 miles
  • 2018 – 67,799 miles
  • 2017 – 65,198 miles
  • 2016 – 63,862 miles
  • 2015 – 61,356 miles
  • 2014 – 60,068 miles
  • 2013 – 56,690 miles
  • 2012 – 51,512 miles
  • 2011 – 44,999 miles
  • 2010 – 38,559 miles
  • 2009 – 32,159 miles
  • 2008 – 25,840 miles
  • 2007 – 19,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,978 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,978 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    84,978 miles
    Test number
    121076443765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail84,968 miles (+1,185)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,968 miles
    Test number
    473899926692
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass83,783 miles (+1,111)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    83,783 miles
    Test number
    366585506062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,672 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    82,672 miles
    Test number
    838263544265
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cloudy (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Very high but has reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

  5. Fail82,672 miles (+1,186)2 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,672 miles
    Test number
    900394095331
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cloudy (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Very high but has reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

  6. Pass81,486 miles (+1,797)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    81,486 miles
    Test number
    538344303007
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass79,689 miles (+1,874)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    79,689 miles
    Test number
    232016240884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,815 miles (+3,560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    77,815 miles
    Test number
    719480828463
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass74,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,255 miles
    Test number
    389088187383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail74,254 miles (+6,455)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,254 miles
    Test number
    648438621932
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn furthest rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass67,799 miles (+2,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    67,799 miles
    Test number
    827629138512
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

  12. Pass65,198 miles (+1,336)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    65,198 miles
    Test number
    529232433795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,862 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,862 miles
    Test number
    459007528565
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail63,862 miles (+2,506)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,862 miles
    Test number
    808648375997
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass61,356 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    61,356 miles
    Test number
    816698314619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces lipped/corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface lipped/corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing

  16. Fail61,356 miles (+1,288)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,356 miles
    Test number
    761182613281
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces lipped/corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface lipped/corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing

  17. Pass60,068 miles (+3,378)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    60,068 miles
    Test number
    359696864231
    • NoteBoth front suspension arm bushes are cracked and perished but not resulting in excessive movement
    • NoteRear exhaust box hanger brackets corroded

  18. Pass56,690 miles (+5,178)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    56,690 miles
    Test number
    428515053278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,512 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,512 miles
    Test number
    856427352297
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass51,512 miles (+6,513)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    51,512 miles
    Test number
    966717152262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,999 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,999 miles
    Test number
    525759151222
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass44,999 miles (+6,440)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    44,999 miles
    Test number
    897509451260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,559 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,559 miles
    Test number
    212500260200
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass38,559 miles (+6,400)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,559 miles
    Test number
    574400960261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail32,159 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,159 miles
    Test number
    762634359232
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass32,159 miles (+6,319)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    32,159 miles
    Test number
    993424959257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,840 miles (+6,324)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    25,840 miles
    Test number
    120076558257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass19,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    19,516 miles
    Test number
    112296847237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 TRL

Does Y8 TRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 TRL is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 TRL?
The MOT on Y8 TRL is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 TRL done?
Y8 TRL was recorded at 84,978 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 3,562 miles a year.
Has Y8 TRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 TRL has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y8 TRL 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 TRL find?
Y8 TRL passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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