Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc
Y9 YLAMOT history
Y9 YLA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 28 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 121,561 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 121,561 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,036 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y9 YLA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 28 Jul 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y9 YLA was last recorded at 121,561 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 121,542 miles · 1 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 19 miles
- Average per year
- 5,036 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 121,561 miles
- 2025 – 121,542 miles
- 2024 – 119,550 miles
- 2023 – 116,675 miles
- 2022 – 112,429 miles
- 2021 – 106,295 miles
- 2019 – 104,959 miles
- 2018 – 102,066 miles
- 2017 – 100,926 miles
- 2016 – 95,115 miles
- 2015 – 89,811 miles
- 2014 – 86,187 miles
- 2013 – 77,915 miles
- 2012 – 68,072 miles
- 2011 – 57,676 miles
- 2010 – 48,717 miles
- 2009 – 38,768 miles
- 2008 – 28,799 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass121,561 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
25 tests since 17 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,561 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 121,561 miles
- Test number
- 880954421124
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail121,561 miles (+19)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,561 miles
- Test number
- 411744246427
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail121,542 miles (+1,992)15 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,542 miles
- Test number
- 417856982118
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass119,550 miles (+2,875)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 119,550 miles
- Test number
- 451072495360
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass116,675 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 116,675 miles
- Test number
- 726647047429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,657 miles (+4,228)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,657 miles
- Test number
- 311652825869
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear flexy brake pipe insecure
Pass112,429 miles (+6,134)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2023
- Odometer
- 112,429 miles
- Test number
- 210490936224
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Pass106,295 miles (+1,336)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2022
- Odometer
- 106,295 miles
- Test number
- 537180422510
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive under vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass104,959 miles (+2,893)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 104,959 miles
- Test number
- 538098058729
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryParking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.3.1 (c))
Pass102,066 miles (+1,140)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 102,066 miles
- Test number
- 538486233288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,926 miles (+5,811)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 100,926 miles
- Test number
- 784168917256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,115 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 95,115 miles
- Test number
- 381346716117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,115 miles (+5,304)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,115 miles
- Test number
- 496763480078
- Repaired at testNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Repaired at testOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass89,811 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 89,811 miles
- Test number
- 327838205239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,811 miles (+3,624)1 dangerous6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,811 miles
- Test number
- 188172205257
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass86,187 miles (+8,272)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 86,187 miles
- Test number
- 395002804351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,915 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 77,915 miles
- Test number
- 757552313343
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- NoteCenter exhaust bracket corroded
Fail77,913 miles (+104)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,913 miles
- Test number
- 929481313338
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- NoteCenter exhaust bracket corroded
Fail77,809 miles (+9,737)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,809 miles
- Test number
- 459113803318
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteRear exhaust pipe, hangers starting to corode
Pass68,072 miles (+10,396)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 68,072 miles
- Test number
- 295044002347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,676 miles (+1,331)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 57,676 miles
- Test number
- 838916281279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,345 miles (+7,628)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2012
- Odometer
- 56,345 miles
- Test number
- 558707031169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,717 miles (+9,949)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2011
- Odometer
- 48,717 miles
- Test number
- 793618230173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,768 miles (+9,969)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 38,768 miles
- Test number
- 213115319105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,799 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 28,799 miles
- Test number
- 453827518072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y9 YLA
- Does Y9 YLA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y9 YLA is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y9 YLA?
- The MOT on Y9 YLA is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y9 YLA done?
- Y9 YLA was recorded at 121,561 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 5,036 miles a year.
- Has Y9 YLA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y9 YLA has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y9 YLA 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 Y9 YLA find?
- Y9 YLA passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms.
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