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Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

YVP 5MOT history

YVP 5 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 2 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 91,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

YVP 5 black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Slk, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2026
Mileage
91,874 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YVP 5
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
2 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

YVP 5 was last recorded at 91,874 miles on 14 May 2026, 3,213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,661 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,213 miles
Average per year
3,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,874 miles
  • 2025 – 88,661 miles
  • 2024 – 82,026 miles
  • 2023 – 78,629 miles
  • 2022 – 66,692 miles
  • 2021 – 57,125 miles
  • 2020 – 52,016 miles
  • 2019 – 48,637 miles
  • 2018 – 46,082 miles
  • 2017 – 43,157 miles
  • 2016 – 40,220 miles
  • 2015 – 37,666 miles
  • 2014 – 35,970 miles
  • 2013 – 33,825 miles
  • 2012 – 31,427 miles
  • 2010 – 30,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail91,874 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by suspension arm mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring inspection of some underside components

What MOT failures 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 corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail91,874 miles (+3,213)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,874 miles
    Test number
    394313711349
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by suspension arm mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring inspection of some underside components
  2. Pass88,661 miles (+6,635)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    88,661 miles
    Test number
    930739156153
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  3. Pass82,026 miles (+3,397)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    82,026 miles
    Test number
    785205879706
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in the V (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  4. Pass78,629 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    78,629 miles
    Test number
    534261455579
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases In V near rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • 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))
  5. Fail78,629 miles (+11,937)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,629 miles
    Test number
    988413678680
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases In V near rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass66,692 miles (+9,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    66,692 miles
    Test number
    920371558868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass57,125 miles (+5,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    57,125 miles
    Test number
    539047015350
    • AdvisoryOffside front and rear tyre outer sidewalls damaged but not through to the ply or cords.
    • AdvisoryOffside front diagonal brace bar corroded and incomplete.
  8. Pass52,016 miles (+3,379)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    52,016 miles
    Test number
    677024802714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,637 miles (+2,555)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,637 miles
    Test number
    831538099901
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass46,082 miles (+2,925)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    46,082 miles
    Test number
    960913770224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,157 miles (+2,937)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    43,157 miles
    Test number
    784166140182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,220 miles (+2,554)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,220 miles
    Test number
    198374674559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,666 miles (+1,696)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    37,666 miles
    Test number
    785210915187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,970 miles (+2,145)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    35,970 miles
    Test number
    528306014142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking on inner wall
  15. Pass33,825 miles (+2,398)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    33,825 miles
    Test number
    986209193045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,427 miles (+974)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,427 miles
    Test number
    109479902148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    30,453 miles
    Test number
    834408490097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YVP 5

What vehicle is registration YVP 5 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YVP 5 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 2 Mar 2007. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does YVP 5 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on YVP 5 expired on 2 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on YVP 5?
The MOT on YVP 5 expired on 2 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has YVP 5 done?
YVP 5 was recorded at 91,874 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 3,815 miles a year.
Has YVP 5 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YVP 5 has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on YVP 5 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 YVP 5 find?
YVP 5 failed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 2 major defects and 6 advisories: offside front coil spring fractured or broken; offside rear sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by suspension arm mounting area; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes, and 5 more.

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