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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 5,956 cc

60 YOMOT history

60 YO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 70,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
70,884 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
60 YO
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,956 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

60 YO was last recorded at 70,884 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,884 miles · 17 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,884 miles
  • 2024 – 69,992 miles
  • 2023 – 69,761 miles
  • 2022 – 69,593 miles
  • 2021 – 69,436 miles
  • 2020 – 69,234 miles
  • 2019 – 69,071 miles
  • 2018 – 68,175 miles
  • 2017 – 66,393 miles
  • 2016 – 65,519 miles
  • 2015 – 64,645 miles
  • 2014 – 63,229 miles
  • 2013 – 61,510 miles
  • 2012 – 60,328 miles
  • 2011 – 58,935 miles
  • 2010 – 57,151 miles
  • 2009 – 55,997 miles
  • 2008 – 54,300 miles
  • 2007 – 52,942 miles
  • 2006 – 50,803 miles
  • 2005 – 47,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,884 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Steering damper leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,884 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    70,884 miles
    Test number
    397976334922
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail70,884 miles (+122)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,884 miles
    Test number
    873902565117
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass70,762 miles (+770)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    70,762 miles
    Test number
    733139175139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,992 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    69,992 miles
    Test number
    326533320399
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper leaking
  5. Fail69,990 miles (+229)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,990 miles
    Test number
    465215382101
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Heavily perished/cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside front and offside front brake hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside rear and offside rear brake hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisorySteering damper leaking
  6. Pass69,761 miles (+168)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    69,761 miles
    Test number
    413078204500
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished/cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished/cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
  7. Pass69,593 miles (+157)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    69,593 miles
    Test number
    436526667988
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre rear stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower N/S/F Lower arm joint dust cover perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower O/S/F Lower arm joint dust cover perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass69,436 miles (+202)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    69,436 miles
    Test number
    535260853986
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front disc inner braking surface corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear and offside rear perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear chassis/boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. Pass69,234 miles (+163)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    69,234 miles
    Test number
    108174241383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass69,071 miles (+896)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,071 miles
    Test number
    470716626513
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across boot floor corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe at offside front inner wheel arch corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust joint clamp corroded
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis/crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear and nearside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  11. Pass68,175 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    68,175 miles
    Test number
    108289401458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Front 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Fail68,175 miles (+1,782)1 major2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,175 miles
    Test number
    633373723454
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Front 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass66,393 miles (+874)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    66,393 miles
    Test number
    951748730343
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Centre Brake Light Not Working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  14. Pass65,519 miles (+874)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    65,519 miles
    Test number
    210766447548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,645 miles (+1,416)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    64,645 miles
    Test number
    704361274417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,229 miles (+1,719)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    63,229 miles
    Test number
    877589134374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,510 miles (+1,182)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    61,510 miles
    Test number
    229949233371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront road spring coils are rusty
    • NoteFront subframe is rusty
    • NoteNo plates are fading
    • NoteRear road spring coils are rusty
  18. Pass60,328 miles (+1,393)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    60,328 miles
    Test number
    395241342322
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  19. Fail58,935 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,935 miles
    Test number
    215669121351
    • Repaired at testFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
  20. Pass58,935 miles (+1,784)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    58,935 miles
    Test number
    708649121305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,151 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    57,151 miles
    Test number
    111159620356
    • NoteExhaust link pipe clamps broken
  22. Fail57,151 miles (+1,154)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,151 miles
    Test number
    463079620382
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteExhaust link pipe clamps broken
  23. Fail55,997 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,997 miles
    Test number
    134452129395
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  24. Pass55,997 miles (+1,697)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    55,997 miles
    Test number
    880262529321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,300 miles (+1,358)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    54,300 miles
    Test number
    240661638349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass52,942 miles (+2,139)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    52,942 miles
    Test number
    714113007310
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  27. Pass50,803 miles (+3,261)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    50,803 miles
    Test number
    553004016365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass47,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    47,542 miles
    Test number
    462829205477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 60 YO

What vehicle is registration 60 YO currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 60 YO on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1997. 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 60 YO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 60 YO is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 60 YO?
The MOT on 60 YO is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 60 YO done?
60 YO was recorded at 70,884 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 1,123 miles a year.
Has 60 YO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 60 YO has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on 60 YO 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 60 YO find?
60 YO passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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