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Mercedes-Benz SL

Gold and Gold · Petrol · 1983 · 2,746 cc

777 TYAMOT history

777 TYA is a gold and gold petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 18 Apr 1983. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 115,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2024
Mileage
115,070 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
777 TYA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Gold and Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,746 cc
Year of manufacture
1983
First used
18 Apr 1983
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

777 TYA was last recorded at 115,070 miles on 17 Oct 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 May 2011: 113,414 miles, lower than 158,371 miles on 28 Apr 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
115,070 miles · 7 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,070 miles
  • 2022 – 115,070 miles
  • 2021 – 115,070 miles
  • 2020 – 115,070 miles
  • 2019 – 115,070 miles
  • 2018 – 115,070 miles
  • 2017 – 115,070 miles
  • 2016 – 115,070 miles
  • 2015 – 115,070 miles
  • 2014 – 114,952 miles
  • 2013 – 114,877 miles
  • 2012 – 114,352 miles
  • 2011 – 113,414 miles
  • 2010 – 158,371 miles
  • 2008 – 157,423 miles
  • 2007 – 155,678 miles
  • 2006 – 153,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,070 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,070 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    115,070 miles
    Test number
    682470104714
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass115,070 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    115,070 miles
    Test number
    656188047500
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass115,070 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    115,070 miles
    Test number
    905681197770
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass115,070 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    115,070 miles
    Test number
    857704388875
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Fail115,070 miles6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,070 miles
    Test number
    222283491689
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass115,070 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,070 miles
    Test number
    975803103727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass115,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    115,070 miles
    Test number
    768597259187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,070 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    115,070 miles
    Test number
    942704823326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass115,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    115,070 miles
    Test number
    769530659110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass115,070 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    115,070 miles
    Test number
    693402299006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    114,952 miles
    Test number
    687492434234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail114,952 miles (+75)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,952 miles
    Test number
    196132234254
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass114,877 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    114,877 miles
    Test number
    719609343215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail114,857 miles (+505)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,857 miles
    Test number
    657639433240
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass114,352 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    114,352 miles
    Test number
    159999222170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass113,414 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    113,414 miles
    Test number
    617591831108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Fail113,414 miles (-44,957)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,414 miles
    Test number
    659601631137
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass158,371 miles (+948)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    158,371 miles
    Test number
    721608910138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass157,423 miles (+1,745)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    157,423 miles
    Test number
    763095718361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass155,678 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    155,678 miles
    Test number
    694747947236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail155,671 miles (+2,096)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,671 miles
    Test number
    882946747234
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass153,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    153,575 miles
    Test number
    310871246253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 777 TYA

What vehicle is registration 777 TYA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 777 TYA on a gold and gold petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 18 Apr 1983. 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 777 TYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 777 TYA expired on 18 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 777 TYA?
The MOT on 777 TYA expired on 18 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 777 TYA done?
777 TYA was recorded at 115,070 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2023.
Has 777 TYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 777 TYA has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on 777 TYA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 777 TYA find?
777 TYA passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2023 with 6 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush cracking; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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