Mercedes-Benz SL
Yellow · Petrol · 1973 · 3,499 cc
EPY 453MOT history
EPY 453 is a yellow petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 23 Feb 1973. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 86,170 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 86,170 mi
- At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 327 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- EPY 453
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,499 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1973
- First used
- 23 Feb 1973
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
EPY 453 was last recorded at 86,170 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 81 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 86,089 miles · 8 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 81 miles
- Average per year
- 327 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,170 miles
- 2025 – 86,089 miles
- 2024 – 85,784 miles
- 2023 – 84,924 miles
- 2022 – 84,201 miles
- 2021 – 83,015 miles
- 2019 – 82,979 miles
- 2017 – 82,302 miles
- 2016 – 81,751 miles
- 2010 – 80,878 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,170 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Sill slightly corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body near spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body near spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body near spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rubbers perished
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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Crossover pipe
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear exhaust mounting rubbers perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
13 tests since 19 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,170 miles (+81)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 86,170 miles
- Test number
- 396174174206
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Sill slightly corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body near spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body near spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body near spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rubbers perished
Pass86,089 miles (+305)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 86,089 miles
- Test number
- 584367218888
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front sill slightly corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber support mountings slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
Pass85,784 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 85,784 miles
- Test number
- 346696397618
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Crossover pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Sill slightly corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting rubbers perished
Fail85,783 miles (+859)1 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,783 miles
- Test number
- 908815929625
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Crossover pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Sill slightly corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting rubbers perished
Pass84,924 miles (+723)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 84,924 miles
- Test number
- 151095355220
- MinorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corroded
Pass84,201 miles (+1,186)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 84,201 miles
- Test number
- 970395401042
- MinorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Sill slightly corroded
Pass83,015 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 83,015 miles
- Test number
- 143241730247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,007 miles (+28)2 dangerous7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,007 miles
- Test number
- 731910832462
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass82,979 miles (+677)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 82,979 miles
- Test number
- 442733376461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,302 miles (+551)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 82,302 miles
- Test number
- 788760314709
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,751 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 81,751 miles
- Test number
- 111362409142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,739 miles (+861)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,739 miles
- Test number
- 867286894734
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass80,878 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 80,878 miles
- Test number
- 523340300260
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteRear tyres are perished in treads
Questions about EPY 453
- What vehicle is registration EPY 453 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show EPY 453 on a yellow petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 23 Feb 1973. 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 EPY 453 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on EPY 453 is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on EPY 453?
- The MOT on EPY 453 is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has EPY 453 done?
- EPY 453 was recorded at 86,170 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 327 miles a year.
- Has EPY 453 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. EPY 453 has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on EPY 453 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 EPY 453 find?
- EPY 453 passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 12 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; fuel cap seal perishing, and 9 more.
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