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Black · Petrol · 1993 · 4,973 cc

K104 SBYMOT history

K104 SBY is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2023 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 153,637 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jun 2023
Mileage
153,637 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2022
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K104 SBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K104 SBY was last recorded at 153,637 miles on 8 Jun 2022, 934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,703 miles · 21 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
934 miles
Average per year
1,455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 153,637 miles
  • 2021 – 152,703 miles
  • 2020 – 152,570 miles
  • 2018 – 152,093 miles
  • 2017 – 149,955 miles
  • 2016 – 149,943 miles
  • 2011 – 148,861 miles
  • 2009 – 146,629 miles
  • 2008 – 143,466 miles
  • 2007 – 142,309 miles
  • 2006 – 130,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,637 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

12 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,637 miles (+934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    153,637 miles
    Test number
    734283267459
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Pass152,703 miles (+133)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    152,703 miles
    Test number
    100323806375
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass152,570 miles (+477)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    152,570 miles
    Test number
    885678090421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass152,093 miles (+2,138)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    152,093 miles
    Test number
    347966970089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  5. Pass149,955 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    149,955 miles
    Test number
    673541391777
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow.

  6. Fail149,943 miles (+1,082)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,943 miles
    Test number
    350844131384
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass148,861 miles (+8)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    148,861 miles
    Test number
    367505681469
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe corroded.

  8. Fail148,853 miles (+2,224)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,853 miles
    Test number
    928668871252
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe corroded.

  9. Pass146,629 miles (+3,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    146,629 miles
    Test number
    253196739326
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass143,466 miles (+1,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    143,466 miles
    Test number
    702437058325
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass142,309 miles (+11,386)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    142,309 miles
    Test number
    414995257446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass130,923 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    130,923 miles
    Test number
    600080606363
    • NoteEngine oil leak,n/s/r tyre just in limits edge worn off,small hole in n/s/r lamp.

Questions about K104 SBY

Does K104 SBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K104 SBY expired on 20 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K104 SBY?
The MOT on K104 SBY expired on 20 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K104 SBY done?
K104 SBY was recorded at 153,637 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2022, an average of 1,455 miles a year.
Has K104 SBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K104 SBY has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on K104 SBY 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 K104 SBY find?
K104 SBY passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2022 with 2 advisories: front wheel bearing has slight play both; steering box has seepage.

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