Mercedes-Benz SL
Black · Petrol · 1996 · 3,199 cc
L18 YDFMOT history
L18 YDF is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 6 Feb 1996. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 65,902 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 65,902 mi
- At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 987 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 YDF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 6 Feb 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 YDF was last recorded at 65,902 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 590 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 65,312 miles · 14 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 590 miles
- Average per year
- 987 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 65,902 miles
- 2023 – 65,312 miles
- 2022 – 65,098 miles
- 2021 – 64,712 miles
- 2020 – 63,620 miles
- 2018 – 62,507 miles
- 2016 – 61,889 miles
- 2014 – 61,036 miles
- 2013 – 59,270 miles
- 2012 – 58,173 miles
- 2011 – 56,388 miles
- 2010 – 53,379 miles
- 2009 – 51,382 miles
- 2008 – 49,173 miles
- 2007 – 46,743 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Brake lever not releasing correctly
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 3313
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
17 tests since 20 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass65,902 miles (+590)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 65,902 miles
- Test number
- 773889572800
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,312 miles (+214)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 65,312 miles
- Test number
- 667976962664
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,098 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 65,098 miles
- Test number
- 198350669221
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside reverse light not working
Fail65,098 miles (+386)2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,098 miles
- Test number
- 245489191881
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside reverse light not working
Pass64,712 miles (+15)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 64,712 miles
- Test number
- 744644173176
- MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 3313 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail64,697 miles (+1,077)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,697 miles
- Test number
- 147626041243
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 3313 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,620 miles (+1,113)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2021
- Odometer
- 63,620 miles
- Test number
- 188662103775
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,507 miles (+618)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 62,507 miles
- Test number
- 211287938667
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,889 miles (+853)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 61,889 miles
- Test number
- 176739932850
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,036 miles (+1,766)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 61,036 miles
- Test number
- 446390264165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,270 miles (+1,097)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 59,270 miles
- Test number
- 295957473100
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass58,173 miles (+1,785)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 58,173 miles
- Test number
- 967765462147
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass56,388 miles (+3,009)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 56,388 miles
- Test number
- 565641891094
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Pass53,379 miles (+1,997)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 53,379 miles
- Test number
- 292513910107
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteRear seats down at time of test
Pass51,382 miles (+2,209)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2010
- Odometer
- 51,382 miles
- Test number
- 491659349101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,173 miles (+2,430)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2009
- Odometer
- 49,173 miles
- Test number
- 791253228120
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass46,743 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 46,743 miles
- Test number
- 170509277457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 YDF
- Does L18 YDF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 YDF is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 YDF?
- The MOT on L18 YDF is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 YDF done?
- L18 YDF was recorded at 65,902 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 987 miles a year.
- Has L18 YDF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 YDF has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on L18 YDF 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 L18 YDF find?
- L18 YDF passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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