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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 3,199 cc

L1 JSYMOT history

L1 JSY is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 49,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
49,387 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 JSY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 JSY was last recorded at 49,387 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,383 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,387 miles
  • 2025 – 49,383 miles
  • 2024 – 49,287 miles
  • 2023 – 48,821 miles
  • 2022 – 48,110 miles
  • 2021 – 48,058 miles
  • 2020 – 47,999 miles
  • 2019 – 47,805 miles
  • 2018 – 47,402 miles
  • 2017 – 47,282 miles
  • 2016 – 46,872 miles
  • 2015 – 46,480 miles
  • 2014 – 45,911 miles
  • 2013 – 44,840 miles
  • 2012 – 44,595 miles
  • 2011 – 44,555 miles
  • 2010 – 44,065 miles
  • 2009 – 43,799 miles
  • 2008 – 43,797 miles
  • 2007 – 43,320 miles
  • 2006 – 42,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,387 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 4mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges & on 3mm Tread. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Under inflated

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,387 miles (+4)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    49,387 miles
    Test number
    527811720405
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 4mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges & on 3mm Tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Under inflated

  2. Pass49,383 miles (+96)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    49,383 miles
    Test number
    807981093076
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub Bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge & on 3.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Underinflated

  3. Pass49,287 miles (+466)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    49,287 miles
    Test number
    855813767970
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp only just has beam pattern.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine, all over under shield. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass48,821 miles (+711)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    48,821 miles
    Test number
    228013437811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from the rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass48,110 miles (+52)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    48,110 miles
    Test number
    444079949183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass48,058 miles (+59)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    48,058 miles
    Test number
    121565758781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass47,999 miles (+194)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    47,999 miles
    Test number
    642660310790
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass47,805 miles (+403)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    47,805 miles
    Test number
    110425510234
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass47,402 miles (+120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    47,402 miles
    Test number
    291777636039
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass47,282 miles (+410)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    47,282 miles
    Test number
    154129284305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,872 miles (+392)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    46,872 miles
    Test number
    268172308634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,480 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,480 miles
    Test number
    179349565489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside headlight lense damaged

  13. Fail46,480 miles (+569)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,480 miles
    Test number
    105758965068
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside headlight lense damaged

  14. Pass45,911 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    45,911 miles
    Test number
    857774264008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail45,911 miles (+1,071)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,911 miles
    Test number
    619923564090
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass44,840 miles (+245)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,840 miles
    Test number
    127915763483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass44,595 miles (+40)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,595 miles
    Test number
    185977662041
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on the edges

  18. Pass44,555 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,555 miles
    Test number
    167550761408
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges.

  19. Fail44,537 miles (+472)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,537 miles
    Test number
    846250361090
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges.

  20. Pass44,065 miles (+266)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,065 miles
    Test number
    650968960081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,799 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    43,799 miles
    Test number
    701649769054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,797 miles (+477)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,797 miles
    Test number
    651584368053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,320 miles (+391)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    43,320 miles
    Test number
    204882877062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,929 miles
    Test number
    751943176049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 JSY

Does L1 JSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 JSY is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 JSY?
The MOT on L1 JSY is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 JSY done?
L1 JSY was recorded at 49,387 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 323 miles a year.
Has L1 JSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 JSY has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2015.
Has the mileage on L1 JSY 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 L1 JSY find?
L1 JSY passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective cracked; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush slight play, and 9 more.

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