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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 3,199 cc

L70 BYWMOT history

L70 BYW is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 71,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 May 2027
Mileage
71,665 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,063 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 BYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 May 2027
Latest MOT test
4 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 BYW was last recorded at 71,665 miles on 4 May 2026, 2,904 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,761 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,904 miles
Average per year
2,063 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,665 miles
  • 2025 – 68,761 miles
  • 2024 – 66,101 miles
  • 2023 – 62,488 miles
  • 2022 – 59,737 miles
  • 2021 – 55,233 miles
  • 2020 – 53,073 miles
  • 2019 – 50,324 miles
  • 2017 – 49,467 miles
  • 2016 – 48,568 miles
  • 2015 – 47,847 miles
  • 2014 – 46,208 miles
  • 2013 – 45,710 miles
  • 2012 – 44,645 miles
  • 2011 – 43,470 miles
  • 2010 – 39,948 miles
  • 2009 – 37,151 miles
  • 2007 – 33,422 miles
  • 2006 – 31,243 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,665 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass71,665 miles (+2,904)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2027
    Odometer
    71,665 miles
    Test number
    388567934896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,761 miles (+2,660)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    68,761 miles
    Test number
    780840012149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,101 miles (+3,613)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    66,101 miles
    Test number
    103190959623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,488 miles (+2,751)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    62,488 miles
    Test number
    800137615867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,737 miles (+4,504)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    59,737 miles
    Test number
    452599387646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,233 miles (+2,160)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    55,233 miles
    Test number
    181809955334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,073 miles (+2,749)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    53,073 miles
    Test number
    409760693042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    50,324 miles
    Test number
    447502272241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail50,324 miles (+857)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,324 miles
    Test number
    611781460709
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

  10. Pass49,467 miles (+899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    49,467 miles
    Test number
    784246563782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass48,568 miles (+721)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    48,568 miles
    Test number
    303555042971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,847 miles (+1,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    47,847 miles
    Test number
    871653481034
    • AdvisoryRear service brake imbalance met the requirement. [27%]

  13. Pass46,208 miles (+498)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    46,208 miles
    Test number
    129887814345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,710 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    45,710 miles
    Test number
    509562733343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail45,710 miles (+1,065)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,710 miles
    Test number
    607992233308
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass44,645 miles (+1,175)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    44,645 miles
    Test number
    857656032329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,470 miles (+3,522)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    43,470 miles
    Test number
    816759731379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass39,948 miles (+2,797)10 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    39,948 miles
    Test number
    722261540340
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteLong travel parking brake
    • NoteRear discs scored and pitted

  19. Pass37,151 miles (+1,752)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    37,151 miles
    Test number
    530982949366
    • NoteCorrosion to suspension mounts,compon ents,ferrules

  20. Pass35,399 miles (+1,977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    35,399 miles
    Test number
    543447399020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass33,422 miles (+2,179)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    33,422 miles
    Test number
    892568647395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    31,243 miles
    Test number
    312262276470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 BYW

Does L70 BYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 BYW is valid until 3 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 BYW?
The MOT on L70 BYW is valid until 3 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 BYW done?
L70 BYW was recorded at 71,665 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2026, an average of 2,063 miles a year.
Has L70 BYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 BYW has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on L70 BYW 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 L70 BYW find?
L70 BYW passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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