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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 4,966 cc

LS05 BYHMOT history

LS05 BYH is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 19 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 69,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
69,093 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 BYH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 BYH was last recorded at 69,093 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 1,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,967 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,126 miles
Average per year
3,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,093 miles
  • 2025 – 67,967 miles
  • 2024 – 66,004 miles
  • 2023 – 63,898 miles
  • 2022 – 62,397 miles
  • 2021 – 61,541 miles
  • 2020 – 60,464 miles
  • 2019 – 48,065 miles
  • 2018 – 46,859 miles
  • 2017 – 44,762 miles
  • 2016 – 42,168 miles
  • 2015 – 38,976 miles
  • 2014 – 33,180 miles
  • 2013 – 27,698 miles
  • 2012 – 25,950 miles
  • 2011 – 23,106 miles
  • 2010 – 20,627 miles
  • 2009 – 17,664 miles
  • 2008 – 14,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,093 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,093 miles (+1,126)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    69,093 miles
    Test number
    863718326729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,967 miles (+1,963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    67,967 miles
    Test number
    974649437863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass66,004 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    66,004 miles
    Test number
    797349643213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail65,995 miles (+2,097)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,995 miles
    Test number
    224862562041
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass63,898 miles (+1,501)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    63,898 miles
    Test number
    215770471967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,397 miles (+856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    62,397 miles
    Test number
    285244589856
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass61,541 miles (+1,077)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    61,541 miles
    Test number
    374836761850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,464 miles (+12,399)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    60,464 miles
    Test number
    621051274930
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass48,065 miles (+1,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    48,065 miles
    Test number
    418071778281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass46,859 miles (+2,097)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,859 miles
    Test number
    493199807901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,762 miles (+2,594)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    44,762 miles
    Test number
    639754633747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,168 miles (+3,192)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    42,168 miles
    Test number
    249092227474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,976 miles (+5,796)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    38,976 miles
    Test number
    619651635053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,180 miles (+5,482)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    33,180 miles
    Test number
    969322634046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,698 miles (+1,748)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    27,698 miles
    Test number
    119431733464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,950 miles (+2,844)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    25,950 miles
    Test number
    498147272129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,106 miles (+2,479)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    23,106 miles
    Test number
    607565971196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,627 miles (+2,963)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    20,627 miles
    Test number
    243294520474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,664 miles (+2,686)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    17,664 miles
    Test number
    254935929176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    14,978 miles
    Test number
    454748608132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 BYH

Does LS05 BYH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 BYH is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 BYH?
The MOT on LS05 BYH is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 BYH done?
LS05 BYH was recorded at 69,093 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 3,029 miles a year.
Has LS05 BYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 BYH has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LS05 BYH 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 LS05 BYH find?
LS05 BYH passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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