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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 3,498 cc

R16 DAYMOT history

R16 DAY is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 11 Aug 2010. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 45,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
45,097 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 DAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
11 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 DAY was last recorded at 45,097 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,966 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
131 miles
Average per year
2,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,097 miles
  • 2025 – 44,966 miles
  • 2024 – 44,808 miles
  • 2022 – 44,407 miles
  • 2021 – 43,676 miles
  • 2020 – 43,647 miles
  • 2019 – 42,925 miles
  • 2018 – 35,002 miles
  • 2017 – 28,788 miles
  • 2016 – 24,742 miles
  • 2015 – 19,325 miles
  • 2014 – 14,345 miles
  • 2013 – 11,083 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,097 miles
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective multiple exhaust hanger rubbers badly Perished & split (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Both rear shocker lower cups corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,097 miles (+131)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    45,097 miles
    Test number
    620417450825
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective multiple exhaust hanger rubbers badly Perished & split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  2. Pass44,966 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    44,966 miles
    Test number
    109354138363
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker lower cups corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  3. Fail44,962 miles (+154)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,962 miles
    Test number
    819454009312
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker lower cups corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Pass44,808 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    44,808 miles
    Test number
    348286041002
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail44,808 miles (+401)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,808 miles
    Test number
    425465568872
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass44,407 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    44,407 miles
    Test number
    327030921913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail44,407 miles (+731)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,407 miles
    Test number
    687221040068
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass43,676 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    43,676 miles
    Test number
    443146271972
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass43,647 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    43,647 miles
    Test number
    895316925190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail43,647 miles (+722)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,647 miles
    Test number
    421765226256
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass42,925 miles (+3,071)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,925 miles
    Test number
    511703816770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,854 miles (+4,852)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    39,854 miles
    Test number
    156342140653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,002 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    35,002 miles
    Test number
    951314708859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  14. Fail35,002 miles (+6,214)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,002 miles
    Test number
    545904199569
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  15. Pass28,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    28,788 miles
    Test number
    547049286825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,788 miles (+4,046)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,788 miles
    Test number
    283826989452
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  17. Pass24,742 miles (+5,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    24,742 miles
    Test number
    270453807655
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing and starting to crack and perish

  18. Pass19,325 miles (+4,980)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    19,325 miles
    Test number
    688606345149
    • NoteDamage to n/s/f tyre side wall
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

  19. Pass14,345 miles (+3,262)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    14,345 miles
    Test number
    437933414172
    • NoteBoth front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

  20. Pass11,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    11,083 miles
    Test number
    155741313200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail11,083 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,083 miles
    Test number
    327591413263
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about R16 DAY

Does R16 DAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 DAY is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 DAY?
The MOT on R16 DAY is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 DAY done?
R16 DAY was recorded at 45,097 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 2,647 miles a year.
Has R16 DAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 DAY has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on R16 DAY 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 R16 DAY find?
R16 DAY passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; exhaust mounting defective multiple exhaust hanger rubbers badly perished & split; undertrays fitted.

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