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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,724 cc

R3 YRSMOT history

R3 YRS is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 2 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 122,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
122,155 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R3 YRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R3 YRS was last recorded at 122,155 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 3,280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Mar 2017: 112,607 miles, lower than 112,744 miles on 13 Apr 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
118,875 miles · 26 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
3,280 miles
Average per year
5,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,155 miles
  • 2024 – 118,875 miles
  • 2023 – 116,900 miles
  • 2021 – 115,735 miles
  • 2020 – 112,884 miles
  • 2017 – 112,607 miles
  • 2016 – 112,744 miles
  • 2014 – 104,293 miles
  • 2013 – 95,194 miles
  • 2012 – 78,059 miles
  • 2011 – 63,304 miles
  • 2010 – 51,243 miles
  • 2009 – 35,649 miles
  • 2008 – 27,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,155 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertray

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 Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,155 miles (+3,280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    122,155 miles
    Test number
    915275245404
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray

  2. Pass118,875 miles (+1,975)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    118,875 miles
    Test number
    127968782642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass116,900 miles (+1,165)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    116,900 miles
    Test number
    460553194506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,735 miles (+2,851)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    115,735 miles
    Test number
    858616628275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,884 miles (+277)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    112,884 miles
    Test number
    654286767265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,607 miles (-137)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    112,607 miles
    Test number
    468610494659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass112,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    112,744 miles
    Test number
    937994559019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail112,744 miles (+8,451)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,744 miles
    Test number
    862896893322
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint FRONT ARM (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  9. Pass104,293 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    104,293 miles
    Test number
    479027014477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Fail104,293 miles (+9,099)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,293 miles
    Test number
    698454914321
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass95,194 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    95,194 miles
    Test number
    838940343321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Fail95,194 miles (+17,135)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,194 miles
    Test number
    727406533317
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass78,059 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    78,059 miles
    Test number
    587933332391
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail78,059 miles (+14,753)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,059 miles
    Test number
    225763432389
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass63,306 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    63,306 miles
    Test number
    368114402085
    • NoteSRS Lamp on

  16. Fail63,304 miles (+12,061)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,304 miles
    Test number
    916744861387
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteSRS Lamp on

  17. Pass51,243 miles (+15,594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    51,243 miles
    Test number
    781731240326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass35,649 miles (+8,556)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    35,649 miles
    Test number
    202250059355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass27,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    27,093 miles
    Test number
    463590658307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,093 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,093 miles
    Test number
    792860658340
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about R3 YRS

Does R3 YRS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R3 YRS is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on R3 YRS?
The MOT on R3 YRS is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R3 YRS done?
R3 YRS was recorded at 122,155 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 5,425 miles a year.
Has R3 YRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R3 YRS has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on R3 YRS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R3 YRS find?
R3 YRS passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; undertray.

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