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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

ROY 488MOT history

ROY 488 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 22 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 73,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

ROY 488 silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
73,331 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ROY 488
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

ROY 488 was last recorded at 73,331 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 931 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,400 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
931 miles
Average per year
2,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,331 miles
  • 2024 – 72,400 miles
  • 2023 – 72,034 miles
  • 2022 – 71,017 miles
  • 2021 – 70,157 miles
  • 2020 – 69,701 miles
  • 2019 – 68,676 miles
  • 2018 – 66,474 miles
  • 2017 – 64,187 miles
  • 2016 – 62,110 miles
  • 2015 – 60,592 miles
  • 2014 – 59,428 miles
  • 2013 – 57,898 miles
  • 2012 – 55,185 miles
  • 2011 – 50,842 miles
  • 2010 – 47,946 miles
  • 2009 – 44,498 miles
  • 2008 – 39,569 miles
  • 2007 – 34,785 miles
  • 2006 – 28,454 miles
  • 2005 – 21,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,331 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror indicator lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,331 miles (+931)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    73,331 miles
    Test number
    373497913246
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror indicator lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass72,400 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    72,400 miles
    Test number
    272507730878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,034 miles (+1,017)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    72,034 miles
    Test number
    193639928626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,017 miles (+860)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    71,017 miles
    Test number
    620426436681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,157 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    70,157 miles
    Test number
    178174925514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,701 miles (+1,025)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    69,701 miles
    Test number
    708740616919
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp dip beam patterns weak
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass68,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,676 miles
    Test number
    998685161546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail68,676 miles (+2,202)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,676 miles
    Test number
    684417760232
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass66,474 miles (+2,287)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,474 miles
    Test number
    452255356733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,187 miles (+2,077)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    64,187 miles
    Test number
    779605065430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,110 miles (+1,518)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    62,110 miles
    Test number
    182091977967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,592 miles (+1,164)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    60,592 miles
    Test number
    279823592502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,428 miles (+1,530)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    59,428 miles
    Test number
    888893124331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    57,898 miles
    Test number
    887077413384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,898 miles (+2,713)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,898 miles
    Test number
    849356813328
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass55,185 miles (+4,343)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    55,185 miles
    Test number
    515712812354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,842 miles (+2,896)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    50,842 miles
    Test number
    906214811330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    47,946 miles
    Test number
    422843910359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,946 miles (+3,448)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,946 miles
    Test number
    521542910395
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass44,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,498 miles
    Test number
    522487909350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,498 miles (+4,929)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,498 miles
    Test number
    393827809348
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass39,569 miles (+4,784)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    39,569 miles
    Test number
    243826018367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,785 miles (+6,331)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    34,785 miles
    Test number
    614851817353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,454 miles (+6,915)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    28,454 miles
    Test number
    420533516429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    21,539 miles
    Test number
    320059515321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ROY 488

What vehicle is registration ROY 488 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ROY 488 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 22 Nov 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does ROY 488 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ROY 488 is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on ROY 488?
The MOT on ROY 488 is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ROY 488 done?
ROY 488 was recorded at 73,331 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 2,584 miles a year.
Has ROY 488 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ROY 488 has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on ROY 488 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 ROY 488 find?
ROY 488 passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror indicator lens cracked; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs scored; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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