Mercedes-Benz SL
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,199 cc
S36 ABYMOT history
S36 ABY is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 141,786 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 May 2023
- Mileage
- 141,786 mi
- At MOT on 9 May 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,035 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S36 ABY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 May 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 9 May 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
S36 ABY was last recorded at 141,786 miles on 9 May 2022, 532 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 141,254 miles · 29 Apr 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 532 miles
- Average per year
- 5,035 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 141,786 miles
- 2021 – 141,254 miles
- 2020 – 140,938 miles
- 2018 – 140,267 miles
- 2016 – 140,242 miles
- 2015 – 140,070 miles
- 2014 – 138,919 miles
- 2012 – 129,493 miles
- 2011 – 120,162 miles
- 2010 – 106,750 miles
- 2009 – 92,755 miles
- 2008 – 79,888 miles
- 2007 – 71,084 miles
- 2006 – 63,039 miles
- 2005 – 58,067 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass141,786 miles
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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.
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2011
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
21 tests since 16 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,786 miles (+532)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2023
- Odometer
- 141,786 miles
- Test number
- 180822849682
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass141,254 miles (+316)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 141,254 miles
- Test number
- 596305455679
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components
Pass140,938 miles (+671)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 140,938 miles
- Test number
- 649458208314
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
- AdvisoryVehicle under side under sealed
Pass140,267 miles (+25)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2019
- Odometer
- 140,267 miles
- Test number
- 237812838817
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust rusty
Pass140,242 miles (+172)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 140,242 miles
- Test number
- 891658588068
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryCorrosion to parts of exhaust
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perished and cracking between tread
- AdvisoryUnable to fully check outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted
Pass140,070 miles (+1,151)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 140,070 miles
- Test number
- 228772113874
- AdvisoryAdvanced corrosion to rear part of front to rear brake pipe
- AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust system
- AdvisoryCracks in tread of o.s.r tyre
- AdvisoryUnable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers
- AdvisoryUnable to fully see/check front to rear brake pipe above rear sub-frame
Pass138,919 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 138,919 miles
- Test number
- 608323784269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,913 miles (+9,420)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,913 miles
- Test number
- 309595074426
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass129,493 miles6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 129,493 miles
- Test number
- 525316452247
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil Leaking From Rear Differential
- NoteRear Tyres Have Only Just Met MOT Requirements,
Fail129,493 miles (+9,331)1 failure6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,493 miles
- Test number
- 599106252283
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil Leaking From Rear Differential
- NoteRear Tyres Have Only Just Met MOT Requirements,
Pass120,162 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 120,162 miles
- Test number
- 867796261242
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail120,162 miles (+13,412)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,162 miles
- Test number
- 476775261207
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass106,750 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 106,750 miles
- Test number
- 851512570260
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail106,750 miles (+13,995)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,750 miles
- Test number
- 903304160271
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass92,755 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 92,755 miles
- Test number
- 383323039446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,755 miles (+12,867)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,755 miles
- Test number
- 384450439286
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass79,888 miles (+8,804)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 79,888 miles
- Test number
- 864889948233
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass71,084 miles (+8,045)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 71,084 miles
- Test number
- 272022587247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,039 miles (+4,972)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 63,039 miles
- Test number
- 903968466285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,067 miles (+75)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 58,067 miles
- Test number
- 930073175216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,992 miles2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,992 miles
- Test number
- 604549555243
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about S36 ABY
- Does S36 ABY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S36 ABY expired on 8 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S36 ABY?
- The MOT on S36 ABY expired on 8 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S36 ABY done?
- S36 ABY was recorded at 141,786 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2022, an average of 5,035 miles a year.
- Has S36 ABY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S36 ABY has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2014.
- Has the mileage on S36 ABY 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 S36 ABY find?
- S36 ABY passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2022 with 2 minor defects: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.
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