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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,799 cc

S48 OCYMOT history

S48 OCY is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 28 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 131,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Feb 2026
Mileage
131,887 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S48 OCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S48 OCY was last recorded at 131,887 miles on 12 Feb 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,884 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,887 miles
  • 2024 – 131,884 miles
  • 2023 – 131,799 miles
  • 2022 – 131,722 miles
  • 2020 – 131,620 miles
  • 2019 – 130,741 miles
  • 2018 – 128,981 miles
  • 2017 – 126,306 miles
  • 2016 – 122,895 miles
  • 2015 – 119,784 miles
  • 2014 – 118,155 miles
  • 2013 – 116,743 miles
  • 2012 – 113,542 miles
  • 2011 – 110,116 miles
  • 2010 – 106,842 miles
  • 2009 – 103,405 miles
  • 2008 – 99,295 miles
  • 2007 – 97,299 miles
  • 2006 – 88,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,887 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front wing rusteyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing rusteyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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 exhaust in poor condition

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Plastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,887 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    131,887 miles
    Test number
    627109543283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing rustey
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing rustey
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail131,884 miles (+85)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,884 miles
    Test number
    829028929324
    • MajorFuel pipe damaged from filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing rustey
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing rustey
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch rustey

  3. Pass131,799 miles (+77)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    131,799 miles
    Test number
    345063172919
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition

  4. Pass131,722 miles (+18)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    131,722 miles
    Test number
    830264479605
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered with underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition

  5. Fail131,704 miles (+84)3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,704 miles
    Test number
    534536206206
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered with underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition

  6. Pass131,620 miles (+879)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    131,620 miles
    Test number
    801914570609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass130,741 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,741 miles
    Test number
    364480961807
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes rusted
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition

  8. Fail130,741 miles (+1,760)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,741 miles
    Test number
    906213343070
    • MajorRear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes rusted
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition

  9. Pass128,981 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    128,981 miles
    Test number
    175215842106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes rusted
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition

  10. Fail128,980 miles (+2,674)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,980 miles
    Test number
    955725634688
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes rusted
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition

  11. Pass126,306 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    126,306 miles
    Test number
    724168250759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Fail126,306 miles (+3,411)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,306 miles
    Test number
    867239723869
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass122,895 miles (+3,111)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    122,895 miles
    Test number
    788883491693
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySlight perishing n/s and o/s front tyre sidewalls

  14. Pass119,784 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    119,784 miles
    Test number
    627921485196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

  15. Fail119,784 miles (+1,629)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,784 miles
    Test number
    855880585178
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

  16. Pass118,155 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    118,155 miles
    Test number
    388303004409
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

  17. Fail118,145 miles (+1,402)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,145 miles
    Test number
    429683404295
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

  18. Pass116,743 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    116,743 miles
    Test number
    428729593111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail116,743 miles (+3,201)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,743 miles
    Test number
    547819693114
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass113,542 miles (+3,426)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    113,542 miles
    Test number
    706136202249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCentre exhaust box outer skin in poor condition
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

  21. Pass110,116 miles (+3,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    110,116 miles
    Test number
    306168581165
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass106,842 miles (+3,437)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    106,842 miles
    Test number
    462883480142
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSlight wear front brake discs

  23. Pass103,405 miles (+4,110)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    103,405 miles
    Test number
    921554499105
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass99,295 miles (+1,996)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    99,295 miles
    Test number
    230490618247
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working unable to see if conected
    • NoteSlight play in both front anti roll bar bushes
    • NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings

  25. Pass97,299 miles (+8,408)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    97,299 miles
    Test number
    500913577117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass88,891 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    88,891 miles
    Test number
    643312386091
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working
    • NoteSlight dampness on steering damper
    • NoteSlight dampness to o/s/f shocker
    • NoteSlight play to n/s/f o/s/f wheel bearings

Questions about S48 OCY

Does S48 OCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S48 OCY expired on 11 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S48 OCY?
The MOT on S48 OCY expired on 11 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S48 OCY done?
S48 OCY was recorded at 131,887 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2025, an average of 2,276 miles a year.
Has S48 OCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S48 OCY has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on S48 OCY 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 S48 OCY find?
S48 OCY passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing; nearside front wing rustey; offside front wing rustey, and 1 more.

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