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Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 3,199 cc

S49 JLYMOT history

S49 JLY is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2025 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 58,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2025
Mileage
58,269 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2024
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S49 JLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S49 JLY was last recorded at 58,269 miles on 27 Mar 2024, 80 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
58,189 miles · 22 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
80 miles
Average per year
1,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 58,269 miles
  • 2023 – 58,189 miles
  • 2014 – 54,859 miles
  • 2013 – 52,058 miles
  • 2012 – 48,713 miles
  • 2011 – 46,357 miles
  • 2010 – 43,960 miles
  • 2009 – 41,747 miles
  • 2008 – 38,378 miles
  • 2007 – 35,419 miles
  • 2006 – 33,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,269 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass58,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    58,269 miles
    Test number
    268644636847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail58,269 miles (+80)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,269 miles
    Test number
    531747216822
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass58,189 miles (+3,330)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    58,189 miles
    Test number
    504659947881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,859 miles (+2,801)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    54,859 miles
    Test number
    478490424233
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront to rear fuel lines slightly corroded
  5. Pass52,058 miles (+3,345)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    52,058 miles
    Test number
    205461123248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,713 miles (+2,356)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    48,713 miles
    Test number
    738283422281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,357 miles (+2,397)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    46,357 miles
    Test number
    395024521487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,960 miles (+2,213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    43,960 miles
    Test number
    330881710294
    • 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)
  9. Pass41,747 miles (+3,369)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    41,747 miles
    Test number
    611841239298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,378 miles (+2,959)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    38,378 miles
    Test number
    183947028204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,419 miles (+754)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    35,419 miles
    Test number
    623132437210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2008
    Odometer
    34,665 miles
    Test number
    232812737153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail34,665 miles (+1,501)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,665 miles
    Test number
    810752237128
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
  14. Pass33,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2007
    Odometer
    33,164 miles
    Test number
    912146546174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S49 JLY

Does S49 JLY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S49 JLY expired on 21 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S49 JLY?
The MOT on S49 JLY expired on 21 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S49 JLY done?
S49 JLY was recorded at 58,269 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2024, an average of 1,407 miles a year.
Has S49 JLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S49 JLY has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S49 JLY 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 S49 JLY find?
S49 JLY passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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