Mercedes-Benz SL
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,973 cc
S785 YEVMOT history
S785 YEV is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 23 MOT tests, with 64,300 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 64,300 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 22 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 1,077 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S785 YEV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,973 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S785 YEV was last recorded at 64,300 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 64,115 miles · 27 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 185 miles
- Average per year
- 1,077 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 64,300 miles
- 2025 – 64,115 miles
- 2024 – 64,045 miles
- 2023 – 63,741 miles
- 2022 – 63,331 miles
- 2021 – 63,214 miles
- 2020 – 63,015 miles
- 2019 – 62,854 miles
- 2018 – 62,662 miles
- 2017 – 62,351 miles
- 2016 – 62,039 miles
- 2015 – 61,803 miles
- 2014 – 59,294 miles
- 2013 – 58,977 miles
- 2012 – 58,233 miles
- 2011 – 55,642 miles
- 2010 – 53,376 miles
- 2009 – 51,075 miles
- 2008 – 49,109 miles
- 2007 – 46,706 miles
- 2006 – 42,042 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass64,300 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Central Rear Upper brake lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass64,300 miles (+185)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 64,300 miles
- Test number
- 689482819742
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass64,115 miles (+70)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 64,115 miles
- Test number
- 489546906379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,045 miles (+304)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 64,045 miles
- Test number
- 105289563193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,741 miles (+410)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 63,741 miles
- Test number
- 371357695936
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake fluctuation (1.2.1 (c))
Pass63,331 miles (+117)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 63,331 miles
- Test number
- 916301852467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,214 miles (+199)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 63,214 miles
- Test number
- 108909896071
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass63,015 miles (+161)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 63,015 miles
- Test number
- 806991718324
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass62,854 miles (+192)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 62,854 miles
- Test number
- 217841150151
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass62,662 miles (+311)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 62,662 miles
- Test number
- 942416067922
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front rubber bellows perished shock absorbers both sides
- AdvisoryHigh level brake lamp not working
Pass62,351 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 62,351 miles
- Test number
- 701491713199
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper brake lamp not working
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySuspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail62,351 miles (+312)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,351 miles
- Test number
- 815947262839
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper brake lamp not working
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySuspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass62,039 miles (+236)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 62,039 miles
- Test number
- 737200278983
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass61,803 miles (+348)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 61,803 miles
- Test number
- 708637406346
- AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not working.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass61,455 miles (+2,161)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 61,455 miles
- Test number
- 459826525022
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NotePlastic sill covers fitted
Pass59,294 miles (+317)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 59,294 miles
- Test number
- 265206304141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,977 miles (+744)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 58,977 miles
- Test number
- 945948293010
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass58,233 miles (+2,591)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 58,233 miles
- Test number
- 287739702472
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn near wear bars
Pass55,642 miles (+2,266)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 55,642 miles
- Test number
- 289232451077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,376 miles (+2,301)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 53,376 miles
- Test number
- 112350550008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,075 miles (+1,966)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 51,075 miles
- Test number
- 224919449011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,109 miles (+2,403)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 49,109 miles
- Test number
- 954387138066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,706 miles (+4,664)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 46,706 miles
- Test number
- 914242057055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,042 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 42,042 miles
- Test number
- 441494756097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S785 YEV
- Does S785 YEV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S785 YEV is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S785 YEV?
- The MOT on S785 YEV is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S785 YEV done?
- S785 YEV was recorded at 64,300 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 1,077 miles a year.
- Has S785 YEV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S785 YEV has failed 1 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2017.
- Has the mileage on S785 YEV 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 S785 YEV find?
- S785 YEV passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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