Mercedes-Benz SL
Blue and Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,799 cc
S809 LOYMOT history
S809 LOY is a blue and blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 119,432 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 119,432 mi
- At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,113 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S809 LOY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Blue and Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S809 LOY was last recorded at 119,432 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 119,429 miles · 8 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 3,113 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 119,432 miles
- 2025 – 116,882 miles
- 2024 – 113,085 miles
- 2015 – 110,307 miles
- 2014 – 102,707 miles
- 2013 – 96,669 miles
- 2012 – 91,726 miles
- 2011 – 84,123 miles
- 2010 – 80,251 miles
- 2008 – 75,908 miles
- 2007 – 72,543 miles
- 2006 – 65,911 miles
- 2005 – 55,142 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass119,432 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Brake pedal has travel
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,432 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 119,432 miles
- Test number
- 859257602237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,429 miles (+2,547)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,429 miles
- Test number
- 132774229364
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal has travel
Pass116,882 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 116,882 miles
- Test number
- 756673715793
- AdvisoryBrake pedal has travel
Fail116,878 miles (+3,793)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,878 miles
- Test number
- 106948940872
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread peeling away and seperated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread peeling away and seperated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal has travel
Pass113,085 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 113,085 miles
- Test number
- 245663596488
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll brake discs have surface corrosion
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes have surface corrosion
- AdvisoryAll suspension rubbers are slightly perished
Fail113,085 miles (+2,778)2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,085 miles
- Test number
- 506382826482
- MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll brake discs have surface corrosion
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes have surface corrosion
- AdvisoryAll suspension rubbers are slightly perished
Pass110,307 miles (+7,600)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 110,307 miles
- Test number
- 587067205110
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges
Pass102,707 miles (+6,038)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 102,707 miles
- Test number
- 225283214405
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside front road wheel securing bolts damaged
- NoteSlight play in steering joints
Pass96,669 miles (+4,943)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 96,669 miles
- Test number
- 439787603140
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront number plate in poor condition
Pass91,726 miles (+7,603)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 91,726 miles
- Test number
- 636515092041
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre ON the legal limit
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass84,123 miles (+3,872)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 84,123 miles
- Test number
- 988660711176
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass80,251 miles (+4,343)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 80,251 miles
- Test number
- 911943610149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,908 miles (+3,365)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 75,908 miles
- Test number
- 810591348320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,543 miles (+6,632)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 72,543 miles
- Test number
- 320693657375
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass65,911 miles (+10,769)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 65,911 miles
- Test number
- 394332956354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,142 miles (+223)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 55,142 miles
- Test number
- 433796155410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,919 miles4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,919 miles
- Test number
- 300243155311
- FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteAdvise plastic sill covers
Questions about S809 LOY
- Does S809 LOY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S809 LOY is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S809 LOY?
- The MOT on S809 LOY is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S809 LOY done?
- S809 LOY was recorded at 119,432 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 3,113 miles a year.
- Has S809 LOY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S809 LOY has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on S809 LOY 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 S809 LOY find?
- S809 LOY passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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