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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

T9 UAYMOT history

T9 UAY is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 84,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
84,408 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T9 UAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T9 UAY was last recorded at 84,408 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,408 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,408 miles
  • 2024 – 83,207 miles
  • 2023 – 81,931 miles
  • 2022 – 81,360 miles
  • 2021 – 81,345 miles
  • 2020 – 79,375 miles
  • 2019 – 77,138 miles
  • 2018 – 75,042 miles
  • 2017 – 72,041 miles
  • 2016 – 68,729 miles
  • 2015 – 64,143 miles
  • 2014 – 60,297 miles
  • 2012 – 55,321 miles
  • 2011 – 51,809 miles
  • 2010 – 44,464 miles
  • 2008 – 32,979 miles
  • 2007 – 31,193 miles
  • 2006 – 28,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,408 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output HeadLamps dull (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,408 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    84,408 miles
    Test number
    482259383486
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output HeadLamps dull (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail84,408 miles (+1,201)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,408 miles
    Test number
    310581410054
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 285 35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output HeadLamps dull (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass83,207 miles (+1,276)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    83,207 miles
    Test number
    821344550855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass81,931 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    81,931 miles
    Test number
    858027595456
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail81,927 miles (+567)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,927 miles
    Test number
    638735079886
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall,also tread worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass81,360 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    81,360 miles
    Test number
    355718397275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail81,357 miles (+12)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,357 miles
    Test number
    547429246333
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass81,345 miles (+1,970)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    81,345 miles
    Test number
    126055893546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,375 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    79,375 miles
    Test number
    611136957269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,138 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,138 miles
    Test number
    828190769295
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail77,138 miles (+2,096)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,138 miles
    Test number
    566307795196
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass75,042 miles (+3,001)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    75,042 miles
    Test number
    595907840559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,041 miles (+3,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,041 miles
    Test number
    261824874428
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass68,729 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    68,729 miles
    Test number
    455346518463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,728 miles (+4,585)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,728 miles
    Test number
    314429423549
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  16. Pass64,143 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    64,143 miles
    Test number
    666621225178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,142 miles (+3,845)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,142 miles
    Test number
    228269315480
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  18. Pass60,297 miles (+4,976)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,297 miles
    Test number
    197451184068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    55,321 miles
    Test number
    195475082216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,321 miles (+3,512)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,321 miles
    Test number
    499824782254
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
  21. Pass51,809 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    51,809 miles
    Test number
    507817811299
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Fail51,809 miles (+7,345)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,809 miles
    Test number
    385036211456
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass44,464 miles (+11,485)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,464 miles
    Test number
    851391760053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,979 miles (+1,786)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    32,979 miles
    Test number
    904825118329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    31,193 miles
    Test number
    414146757289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail31,193 miles (+2,507)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,193 miles
    Test number
    321365657268
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  27. Pass28,686 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    28,686 miles
    Test number
    320013686241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T9 UAY

Does T9 UAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T9 UAY is valid until 16 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T9 UAY?
The MOT on T9 UAY is valid until 16 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T9 UAY done?
T9 UAY was recorded at 84,408 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 2,930 miles a year.
Has T9 UAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T9 UAY has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T9 UAY 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 T9 UAY find?
T9 UAY passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output headlamps dull; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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