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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,799 cc

V1 YDRMOT history

V1 YDR is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 69,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
69,841 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 YDR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 YDR was last recorded at 69,841 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,612 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
229 miles
Average per year
1,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,841 miles
  • 2025 – 69,612 miles
  • 2022 – 69,594 miles
  • 2021 – 69,491 miles
  • 2020 – 69,453 miles
  • 2019 – 69,083 miles
  • 2018 – 67,695 miles
  • 2017 – 65,285 miles
  • 2016 – 64,688 miles
  • 2015 – 63,120 miles
  • 2014 – 61,697 miles
  • 2013 – 59,864 miles
  • 2012 – 57,646 miles
  • 2011 – 55,479 miles
  • 2010 – 53,286 miles
  • 2009 – 50,940 miles
  • 2008 – 47,566 miles
  • 2007 – 44,663 miles
  • 2006 – 41,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,841 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass69,841 miles (+229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    69,841 miles
    Test number
    657013653172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass69,612 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    69,612 miles
    Test number
    386043450427
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail69,611 miles (+17)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,611 miles
    Test number
    359659282238
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit engine/scuttle bay wiring harness next fuse box. Rodent damage (4.11 (c) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass69,594 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    69,594 miles
    Test number
    157172487413
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Fail69,576 miles (+85)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,576 miles
    Test number
    352876868450
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass69,491 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,491 miles
    Test number
    430101339150
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMouse nest under bonnit

  7. Pass69,453 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    69,453 miles
    Test number
    674688349531
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail69,450 miles (+367)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,450 miles
    Test number
    765445235805
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass69,083 miles (+1,388)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,083 miles
    Test number
    623684285396
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear differential

  10. Pass67,695 miles (+2,410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    67,695 miles
    Test number
    421415942031
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass65,285 miles (+597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,285 miles
    Test number
    185364629657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass64,688 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    64,688 miles
    Test number
    260563332732
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to wear low
    • AdvisoryOffside front shock absorber dust cover perished
    • AdvisoryMovement in nearside front steering arms

  13. Fail64,688 miles (+1,568)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,688 miles
    Test number
    627470511793
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to wear low
    • AdvisoryOffside front shock absorber dust cover perished
    • AdvisoryMovement in nearside front steering arms

  14. Pass63,120 miles (+1,423)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    63,120 miles
    Test number
    830500182489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to legal limit on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil present around gearbox
    • AdvisoryOil present on rear diff

  15. Pass61,697 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    61,697 miles
    Test number
    338554704377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  16. Fail61,697 miles (+1,833)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,697 miles
    Test number
    286557194232
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  17. Pass59,864 miles (+2,218)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    59,864 miles
    Test number
    782059263622
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear diff damp
    • NoteWipers slightly smearing screen

  18. Pass57,646 miles (+2,167)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    57,646 miles
    Test number
    558301542368
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak around engine
    • NoteRear differential damp

  19. Pass55,479 miles (+2,193)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    55,479 miles
    Test number
    968640741351
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear diff damp

  20. Pass53,286 miles (+2,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    53,286 miles
    Test number
    942495630383
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass50,940 miles (+3,374)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    50,940 miles
    Test number
    544724949347
    • NoteBoth headlamp aims on lower limit
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteHandbrake travel requires attention soon
    • NoteSlight play in steering box

  22. Pass47,566 miles (+2,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    47,566 miles
    Test number
    683457348301
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass44,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    44,663 miles
    Test number
    372817327266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,663 miles (+3,350)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,663 miles
    Test number
    740867827289
    • Repaired at testDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass41,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    41,313 miles
    Test number
    630262326228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V1 YDR

Does V1 YDR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 YDR is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 YDR?
The MOT on V1 YDR is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 YDR done?
V1 YDR was recorded at 69,841 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 1,431 miles a year.
Has V1 YDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 YDR has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on V1 YDR 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 V1 YDR find?
V1 YDR passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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