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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc

V718 LYSMOT history

V718 LYS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 77,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

V718 LYS silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
77,116 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V718 LYS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V718 LYS was last recorded at 77,116 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,080 miles · 24 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
1,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,116 miles
  • 2022 – 77,080 miles
  • 2021 – 76,116 miles
  • 2020 – 75,369 miles
  • 2019 – 74,613 miles
  • 2018 – 73,623 miles
  • 2017 – 72,689 miles
  • 2016 – 71,941 miles
  • 2015 – 71,479 miles
  • 2014 – 70,550 miles
  • 2013 – 68,041 miles
  • 2012 – 66,881 miles
  • 2011 – 64,542 miles
  • 2010 – 62,287 miles
  • 2009 – 60,151 miles
  • 2008 – 58,273 miles
  • 2007 – 55,393 miles
  • 2006 – 53,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,116 miles
  • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • 3rd brake light not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Brake fluid warning lamp defective dos not illuminate on dash

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,116 miles (+36)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    77,116 miles
    Test number
    575740637716
    • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail77,080 miles (+964)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,080 miles
    Test number
    116456903966
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass76,116 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,116 miles
    Test number
    745653720021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf brake pipe from flexy to abs pump corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr brake pipe from flexy to front of car corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak at back of engine on the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAutomatic transmission sump corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering at front no obvious faults
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak at centre section
    • AdvisoryVarious components corroded

  4. Fail76,115 miles (+746)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,115 miles
    Test number
    233740485121
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf brake pipe from flexy to abs pump corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr brake pipe from flexy to front of car corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak at back of engine on the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAutomatic transmission sump corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering at front no obvious faults
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak at centre section
    • AdvisoryVarious components corroded

  5. Pass75,369 miles4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    75,369 miles
    Test number
    344157205494
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp defective dos not illuminate on dash (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished but no cord exposed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished but no cord exposed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  6. Fail75,369 miles (+756)5 major4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,369 miles
    Test number
    317115680912
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged excessively perished cord exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged excessively perished cord exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp defective dos not illuminate on dash (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished but no cord exposed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished but no cord exposed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  7. Pass74,613 miles (+990)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,613 miles
    Test number
    735236903536
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass73,623 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,623 miles
    Test number
    460138264291
    • Advisory3rd brake light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  9. Fail73,623 miles (+934)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,623 miles
    Test number
    372230430875
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • Advisory3rd brake light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  10. Pass72,689 miles (+748)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,689 miles
    Test number
    270637613474
    • Advisory3rd brake light not working
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly corroded O/S/R
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass71,941 miles (+462)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    71,941 miles
    Test number
    669773159117
    • Advisory3rd brake light not working
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly corroded O/S/R
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at steering box (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass71,479 miles (+929)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,479 miles
    Test number
    877985185044
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tires wearing on inner edge's

  13. Pass70,550 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    70,550 miles
    Test number
    105745184498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail70,549 miles (+2,508)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,549 miles
    Test number
    368603884080
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass68,041 miles (+1,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    68,041 miles
    Test number
    819501583022
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass66,881 miles (+2,339)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    66,881 miles
    Test number
    795799802101
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass64,542 miles (+2,255)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    64,542 miles
    Test number
    977247311106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,287 miles (+2,136)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2011
    Odometer
    62,287 miles
    Test number
    260613320159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,151 miles (+1,878)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    60,151 miles
    Test number
    421481099033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,273 miles (+2,880)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    58,273 miles
    Test number
    244418198043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,393 miles (+2,154)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    55,393 miles
    Test number
    294212497080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,239 miles (+71)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    53,239 miles
    Test number
    754975796009
    • NoteCondition of fuel pipes at rear
    • NoteSlight dampness at power steering box

  23. Fail53,168 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,168 miles
    Test number
    991530996072
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHand brake low

Questions about V718 LYS

Does V718 LYS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V718 LYS is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V718 LYS?
The MOT on V718 LYS is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V718 LYS done?
V718 LYS was recorded at 77,116 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 1,209 miles a year.
Has V718 LYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V718 LYS has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on V718 LYS 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 V718 LYS find?
V718 LYS passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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