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Mercedes-Benz SL

White · Petrol · 2013 · 3,498 cc

W5 BBYMOT history

W5 BBY is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 25 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 37,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
37,704 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 BBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
25 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 BBY was last recorded at 37,704 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,072 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
632 miles
Average per year
1,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,704 miles
  • 2025 – 37,072 miles
  • 2024 – 35,165 miles
  • 2023 – 34,895 miles
  • 2022 – 33,172 miles
  • 2021 – 31,008 miles
  • 2020 – 28,822 miles
  • 2019 – 25,659 miles
  • 2018 – 22,503 miles
  • 2017 – 21,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,704 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,704 miles (+632)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    37,704 miles
    Test number
    295655148708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass37,072 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    37,072 miles
    Test number
    921294757482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail37,069 miles (+1,904)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,069 miles
    Test number
    831194523853
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  4. Pass35,165 miles (+270)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    35,165 miles
    Test number
    824508229439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn & perished on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn & perished on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass34,895 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    34,895 miles
    Test number
    834719981976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail34,886 miles (+1,714)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,886 miles
    Test number
    120330364275
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass33,172 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    33,172 miles
    Test number
    268651853475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail33,172 miles (+2,164)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,172 miles
    Test number
    494590439357
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass31,008 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    31,008 miles
    Test number
    512270845125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Fail31,006 miles (+2,184)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,006 miles
    Test number
    788486012105
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass28,822 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    28,822 miles
    Test number
    356777669112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail28,717 miles (+3,058)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,717 miles
    Test number
    189848759278
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass25,659 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    25,659 miles
    Test number
    435999056404
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Fail25,626 miles (+3,123)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,626 miles
    Test number
    264301014847
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre presure check on dash display (NO TPMS DISPLAYED)
  15. Pass22,503 miles (+1,202)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    22,503 miles
    Test number
    503676939235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    21,301 miles
    Test number
    366684217016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 BBY

Does W5 BBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 BBY is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 BBY?
The MOT on W5 BBY is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 BBY done?
W5 BBY was recorded at 37,704 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 1,780 miles a year.
Has W5 BBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 BBY has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on W5 BBY 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 W5 BBY find?
W5 BBY passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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