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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

X1 YLOMOT history

X1 YLO is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 11 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 80,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

X1 YLO black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
80,814 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X1 YLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X1 YLO was last recorded at 80,814 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 1,259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,555 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,259 miles
Average per year
3,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,814 miles
  • 2025 – 79,555 miles
  • 2024 – 79,476 miles
  • 2023 – 79,200 miles
  • 2022 – 77,760 miles
  • 2021 – 75,199 miles
  • 2020 – 73,828 miles
  • 2019 – 71,289 miles
  • 2018 – 69,273 miles
  • 2017 – 65,882 miles
  • 2016 – 60,946 miles
  • 2014 – 56,365 miles
  • 2013 – 53,143 miles
  • 2012 – 48,205 miles
  • 2011 – 42,162 miles
  • 2010 – 36,372 miles
  • 2009 – 33,231 miles
  • 2008 – 29,363 miles
  • 2007 – 25,179 miles
  • 2006 – 20,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,814 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension pipes/hoses slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryUnder shields and covers fitted obscuring testable items

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Under trays and covers fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of all testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both front tyres worn slightly on the inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Under trays and covers fitted unable to see all testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass80,814 miles (+1,259)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    80,814 miles
    Test number
    522452568346
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension pipes/hoses slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder shields and covers fitted obscuring testable items
  2. Pass79,555 miles (+79)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    79,555 miles
    Test number
    874405540270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted at time of test obscuring testable items
  3. Pass79,476 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    79,476 miles
    Test number
    754361028925
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of all testable items
  4. Fail79,476 miles (+276)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,476 miles
    Test number
    797028413416
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of all testable items
  5. Pass79,200 miles (+1,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    79,200 miles
    Test number
    175554292703
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn badly on the inner edges
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted obscuring testable items
  6. Pass77,760 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    77,760 miles
    Test number
    747605342075
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn slightly on the inner edges
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted unable to see all testable items
  7. Fail77,756 miles (+2,557)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,756 miles
    Test number
    822357770221
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn slightly on the inner edges
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted unable to see all testable items
  8. Pass75,199 miles (+1,371)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,199 miles
    Test number
    409015336047
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre tread depths getting low 3mm
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to see all testable items
  9. Pass73,828 miles (+2,539)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,828 miles
    Test number
    434617992562
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  10. Pass71,289 miles (+2,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    71,289 miles
    Test number
    216009289346
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  11. Pass69,273 miles (+3,391)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    69,273 miles
    Test number
    147141238360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,882 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    65,882 miles
    Test number
    957498297880
    • AdvisorySteering lock not working but has an acceptable immobilisation system fitted
  13. Fail65,835 miles (+4,889)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,835 miles
    Test number
    405342455563
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSteering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
  14. Pass60,946 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    60,946 miles
    Test number
    277891317234
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint cross arm joint mounted in the hub (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight brake imbalance across the front axle
  15. Fail60,938 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,938 miles
    Test number
    535581959055
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint cross arm joint mounted in the hub (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight brake imbalance across the front axle
  16. FailMileage not read3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    726422937848
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSteering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass56,365 miles (+3,222)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    56,365 miles
    Test number
    296998334339
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake disc,s in poor condition
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
  18. Pass53,143 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    53,143 miles
    Test number
    918082253303
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail53,143 miles (+4,938)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,143 miles
    Test number
    486940153451
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass48,205 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    48,205 miles
    Test number
    225393152136
    • NoteAdvise On All Brake Disc Very Scored
  21. Fail48,205 miles (+6,043)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,205 miles
    Test number
    678422352128
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise On All Brake Disc Very Scored
  22. Pass42,162 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,162 miles
    Test number
    775150261194
    • NoteAvise on Front Brake Disc Scored
    • NoteN/S/F Rubber boot deteriorated on suspension arm could cause damage to joint.
  23. Fail42,162 miles (+5,790)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,162 miles
    Test number
    525729751115
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAvise on Front Brake Disc Scored
    • NoteN/S/F Rubber boot deteriorated on suspension arm could cause damage to joint.
  24. Pass36,372 miles (+3,141)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    36,372 miles
    Test number
    263127340118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,231 miles (+3,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,231 miles
    Test number
    711519839130
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass29,363 miles (+4,184)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    29,363 miles
    Test number
    140502558130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,179 miles (+4,973)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    25,179 miles
    Test number
    942713457125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    20,206 miles
    Test number
    534327916127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X1 YLO

Does X1 YLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X1 YLO is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X1 YLO?
The MOT on X1 YLO is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X1 YLO done?
X1 YLO was recorded at 80,814 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 3,069 miles a year.
Has X1 YLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X1 YLO has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on X1 YLO 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 X1 YLO find?
X1 YLO passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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