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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,724 cc

Y10 ABMMOT history

Y10 ABM is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 23 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

Y10 ABM black 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 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
97,204 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y10 ABM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y10 ABM was last recorded at 97,204 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,892 miles · 14 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
312 miles
Average per year
3,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,204 miles
  • 2025 – 96,892 miles
  • 2024 – 95,950 miles
  • 2023 – 95,804 miles
  • 2022 – 94,738 miles
  • 2021 – 92,944 miles
  • 2019 – 91,458 miles
  • 2018 – 88,652 miles
  • 2017 – 85,016 miles
  • 2016 – 80,092 miles
  • 2015 – 75,568 miles
  • 2014 – 72,296 miles
  • 2013 – 66,325 miles
  • 2012 – 61,588 miles
  • 2011 – 56,120 miles
  • 2009 – 49,861 miles
  • 2008 – 45,214 miles
  • 2007 – 36,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,204 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Engine light on

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,204 miles (+312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    97,204 miles
    Test number
    904226385162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass96,892 miles (+942)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    96,892 miles
    Test number
    578920850396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive undertrays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass95,950 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    95,950 miles
    Test number
    913021167374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,804 miles (+1,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    95,804 miles
    Test number
    713853644933
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass94,738 miles (+1,794)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    94,738 miles
    Test number
    224863393815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,944 miles (+1,486)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    92,944 miles
    Test number
    957472561473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,458 miles (+2,806)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    91,458 miles
    Test number
    675889992207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,652 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    88,652 miles
    Test number
    926049349206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,016 miles (+79)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    85,016 miles
    Test number
    112440656290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
  10. Fail84,937 miles (+4,845)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,937 miles
    Test number
    547042347659
    • FailureFront suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side's (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
  11. Pass80,092 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,092 miles
    Test number
    741236468779
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
  12. Fail80,065 miles (+4,497)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,065 miles
    Test number
    988475135693
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
  13. Pass75,568 miles (+3,272)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    75,568 miles
    Test number
    245924305288
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass72,296 miles (+5,971)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,296 miles
    Test number
    316423394177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,325 miles (+157)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,325 miles
    Test number
    855002353175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Fail66,168 miles (+4,580)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,168 miles
    Test number
    186265233149
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Fail61,588 miles4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,588 miles
    Test number
    426602512127
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass61,588 miles (+5,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    61,588 miles
    Test number
    905482912165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass56,120 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    56,120 miles
    Test number
    179326101189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Fail56,109 miles (+6,248)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,109 miles
    Test number
    517665501174
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass49,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    49,861 miles
    Test number
    460835729466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,861 miles (+4,647)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,861 miles
    Test number
    900925229307
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
  23. Pass45,214 miles (+9,046)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    45,214 miles
    Test number
    361635798440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
  24. Pass36,168 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    36,168 miles
    Test number
    211964797491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y10 ABM

Does Y10 ABM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y10 ABM is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y10 ABM?
The MOT on Y10 ABM is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y10 ABM done?
Y10 ABM was recorded at 97,204 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 3,192 miles a year.
Has Y10 ABM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y10 ABM has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on Y10 ABM 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 Y10 ABM find?
Y10 ABM passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit.

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