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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 5,439 cc

Y1 BADMOT history

Y1 BAD is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 84,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2026
Mileage
84,979 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y1 BAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y1 BAD was last recorded at 84,979 miles on 8 Jul 2025, 2,160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,819 miles · 24 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
2,160 miles
Average per year
4,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,979 miles
  • 2024 – 82,819 miles
  • 2023 – 81,376 miles
  • 2022 – 79,801 miles
  • 2021 – 76,622 miles
  • 2019 – 71,393 miles
  • 2018 – 67,249 miles
  • 2017 – 63,677 miles
  • 2015 – 55,090 miles
  • 2014 – 53,473 miles
  • 2013 – 48,531 miles
  • 2012 – 42,931 miles
  • 2011 – 34,592 miles
  • 2010 – 29,052 miles
  • 2009 – 22,017 miles
  • 2008 – 10,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,979 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,979 miles (+2,160)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    84,979 miles
    Test number
    947795106644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,819 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    82,819 miles
    Test number
    435183472373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill/engine/underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components/areas

  3. Fail82,812 miles (+1,436)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,812 miles
    Test number
    337115935508
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill/engine/underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components/areas

  4. Pass81,376 miles (+1,575)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    81,376 miles
    Test number
    935190147603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  5. Pass79,801 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    79,801 miles
    Test number
    686408384263
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail79,788 miles (+3,166)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,788 miles
    Test number
    745427855036
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass76,622 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,622 miles
    Test number
    189895184489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside obligatory mirror deteriorated, not excesive
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail76,615 miles (+5,222)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,615 miles
    Test number
    274660050736
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside obligatory mirror deteriorated, not excesive
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass71,393 miles (+4,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,393 miles
    Test number
    410395949895
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass67,249 miles (+3,572)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,249 miles
    Test number
    712469907605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,677 miles (+8,587)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    63,677 miles
    Test number
    419794110787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,090 miles (+1,617)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    55,090 miles
    Test number
    292246064991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,473 miles (+56)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    53,473 miles
    Test number
    209170764280
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low

  14. Fail53,417 miles (+4,886)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,417 miles
    Test number
    258224354250
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low

  15. Pass48,531 miles (+5,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,531 miles
    Test number
    489089953209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass42,931 miles (+8,339)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    42,931 miles
    Test number
    918944482007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,592 miles (+5,540)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,592 miles
    Test number
    995610861063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,052 miles (+7,035)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,052 miles
    Test number
    161616970030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,017 miles (+11,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,017 miles
    Test number
    871886479086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass10,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    10,972 miles
    Test number
    771668578090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y1 BAD

Does Y1 BAD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y1 BAD expired on 7 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y1 BAD?
The MOT on Y1 BAD expired on 7 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y1 BAD done?
Y1 BAD was recorded at 84,979 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2025, an average of 4,276 miles a year.
Has Y1 BAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y1 BAD has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on Y1 BAD 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 Y1 BAD find?
Y1 BAD passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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