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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

Y1 BRJMOT history

Y1 BRJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 69,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

Y1 BRJ 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 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
69,182 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y1 BRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y1 BRJ was last recorded at 69,182 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 733 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,449 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
733 miles
Average per year
1,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,182 miles
  • 2025 – 68,449 miles
  • 2024 – 64,985 miles
  • 2023 – 62,959 miles
  • 2022 – 61,275 miles
  • 2020 – 57,194 miles
  • 2019 – 54,656 miles
  • 2018 – 51,009 miles
  • 2017 – 49,204 miles
  • 2016 – 47,813 miles
  • 2009 – 47,031 miles
  • 2008 – 44,348 miles
  • 2007 – 40,466 miles
  • 2006 – 35,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,182 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,182 miles (+733)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    69,182 miles
    Test number
    505400347824
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  2. Pass68,449 miles (+3,464)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    68,449 miles
    Test number
    292296638964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,985 miles (+2,026)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    64,985 miles
    Test number
    464453899578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,959 miles (+209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    62,959 miles
    Test number
    160829452050
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass62,750 miles (+140)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    62,750 miles
    Test number
    156328222601
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Fail62,610 miles (+1,335)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,610 miles
    Test number
    690759176615
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding WHEEL CANNOT BE TURNED BY HAND!!! (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding WHEEL CANNOT BE TURNED BY HAND!!! (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass61,275 miles (+4,081)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    61,275 miles
    Test number
    164666039324
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  8. Pass57,194 miles (+2,538)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    57,194 miles
    Test number
    173731862877
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass54,656 miles (+3,647)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,656 miles
    Test number
    247438155614
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower front of wheel arm dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass51,009 miles (+1,805)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    51,009 miles
    Test number
    638811866595
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Foremost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  11. Pass49,204 miles (+1,391)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    49,204 miles
    Test number
    202103218898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,813 miles (+782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    47,813 miles
    Test number
    338332444493
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  13. Pass47,031 miles (+2,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    47,031 miles
    Test number
    350879949158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass44,348 miles (+3,882)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    44,348 miles
    Test number
    923317988082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,466 miles (+4,889)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    40,466 miles
    Test number
    442013557089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,577 miles
    Test number
    982710566068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y1 BRJ

Does Y1 BRJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y1 BRJ is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y1 BRJ?
The MOT on Y1 BRJ is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y1 BRJ done?
Y1 BRJ was recorded at 69,182 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 1,649 miles a year.
Has Y1 BRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y1 BRJ has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y1 BRJ 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 BRJ find?
Y1 BRJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside rear brake hose slightly chafed.

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