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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

Y211 MESMOT history

Y211 MES is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 10 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2021 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 80,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2024.

Y211 MES black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2021
Mileage
80,743 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2024
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y211 MES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y211 MES was last recorded at 80,743 miles on 30 Oct 2024, 284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,459 miles · 16 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
284 miles
Average per year
2,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 80,743 miles
  • 2020 – 80,459 miles
  • 2019 – 77,071 miles
  • 2018 – 76,658 miles
  • 2017 – 74,444 miles
  • 2016 – 72,703 miles
  • 2015 – 71,906 miles
  • 2013 – 71,279 miles
  • 2012 – 68,701 miles
  • 2011 – 61,635 miles
  • 2010 – 57,645 miles
  • 2008 – 51,358 miles
  • 2007 – 45,531 miles
  • 2006 – 33,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail80,743 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail80,743 miles (+284)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,743 miles
    Test number
    802686165842
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass80,459 miles (+3,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    80,459 miles
    Test number
    203432091710
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass77,071 miles (+19)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,071 miles
    Test number
    934617430290
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail77,052 miles (+394)4 major4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,052 miles
    Test number
    872347214648
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced close to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass76,658 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    76,658 miles
    Test number
    365770444222
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryOffside head lamp damaged

  6. Fail76,658 miles (+2,214)5 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,658 miles
    Test number
    431985580511
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket brocken (7.1.1)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryOffside head lamp damaged

  7. Pass74,444 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,444 miles
    Test number
    364403792491
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to crack

  8. Fail74,444 miles (+1,741)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,444 miles
    Test number
    758068285924
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to crack

  9. Pass72,703 miles (+797)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,703 miles
    Test number
    741609122387
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass71,906 miles (+627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    71,906 miles
    Test number
    449680315172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass71,279 miles (+2,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    71,279 miles
    Test number
    245803793465
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass68,701 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    68,701 miles
    Test number
    398229202496
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail68,701 miles (+7,066)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,701 miles
    Test number
    908399102243
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass61,635 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    61,635 miles
    Test number
    118319381133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,630 miles (+3,985)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,630 miles
    Test number
    608417481153
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  16. Pass57,645 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    57,645 miles
    Test number
    170246750017
    • 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)

  17. Fail57,645 miles (+6,287)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,645 miles
    Test number
    344835450084
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  18. Pass51,358 miles (+5,827)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    51,358 miles
    Test number
    561864498131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,531 miles (+12,467)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    45,531 miles
    Test number
    723003687169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    33,064 miles
    Test number
    932634786105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y211 MES

Does Y211 MES currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y211 MES expired on 6 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y211 MES?
The MOT on Y211 MES expired on 6 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y211 MES done?
Y211 MES was recorded at 80,743 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2024, an average of 2,602 miles a year.
Has Y211 MES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y211 MES has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y211 MES 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 Y211 MES find?
Y211 MES failed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2024 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front bumper insecure; offside rear vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed; windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 7 more.

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