
Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver and Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc
Y212 EECMOT history
Y212 EEC is a silver and silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 27 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 88,525 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 88,525 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,603 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y212 EEC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Silver and Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 27 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y212 EEC was last recorded at 88,525 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 88,525 miles · 3 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,603 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 88,525 miles
- 2025 – 88,319 miles
- 2024 – 87,960 miles
- 2023 – 86,353 miles
- 2020 – 85,386 miles
- 2019 – 80,611 miles
- 2018 – 78,727 miles
- 2017 – 76,975 miles
- 2016 – 74,983 miles
- 2015 – 72,819 miles
- 2014 – 70,152 miles
- 2013 – 68,002 miles
- 2012 – 64,685 miles
- 2011 – 61,708 miles
- 2010 – 57,814 miles
- 2009 – 57,621 miles
- 2008 – 52,983 miles
- 2007 – 44,640 miles
- 2006 – 35,794 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront and rear sub-frames corroded/rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f bottom ball joint rubbers deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes covered in grease ?Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded / rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Rear differential leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,525 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 88,525 miles
- Test number
- 805521950173
- AdvisoryFront and rear sub-frames corroded/rusty
- AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f bottom ball joint rubbers deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes covered in grease ?
- AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded / rusty
Fail88,525 miles (+206)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,525 miles
- Test number
- 333088389663
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light on dash (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash (7.12 (e))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear sub-frames corroded/rusty
- AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f bottom ball joint rubbers deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes covered in grease ?
- AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded / rusty
Pass88,319 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 88,319 miles
- Test number
- 379326427384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,319 miles (+359)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,319 miles
- Test number
- 208179201590
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass87,960 miles (+1,607)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 87,960 miles
- Test number
- 885374451737
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,353 miles (+967)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 86,353 miles
- Test number
- 921572207061
- AdvisoryNote corrosion to exhaust
Pass85,386 miles (+4,775)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 85,386 miles
- Test number
- 554194501743
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,611 miles (+1,884)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 80,611 miles
- Test number
- 843407762494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,727 miles (+1,752)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2019
- Odometer
- 78,727 miles
- Test number
- 477121347965
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroding
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear differential leaking
Pass76,975 miles (+72)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2018
- Odometer
- 76,975 miles
- Test number
- 466213272692
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear differential leak
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroding
Fail76,903 miles (+1,920)4 failures12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,903 miles
- Test number
- 678252158679
- FailureCentral Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement hub rose joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroding
- AdvisoryRear differential leaking
Pass74,983 miles (+2,164)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 74,983 miles
- Test number
- 765721384658
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass72,819 miles (+2,667)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 72,819 miles
- Test number
- 805409275037
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteN/S/R lower hub mount bush has slight play
Pass70,152 miles (+2,150)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 70,152 miles
- Test number
- 459627874079
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryInner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOuter Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass68,002 miles (+3,317)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 68,002 miles
- Test number
- 456988973014
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSRS Warning light on
Pass64,685 miles (+2,977)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 64,685 miles
- Test number
- 428910382092
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFront suspension anti roll bar bushes slightly worn
Pass61,708 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 61,708 miles
- Test number
- 857373981027
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteRear brake discs in poor condition,o/s door mirror glass in poor condition
Fail61,708 miles (+3,894)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,708 miles
- Test number
- 677861681099
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteRear brake discs in poor condition,o/s door mirror glass in poor condition
Pass57,814 miles (+193)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 57,814 miles
- Test number
- 484105380061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,621 miles (+4,638)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 57,621 miles
- Test number
- 643557579083
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass52,983 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 52,983 miles
- Test number
- 550112378044
- AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail52,983 miles (+8,343)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,983 miles
- Test number
- 432322778048
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass44,640 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 44,640 miles
- Test number
- 884368767092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,640 miles (+8,846)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,640 miles
- Test number
- 984228167056
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass35,794 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 35,794 miles
- Test number
- 141894976434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y212 EEC
- Does Y212 EEC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y212 EEC is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y212 EEC?
- The MOT on Y212 EEC is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y212 EEC done?
- Y212 EEC was recorded at 88,525 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 2,603 miles a year.
- Has Y212 EEC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y212 EEC has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y212 EEC 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 Y212 EEC find?
- Y212 EEC passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front and rear sub-frames corroded/rusty; n/s/f and o/s/f bottom ball joint rubbers deteriorated; rear brake pipes covered in grease ?, and 1 more.
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