Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver and Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,799 cc
Y218 EWLMOT history
Y218 EWL is a silver and silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 29 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 71,167 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 71,167 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,910 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y218 EWL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Silver and Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 29 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y218 EWL was last recorded at 71,167 miles on 15 Jul 2025, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 71,140 miles · 18 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 27 miles
- Average per year
- 2,910 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 71,167 miles
- 2024 – 69,476 miles
- 2023 – 69,474 miles
- 2022 – 69,472 miles
- 2021 – 69,139 miles
- 2019 – 69,089 miles
- 2018 – 62,393 miles
- 2017 – 53,772 miles
- 2016 – 45,646 miles
- 2015 – 38,345 miles
- 2014 – 31,131 miles
- 2013 – 22,950 miles
- 2012 – 19,650 miles
- 2011 – 19,119 miles
- 2010 – 18,346 miles
- 2009 – 17,433 miles
- 2008 – 16,803 miles
- 2007 – 15,029 miles
- 2006 – 14,164 miles
- 2005 – 12,673 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,167 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front PLAY DETECTED AT ROAD WHEEL
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front WHEEL ARCH CORRODED
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 8 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,167 miles (+27)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 71,167 miles
- Test number
- 430083520724
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail71,140 miles (+1,664)3 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,140 miles
- Test number
- 113012909305
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass69,476 miles (+2)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 69,476 miles
- Test number
- 531250911814
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front PLAY DETECTED AT ROAD WHEEL
- AdvisoryNearside Front WHEEL ARCH CORRODED
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front PLAY DETETCTED AT ROAD WHEEL
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass69,474 miles (+2)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 69,474 miles
- Test number
- 604340332869
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front PLAY DETECTED AT ROAD WHEEL
- AdvisoryNearside Front WHEEL ARCH CORRODED
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front PLAY DETECTED AT ROAD WHEEL
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass69,472 miles (+333)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2023
- Odometer
- 69,472 miles
- Test number
- 125681123416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,139 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 69,139 miles
- Test number
- 708997897532
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rusting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rusting. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail69,139 miles (+50)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,139 miles
- Test number
- 463694182588
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rusting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rusting. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass69,089 miles (+62)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 69,089 miles
- Test number
- 667505644083
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail69,027 miles (+6,634)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,027 miles
- Test number
- 203413956782
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass62,393 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 62,393 miles
- Test number
- 513285052607
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail62,393 miles (+8,621)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,393 miles
- Test number
- 408826282613
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass53,772 miles (+8,126)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 53,772 miles
- Test number
- 972260905440
- AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass45,646 miles (+7,301)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 45,646 miles
- Test number
- 300581031144
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre uneven wear
Pass38,345 miles (+7,214)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 38,345 miles
- Test number
- 993370986646
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass31,131 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 31,131 miles
- Test number
- 116247344284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,131 miles (+8,181)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,131 miles
- Test number
- 398377344251
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass22,950 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 22,950 miles
- Test number
- 406256943243
- AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Fail22,950 miles (+3,300)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,950 miles
- Test number
- 439586943258
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Pass19,650 miles (+531)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 19,650 miles
- Test number
- 208781002215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,119 miles (+773)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 19,119 miles
- Test number
- 356420421289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,346 miles (+913)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 18,346 miles
- Test number
- 332364700402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,433 miles (+630)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 17,433 miles
- Test number
- 152308609279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,803 miles (+1,774)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 16,803 miles
- Test number
- 613130218290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,029 miles (+865)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 15,029 miles
- Test number
- 852343917277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,164 miles (+1,491)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 14,164 miles
- Test number
- 853726516203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,673 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 12,673 miles
- Test number
- 753289155140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y218 EWL
- Does Y218 EWL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y218 EWL expired on 14 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y218 EWL?
- The MOT on Y218 EWL expired on 14 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y218 EWL done?
- Y218 EWL was recorded at 71,167 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2025, an average of 2,910 miles a year.
- Has Y218 EWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y218 EWL has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y218 EWL 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 Y218 EWL find?
- Y218 EWL passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2025 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.
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