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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc

Y21 GMWMOT history

Y21 GMW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 23 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 84,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

Y21 GMW silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
84,076 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 GMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 GMW was last recorded at 84,076 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 489 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,587 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
489 miles
Average per year
3,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,076 miles
  • 2024 – 83,587 miles
  • 2023 – 81,936 miles
  • 2022 – 80,378 miles
  • 2021 – 79,247 miles
  • 2020 – 77,905 miles
  • 2019 – 74,966 miles
  • 2018 – 70,180 miles
  • 2017 – 66,704 miles
  • 2016 – 60,841 miles
  • 2015 – 52,454 miles
  • 2014 – 43,596 miles
  • 2013 – 34,243 miles
  • 2012 – 24,339 miles
  • 2011 – 24,247 miles
  • 2010 – 23,525 miles
  • 2009 – 22,189 miles
  • 2008 – 21,206 miles
  • 2007 – 20,132 miles
  • 2006 – 18,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,076 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,076 miles (+489)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    84,076 miles
    Test number
    932545830199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,587 miles (+1,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    83,587 miles
    Test number
    470578945748
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass81,936 miles (+1,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    81,936 miles
    Test number
    957286551279
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass80,378 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    80,378 miles
    Test number
    667770400575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail80,373 miles (+1,126)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,373 miles
    Test number
    333645477581
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass79,247 miles (+1,342)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    79,247 miles
    Test number
    503543604244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,905 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,905 miles
    Test number
    267486135730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  8. Fail77,900 miles (+2,934)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,900 miles
    Test number
    621878824525
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass74,966 miles (+4,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,966 miles
    Test number
    954541894852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass70,180 miles (+3,476)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    70,180 miles
    Test number
    909317303386
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  11. Pass66,704 miles (+5,863)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,704 miles
    Test number
    968228800366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,841 miles (+8,387)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    60,841 miles
    Test number
    725975074972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,454 miles (+8,858)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    52,454 miles
    Test number
    189917813533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,596 miles (+9,353)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,596 miles
    Test number
    888836174289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,243 miles (+9,904)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    34,243 miles
    Test number
    345361003302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,339 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    24,339 miles
    Test number
    299218392296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,247 miles (+722)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    24,247 miles
    Test number
    347689191259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,525 miles (+1,336)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    23,525 miles
    Test number
    372091800396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,189 miles (+983)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    22,189 miles
    Test number
    363705589444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,206 miles (+1,074)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    21,206 miles
    Test number
    852066298213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,132 miles (+2,088)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    20,132 miles
    Test number
    924144987262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    18,044 miles
    Test number
    352573486254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y21 GMW

Does Y21 GMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 GMW is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 GMW?
The MOT on Y21 GMW is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 GMW done?
Y21 GMW was recorded at 84,076 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 3,424 miles a year.
Has Y21 GMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 GMW has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y21 GMW 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 Y21 GMW find?
Y21 GMW passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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