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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

Y259 PBJMOT history

Y259 PBJ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 28 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 72,707 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

Y259 PBJ blue 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 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
72,707 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y259 PBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y259 PBJ was last recorded at 72,707 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 1,531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,176 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,531 miles
Average per year
2,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,707 miles
  • 2025 – 71,176 miles
  • 2024 – 69,837 miles
  • 2023 – 68,426 miles
  • 2021 – 66,468 miles
  • 2019 – 65,178 miles
  • 2018 – 61,933 miles
  • 2017 – 58,532 miles
  • 2016 – 55,151 miles
  • 2015 – 51,712 miles
  • 2014 – 47,657 miles
  • 2013 – 43,629 miles
  • 2012 – 39,922 miles
  • 2011 – 35,820 miles
  • 2010 – 31,866 miles
  • 2009 – 27,625 miles
  • 2008 – 23,222 miles
  • 2006 – 21,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,707 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slight (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slight (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,707 miles (+1,531)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    72,707 miles
    Test number
    776145804253
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slight (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slight (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass71,176 miles (+1,339)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    71,176 miles
    Test number
    698325050134
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass69,837 miles (+1,411)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    69,837 miles
    Test number
    173381932542
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass68,426 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    68,426 miles
    Test number
    683123320954
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail68,426 miles (+1,958)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,426 miles
    Test number
    789366540671
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass66,468 miles (+1,290)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,468 miles
    Test number
    700731860394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,178 miles (+3,245)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,178 miles
    Test number
    998296194997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,933 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    61,933 miles
    Test number
    212852106151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail61,818 miles (+3,286)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,818 miles
    Test number
    794745200004
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass58,532 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    58,532 miles
    Test number
    809593043708
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion front wings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracked (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine warning lamp illuminated

  11. Fail58,532 miles (+3,381)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,532 miles
    Test number
    953681209513
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion front wings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracked (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine warning lamp illuminated

  12. Pass55,151 miles (+3,439)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    55,151 miles
    Test number
    174782674778
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass51,712 miles (+4,055)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    51,712 miles
    Test number
    925363778105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,657 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    47,657 miles
    Test number
    419656014411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail47,675 miles (+4,046)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,675 miles
    Test number
    499046014449
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass43,629 miles (+3,707)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    43,629 miles
    Test number
    209831613366
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront Strut Top Mounts Starting to Perish
    • NoteRear Diff Leaking
    • NoteSil Covers Fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWheel Arch Liners Fitted

  17. Pass39,922 miles (+4,102)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    39,922 miles
    Test number
    779948502384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass35,820 miles (+3,954)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    35,820 miles
    Test number
    645381301337
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNSF & OSF Strut Top Mounts Starting To Perish

  19. Pass31,866 miles (+4,241)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    31,866 miles
    Test number
    461539490238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,625 miles (+4,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    27,625 miles
    Test number
    704458689232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass23,222 miles (+242)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    23,222 miles
    Test number
    544261298223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,980 miles (+1,712)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    22,980 miles
    Test number
    330912228129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,268 miles
    Test number
    531383576241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y259 PBJ

Does Y259 PBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y259 PBJ is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y259 PBJ?
The MOT on Y259 PBJ is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y259 PBJ done?
Y259 PBJ was recorded at 72,707 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 2,637 miles a year.
Has Y259 PBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y259 PBJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on Y259 PBJ 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 Y259 PBJ find?
Y259 PBJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 9 more.

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