
Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver and Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc
Y286 HFCMOT history
Y286 HFC is a silver and silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 83,888 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 83,888 mi
- At MOT on 13 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,470 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y286 HFC
- 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
- 30 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y286 HFC was last recorded at 83,888 miles on 13 Mar 2024, 192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 83,696 miles · 5 Jul 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 192 miles
- Average per year
- 3,470 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 83,888 miles
- 2021 – 83,696 miles
- 2019 – 81,349 miles
- 2018 – 72,590 miles
- 2017 – 66,123 miles
- 2016 – 62,335 miles
- 2015 – 56,436 miles
- 2014 – 50,677 miles
- 2013 – 49,335 miles
- 2012 – 45,326 miles
- 2011 – 40,698 miles
- 2010 – 36,830 miles
- 2009 – 32,650 miles
- 2008 – 26,845 miles
- 2007 – 23,150 miles
- 2005 – 18,534 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Support bar mount broken
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Rear differential damp
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Wiper smears
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
22 tests since 12 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,888 miles (+192)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 83,888 miles
- Test number
- 860702457025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,696 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 83,696 miles
- Test number
- 953943859728
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,694 miles (+2,345)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,694 miles
- Test number
- 926694022893
- MajorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Side repeater incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass81,349 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 81,349 miles
- Test number
- 847196306530
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,349 miles (+8,759)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,349 miles
- Test number
- 846010408528
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass72,590 miles (+6,467)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2019
- Odometer
- 72,590 miles
- Test number
- 348811840595
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,123 miles (+29)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 66,123 miles
- Test number
- 628329977285
- AdvisoryNearside Front Support bar mount broken
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear differential damp
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWiper smears
Fail66,094 miles (+3,759)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,094 miles
- Test number
- 794809142518
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Support bar mount broken
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear differential damp
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWiper smears
Pass62,335 miles (+5,899)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2017
- Odometer
- 62,335 miles
- Test number
- 484744020373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,436 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 56,436 miles
- Test number
- 899854015131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,436 miles (+5,759)6 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,436 miles
- Test number
- 947444815152
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass50,677 miles (+1,342)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 50,677 miles
- Test number
- 457531844120
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass49,335 miles (+4,009)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 49,335 miles
- Test number
- 879262543110
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,326 miles (+4,628)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 45,326 miles
- Test number
- 598293652126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,698 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 40,698 miles
- Test number
- 156649231115
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail40,698 miles (+3,868)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,698 miles
- Test number
- 858997231181
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass36,830 miles (+4,180)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 36,830 miles
- Test number
- 480889850196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,650 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2010
- Odometer
- 32,650 miles
- Test number
- 682115529168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,650 miles (+5,805)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,650 miles
- Test number
- 840345829188
- Repaired at testCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Pass26,845 miles (+3,695)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2009
- Odometer
- 26,845 miles
- Test number
- 650363228146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,150 miles (+4,616)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 23,150 miles
- Test number
- 172048207137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,534 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2006
- Odometer
- 18,534 miles
- Test number
- 164242935172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y286 HFC
- Does Y286 HFC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y286 HFC expired on 12 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y286 HFC?
- The MOT on Y286 HFC expired on 12 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y286 HFC done?
- Y286 HFC was recorded at 83,888 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2024, an average of 3,470 miles a year.
- Has Y286 HFC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y286 HFC has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2021.
- Has the mileage on Y286 HFC 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 Y286 HFC find?
- Y286 HFC passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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