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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.

Y286 HFC silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass83,888 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 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.

  1. Pass83,888 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    83,888 miles
    Test number
    860702457025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,696 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    83,696 miles
    Test number
    953943859728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. Pass81,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,349 miles
    Test number
    847196306530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. Pass72,590 miles (+6,467)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    72,590 miles
    Test number
    348811840595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. Pass62,335 miles (+5,899)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    62,335 miles
    Test number
    484744020373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,436 miles
    Test number
    899854015131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. Pass45,326 miles (+4,628)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    45,326 miles
    Test number
    598293652126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. Pass36,830 miles (+4,180)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    36,830 miles
    Test number
    480889850196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    32,650 miles
    Test number
    682115529168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. Pass26,845 miles (+3,695)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    26,845 miles
    Test number
    650363228146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,150 miles (+4,616)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    23,150 miles
    Test number
    172048207137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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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