Mercedes-Benz SL
Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,799 cc
Y288 BGAMOT history
Y288 BGA is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 109,875 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 May 2027
- Mileage
- 109,875 mi
- At MOT on 5 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,258 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y288 BGA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 30 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y288 BGA was last recorded at 109,875 miles on 5 May 2026, 1,740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 108,135 miles · 6 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,740 miles
- Average per year
- 3,258 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 109,875 miles
- 2025 – 108,135 miles
- 2024 – 107,186 miles
- 2023 – 105,037 miles
- 2022 – 99,352 miles
- 2021 – 98,032 miles
- 2020 – 96,818 miles
- 2019 – 95,649 miles
- 2018 – 93,495 miles
- 2017 – 91,400 miles
- 2016 – 89,482 miles
- 2015 – 84,635 miles
- 2014 – 84,016 miles
- 2013 – 79,270 miles
- 2012 – 75,155 miles
- 2011 – 69,920 miles
- 2010 – 63,273 miles
- 2009 – 58,842 miles
- 2008 – 53,583 miles
- 2007 – 49,431 miles
- 2006 – 45,059 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass109,875 miles
- AdvisoryCentral stop light inop
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rust around joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,875 miles (+1,740)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2027
- Odometer
- 109,875 miles
- Test number
- 513712805398
- AdvisoryCentral stop light inop
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rust around joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass108,135 miles (+949)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2026
- Odometer
- 108,135 miles
- Test number
- 415336639381
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass107,186 miles (+2,149)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 107,186 miles
- Test number
- 273381675190
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (boot floor) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass105,037 miles (+5,685)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 105,037 miles
- Test number
- 498643656722
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass99,352 miles (+1,320)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 99,352 miles
- Test number
- 629670188540
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,032 miles (+59)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 98,032 miles
- Test number
- 240615437130
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlightly spongy brake pedal.
Fail97,973 miles (+1,155)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,973 miles
- Test number
- 830120150978
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlightly spongy brake pedal.
Pass96,818 miles (+1,169)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 96,818 miles
- Test number
- 476052470830
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,649 miles (+91)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 95,649 miles
- Test number
- 874134752250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,558 miles (+2,063)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,558 miles
- Test number
- 800142057922
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan has damage in several spots ,one has split but is not considered excessive at time of test (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipework in rear sub frame area (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass93,495 miles (+2,095)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 93,495 miles
- Test number
- 290581679023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,400 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 91,400 miles
- Test number
- 901223794726
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,400 miles (+1,918)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,400 miles
- Test number
- 732852378324
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass89,482 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 89,482 miles
- Test number
- 932703943422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,480 miles (+4,845)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,480 miles
- Test number
- 754145199423
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass84,635 miles (+619)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 84,635 miles
- Test number
- 668242605294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,016 miles (+4,746)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 84,016 miles
- Test number
- 466973704361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,270 miles (+4,115)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 79,270 miles
- Test number
- 356996173203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,155 miles (+5,235)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 75,155 miles
- Test number
- 688808572242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,920 miles (+6,647)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 69,920 miles
- Test number
- 338444761246
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass63,273 miles (+4,431)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 63,273 miles
- Test number
- 950967360173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,842 miles (+5,259)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 58,842 miles
- Test number
- 510087489152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,583 miles (+4,152)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 53,583 miles
- Test number
- 723051468192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,431 miles (+4,372)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 49,431 miles
- Test number
- 683673367111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,059 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 45,059 miles
- Test number
- 851444666125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y288 BGA
- Does Y288 BGA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y288 BGA is valid until 5 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y288 BGA?
- The MOT on Y288 BGA is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y288 BGA done?
- Y288 BGA was recorded at 109,875 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 3,258 miles a year.
- Has Y288 BGA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y288 BGA has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2021.
- Has the mileage on Y288 BGA 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 Y288 BGA find?
- Y288 BGA passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 2 advisories: central stop light inop; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rust around joint.
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