Mercedes-Benz SL
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc
Y2 DPLMOT history
Y2 DPL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 23 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 123,967 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 May 2027
- Mileage
- 123,967 mi
- At MOT on 12 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,780 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y2 DPL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,966 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 23 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y2 DPL was last recorded at 123,967 miles on 12 May 2026, 2,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 121,850 miles · 9 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,117 miles
- Average per year
- 4,780 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,967 miles
- 2024 – 121,850 miles
- 2022 – 119,653 miles
- 2021 – 117,513 miles
- 2020 – 114,086 miles
- 2019 – 110,014 miles
- 2018 – 103,948 miles
- 2017 – 97,708 miles
- 2016 – 91,897 miles
- 2015 – 83,481 miles
- 2014 – 76,498 miles
- 2013 – 66,939 miles
- 2012 – 57,255 miles
- 2011 – 46,593 miles
- 2010 – 37,717 miles
- 2009 – 37,350 miles
- 2008 – 36,050 miles
- 2007 – 33,284 miles
- 2006 – 30,474 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,967 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2024
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,967 miles (+2,117)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2027
- Odometer
- 123,967 miles
- Test number
- 468926194577
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass121,850 miles (+1,172)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 121,850 miles
- Test number
- 690128380834
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass120,678 miles (+1,025)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 120,678 miles
- Test number
- 568528367505
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front and Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber arm
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass119,653 miles (+2,140)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 119,653 miles
- Test number
- 136075453338
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Ball joint to arm (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Ball joint to arm (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass117,513 miles (+3,427)4 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 117,513 miles
- Test number
- 250722692988
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut lower ball joint (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut lower ball joint (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass114,086 miles (+4,072)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 114,086 miles
- Test number
- 608070615128
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside mirror glass getting in poor condition
Pass110,014 miles (+6,066)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 110,014 miles
- Test number
- 651459268758
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass103,948 miles (+6,240)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 103,948 miles
- Test number
- 104064949276
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Fading (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass97,708 miles (+223)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 97,708 miles
- Test number
- 708082720662
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail97,485 miles (+5,588)1 dangerous1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,485 miles
- Test number
- 859029361753
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Very bald on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass91,897 miles (+8,416)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 91,897 miles
- Test number
- 254614957069
- AdvisoryRear tyres wearing bald on inner edges
Pass83,481 miles (+6,983)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 83,481 miles
- Test number
- 398848915236
- NoteN/s/f alloy has 2 repairs
Pass76,498 miles (+9,559)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 76,498 miles
- Test number
- 905497324205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,939 miles (+9,684)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 66,939 miles
- Test number
- 759559453121
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass57,255 miles (+10,662)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2013
- Odometer
- 57,255 miles
- Test number
- 209508412135
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,593 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2012
- Odometer
- 46,593 miles
- Test number
- 719549421167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,593 miles (+8,876)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,593 miles
- Test number
- 638736021123
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass37,717 miles (+367)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2011
- Odometer
- 37,717 miles
- Test number
- 184005340171
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass37,350 miles (+1,300)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 37,350 miles
- Test number
- 593226099298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,050 miles (+2,766)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 36,050 miles
- Test number
- 161064598273
- NoteBOTH REAR DISCS WORN/CORRODED LIPPED EDGES. NAILS IN BOTH REAR TYRES
Pass33,284 miles (+8)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 33,284 miles
- Test number
- 472088697203
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail33,276 miles (+2,802)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,276 miles
- Test number
- 191716997291
- FailureFront brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Pass30,474 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 30,474 miles
- Test number
- 624433596288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y2 DPL
- Does Y2 DPL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y2 DPL is valid until 11 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y2 DPL?
- The MOT on Y2 DPL is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y2 DPL done?
- Y2 DPL was recorded at 123,967 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 4,780 miles a year.
- Has Y2 DPL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y2 DPL has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2017.
- Has the mileage on Y2 DPL 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 Y2 DPL find?
- Y2 DPL passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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