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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc

Y3 AEBMOT history

Y3 AEB is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 49,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

Y3 AEB black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
49,238 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,622 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 AEB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 AEB was last recorded at 49,238 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 997 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,241 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
997 miles
Average per year
1,622 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,238 miles
  • 2024 – 48,241 miles
  • 2023 – 47,313 miles
  • 2022 – 46,011 miles
  • 2021 – 45,171 miles
  • 2020 – 44,287 miles
  • 2019 – 43,595 miles
  • 2018 – 42,319 miles
  • 2017 – 41,393 miles
  • 2016 – 39,977 miles
  • 2015 – 38,386 miles
  • 2014 – 36,213 miles
  • 2013 – 34,348 miles
  • 2012 – 33,413 miles
  • 2011 – 31,448 miles
  • 2010 – 29,760 miles
  • 2009 – 27,675 miles
  • 2008 – 26,152 miles
  • 2007 – 22,324 miles
  • 2006 – 17,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,238 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen damaged in Zone A and B damage within 10mm and 40mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,238 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    49,238 miles
    Test number
    634490788173
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen damaged in Zone A and B damage within 10mm and 40mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail49,238 miles (+997)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,238 miles
    Test number
    247118978230
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen damaged in Zone A and B damage within 10mm and 40mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass48,241 miles (+928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    48,241 miles
    Test number
    102913822611
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass47,313 miles (+1,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    47,313 miles
    Test number
    926899767212
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass46,011 miles (+114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    46,011 miles
    Test number
    385063305137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail45,897 miles (+726)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,897 miles
    Test number
    738923035420
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass45,171 miles (+884)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    45,171 miles
    Test number
    622756268237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,287 miles (+692)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    44,287 miles
    Test number
    642782689330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,595 miles (+1,276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    43,595 miles
    Test number
    808725192101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass42,319 miles (+926)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    42,319 miles
    Test number
    786513988193
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass41,393 miles (+1,416)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    41,393 miles
    Test number
    443662722792
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass39,977 miles (+1,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    39,977 miles
    Test number
    949481752997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass38,386 miles (+2,173)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    38,386 miles
    Test number
    486358865137
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak n/s of engine
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass36,213 miles (+1,865)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    36,213 miles
    Test number
    709155974126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSlight oil leak on engine n/s.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass34,348 miles (+126)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    34,348 miles
    Test number
    878821973160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSight oil leak on engine N/S.

  16. Fail34,222 miles (+809)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,222 miles
    Test number
    548055763160
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSight oil leak on engine N/S.

  17. Pass33,413 miles (+1,965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    33,413 miles
    Test number
    358257462147
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass31,448 miles (+1,688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    31,448 miles
    Test number
    706148751104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass29,760 miles (+2,085)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,760 miles
    Test number
    712065550133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass27,675 miles (+1,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    27,675 miles
    Test number
    580737259183
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass26,152 miles (+3,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,152 miles
    Test number
    194756858159
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass22,324 miles (+4,571)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    22,324 miles
    Test number
    314914437125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    17,753 miles
    Test number
    833078536175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 AEB

Does Y3 AEB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y3 AEB expired on 20 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y3 AEB?
The MOT on Y3 AEB expired on 20 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y3 AEB done?
Y3 AEB was recorded at 49,238 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 1,622 miles a year.
Has Y3 AEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 AEB has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y3 AEB 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 Y3 AEB find?
Y3 AEB passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen damaged in zone a and b damage within 10mm and 40mm diameter; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm, and 4 more.

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