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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc

Y3 NGLMOT history

Y3 NGL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 8 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 69,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

Y3 NGL black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
69,842 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 NGL
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
8 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 NGL was last recorded at 69,842 miles on 22 May 2026, 88 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,754 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
88 miles
Average per year
2,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,842 miles
  • 2025 – 69,754 miles
  • 2024 – 69,577 miles
  • 2023 – 69,575 miles
  • 2022 – 69,444 miles
  • 2021 – 69,011 miles
  • 2020 – 68,939 miles
  • 2019 – 68,232 miles
  • 2018 – 66,833 miles
  • 2017 – 61,664 miles
  • 2016 – 54,348 miles
  • 2015 – 49,098 miles
  • 2014 – 46,989 miles
  • 2013 – 43,197 miles
  • 2011 – 39,718 miles
  • 2010 – 33,339 miles
  • 2009 – 30,554 miles
  • 2008 – 27,582 miles
  • 2007 – 24,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,842 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside beam pattern weak
  • Advisory• Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front (Both) [1.1.11 (c)]Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,842 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    69,842 miles
    Test number
    720220408461
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside beam pattern weak
    • Advisory• Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front (Both) [1.1.11 (c)]

  2. Fail69,842 miles (+88)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,842 miles
    Test number
    362911982247
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside beam pattern weak
    • Advisory• Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front (Both) [1.1.11 (c)]

  3. Pass69,754 miles (+177)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    69,754 miles
    Test number
    417259153238
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (All - rears borderline pass) [5.2.3 (d) (ii)]
    • Advisory• Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front (Both) [1.1.11 (c)]

  4. Pass69,577 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    69,577 miles
    Test number
    516202331393
    • Advisory• Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front (Both) [1.1.11 (c)]
    • Advisory• Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (All) [5.2.3 (d) (ii)]

  5. Fail69,577 miles (+2)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,577 miles
    Test number
    275855119708
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Advisory• Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front (Both) [1.1.11 (c)]
    • Advisory• Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (All) [5.2.3 (d) (ii)]

  6. Fail69,575 miles (+131)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,575 miles
    Test number
    503663426623
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass69,444 miles (+433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,444 miles
    Test number
    543486107381
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass69,011 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2022
    Odometer
    69,011 miles
    Test number
    226823219111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,939 miles (+707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2021
    Odometer
    68,939 miles
    Test number
    110912601018
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass68,232 miles (+1,399)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,232 miles
    Test number
    972188261303
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber ball joints have slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass66,833 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    66,833 miles
    Test number
    626920158926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,831 miles (+5,167)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,831 miles
    Test number
    475033734374
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  13. Pass61,664 miles (+7,316)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    61,664 miles
    Test number
    720509708851
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryEmission test passed but unable to print results

  14. Pass54,348 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    54,348 miles
    Test number
    989292931488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,345 miles (+5,247)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,345 miles
    Test number
    638842770715
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass49,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,098 miles
    Test number
    169547115401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,098 miles (+2,109)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,098 miles
    Test number
    969847915006
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass46,989 miles (+14)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    46,989 miles
    Test number
    209476714017
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll four tyres have surface cracks
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer wall damaged
    • NoteSlight play on nearside rear hub carrier bush

  19. Fail46,975 miles (+3,778)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,975 miles
    Test number
    215284514051
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll four tyres have surface cracks
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer wall damaged
    • NoteSlight play on nearside rear hub carrier bush

  20. Pass43,197 miles (+3,479)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    43,197 miles
    Test number
    175415713499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,718 miles (+2,871)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    39,718 miles
    Test number
    947388341339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,847 miles (+3,508)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    36,847 miles
    Test number
    795744411079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,339 miles (+2,785)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    33,339 miles
    Test number
    133334500066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,554 miles (+2,972)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    30,554 miles
    Test number
    153525609484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,582 miles (+3,118)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    27,582 miles
    Test number
    450482108086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    24,464 miles
    Test number
    472054407021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail24,464 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,464 miles
    Test number
    111084507085
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y3 NGL

Does Y3 NGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 NGL is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 NGL?
The MOT on Y3 NGL is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 NGL done?
Y3 NGL was recorded at 69,842 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 2,342 miles a year.
Has Y3 NGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 NGL has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y3 NGL 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 NGL find?
Y3 NGL passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 3 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears; nearside beam pattern weak; • brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front (both) [1.1.11 (c)].

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