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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 3,724 cc

Y3 PMXMOT history

Y3 PMX is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 20 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

Y3 PMX red Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
104,939 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 PMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 PMX was last recorded at 104,939 miles on 21 May 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,920 miles · 18 May 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
3,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,939 miles
  • 2023 – 103,589 miles
  • 2022 – 99,372 miles
  • 2021 – 97,073 miles
  • 2020 – 95,755 miles
  • 2019 – 92,998 miles
  • 2018 – 91,739 miles
  • 2017 – 88,088 miles
  • 2016 – 83,590 miles
  • 2015 – 81,949 miles
  • 2014 – 80,174 miles
  • 2013 – 73,918 miles
  • 2011 – 69,997 miles
  • 2010 – 67,562 miles
  • 2008 – 60,478 miles
  • 2007 – 30,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,939 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,939 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    104,939 miles
    Test number
    856818258500
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Fail104,920 miles (+1,331)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,920 miles
    Test number
    989057221786
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs corroded
  3. Pass103,589 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    103,589 miles
    Test number
    410893208579
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail103,549 miles (+4,177)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,549 miles
    Test number
    480249050666
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. Pass99,372 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    99,372 miles
    Test number
    189027863978
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail99,365 miles (+2,292)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,365 miles
    Test number
    867455913963
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass97,073 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    97,073 miles
    Test number
    405055893676
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail97,073 miles (+1,318)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,073 miles
    Test number
    524730154508
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass95,755 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    95,755 miles
    Test number
    936807637595
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail95,746 miles (+2,748)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,746 miles
    Test number
    907747882101
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass92,998 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    92,998 miles
    Test number
    731308136130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,991 miles (+1,252)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,991 miles
    Test number
    955812438980
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass91,739 miles (+3,651)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    91,739 miles
    Test number
    918719213546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,088 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    88,088 miles
    Test number
    335369694369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  15. Fail88,068 miles (+4,478)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,068 miles
    Test number
    180950082711
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  16. Pass83,590 miles (+1,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    83,590 miles
    Test number
    730212056510
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished and starting to split
  17. Pass81,949 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    81,949 miles
    Test number
    839161005186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail81,948 miles (+1,774)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,948 miles
    Test number
    956220905154
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
  19. Pass80,174 miles (+6,256)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    80,174 miles
    Test number
    709081304163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  20. Pass73,918 miles (+3,921)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    73,918 miles
    Test number
    757841303172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    69,997 miles
    Test number
    548373211312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail69,997 miles (+2,435)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,997 miles
    Test number
    387942511325
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  23. Pass67,562 miles (+7,084)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    67,562 miles
    Test number
    130724710395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass60,478 miles (+16,654)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    60,478 miles
    Test number
    763310258360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,824 miles (+13,545)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    43,824 miles
    Test number
    820023808050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    30,279 miles
    Test number
    712243237032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 PMX

Does Y3 PMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 PMX is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 PMX?
The MOT on Y3 PMX is valid until 20 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 PMX done?
Y3 PMX was recorded at 104,939 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 3,869 miles a year.
Has Y3 PMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 PMX has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y3 PMX 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 PMX find?
Y3 PMX passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi; nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi, and 1 more.

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