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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

Y44 MBBMOT history

Y44 MBB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 12 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 104,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

Y44 MBB silver 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 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
104,571 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y44 MBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y44 MBB was last recorded at 104,571 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,570 miles · 24 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,571 miles
  • 2025 – 103,474 miles
  • 2024 – 102,790 miles
  • 2023 – 102,723 miles
  • 2022 – 102,147 miles
  • 2019 – 101,948 miles
  • 2018 – 101,521 miles
  • 2017 – 101,498 miles
  • 2016 – 95,703 miles
  • 2015 – 89,702 miles
  • 2014 – 82,922 miles
  • 2013 – 75,609 miles
  • 2012 – 68,527 miles
  • 2011 – 61,319 miles
  • 2010 – 54,948 miles
  • 2009 – 48,241 miles
  • 2008 – 42,498 miles
  • 2007 – 36,077 miles
  • 2006 – 28,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,571 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT from 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT from 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front brake discs are pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,571 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    104,571 miles
    Test number
    908397655581
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT from 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT from 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail104,570 miles (+26)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,570 miles
    Test number
    189299473608
    • MajorCentral Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking DOT from 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking DOT from 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail104,544 miles (+1,070)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,544 miles
    Test number
    353377982250
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass103,474 miles (+684)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    103,474 miles
    Test number
    961593887040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass102,790 miles (+67)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    102,790 miles
    Test number
    559131059635
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass102,723 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    102,723 miles
    Test number
    126520278683
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail102,722 miles (+575)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,722 miles
    Test number
    744829085944
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Fuel pipe leaking over diff area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear balljoint in hub has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass102,147 miles (+199)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    102,147 miles
    Test number
    720140336295
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass101,948 miles (+427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,948 miles
    Test number
    974552488813
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges just starting to split (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass101,521 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    101,521 miles
    Test number
    974905708492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear suspension unit damp

  11. Pass101,498 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    101,498 miles
    Test number
    424989904005
    • AdvisoryBattery warning present
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are pitted
    • AdvisoryOffside rear strut has a light misting of oil
    • AdvisoryOil leak from nearside front wheel arch area suspect abc pump

  12. Fail101,496 miles (+5,793)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,496 miles
    Test number
    892005882145
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are pitted

  13. Pass95,703 miles (+6,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    95,703 miles
    Test number
    995270037576
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  14. Pass89,702 miles (+6,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    89,702 miles
    Test number
    516339455108
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass82,922 miles (+7,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    82,922 miles
    Test number
    838816454160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass75,609 miles (+82)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    75,609 miles
    Test number
    295241463154
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail75,527 miles (+7,000)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,527 miles
    Test number
    317995353131
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass68,527 miles (+7,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    68,527 miles
    Test number
    929170562137
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass61,319 miles (+6,371)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    61,319 miles
    Test number
    657815451167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,948 miles (+6,707)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    54,948 miles
    Test number
    613008750194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,241 miles (+5,743)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,241 miles
    Test number
    100546559177
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

  22. Pass42,498 miles (+6,421)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    42,498 miles
    Test number
    503298158159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,077 miles (+7,898)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    36,077 miles
    Test number
    354319957121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    28,179 miles
    Test number
    240304756409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y44 MBB

Does Y44 MBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y44 MBB is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y44 MBB?
The MOT on Y44 MBB is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y44 MBB done?
Y44 MBB was recorded at 104,571 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 3,761 miles a year.
Has Y44 MBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y44 MBB has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y44 MBB 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 Y44 MBB find?
Y44 MBB passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 4 more.

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