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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

Y4 GBCMOT history

Y4 GBC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 22 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 83,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

Y4 GBC black 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 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
83,168 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 GBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 GBC was last recorded at 83,168 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,167 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,168 miles
  • 2025 – 83,167 miles
  • 2023 – 76,988 miles
  • 2022 – 69,310 miles
  • 2018 – 62,328 miles
  • 2017 – 57,545 miles
  • 2015 – 52,475 miles
  • 2014 – 47,098 miles
  • 2012 – 32,610 miles
  • 2011 – 29,548 miles
  • 2010 – 27,041 miles
  • 2008 – 19,587 miles
  • 2007 – 14,452 miles
  • 2006 – 9,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,168 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,168 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    83,168 miles
    Test number
    385071932602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Fail83,167 miles (+6,179)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,167 miles
    Test number
    961487168642
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass76,988 miles (+7,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    76,988 miles
    Test number
    226314600042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass69,310 miles (+6,982)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    69,310 miles
    Test number
    288344418637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,328 miles (+4,783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,328 miles
    Test number
    429590292714
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass57,545 miles (+5,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    57,545 miles
    Test number
    363300000793
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass52,475 miles (+5,377)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    52,475 miles
    Test number
    195518565498
    • 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)

  8. Pass47,098 miles (+14,488)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,098 miles
    Test number
    805565084094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail32,610 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,610 miles
    Test number
    289718602496
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass32,610 miles (+3,062)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    32,610 miles
    Test number
    545878702150
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass29,548 miles (+2,507)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,548 miles
    Test number
    216472101167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,041 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    27,041 miles
    Test number
    274980010407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail27,037 miles (+7,450)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,037 miles
    Test number
    671346000168
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

  14. Pass19,587 miles (+5,135)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    19,587 miles
    Test number
    513886118393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,452 miles (+4,871)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    14,452 miles
    Test number
    804703617305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass9,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    9,581 miles
    Test number
    324689976488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y4 GBC

Does Y4 GBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 GBC is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 GBC?
The MOT on Y4 GBC is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 GBC done?
Y4 GBC was recorded at 83,168 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 3,817 miles a year.
Has Y4 GBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 GBC has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2025.
Has the mileage on Y4 GBC 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 Y4 GBC find?
Y4 GBC passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm; offside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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