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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

Y4 OTCMOT history

Y4 OTC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 20 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 97,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jun 2023.

Y4 OTC silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jun 2024
Mileage
97,866 mi
At MOT on 28 Jun 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,318 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 OTC
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
20 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 OTC was last recorded at 97,866 miles on 28 Jun 2023, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,848 miles · 23 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
4,318 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 97,866 miles
  • 2022 – 96,415 miles
  • 2021 – 95,600 miles
  • 2019 – 93,133 miles
  • 2017 – 91,018 miles
  • 2016 – 89,157 miles
  • 2015 – 87,478 miles
  • 2014 – 83,394 miles
  • 2013 – 79,044 miles
  • 2012 – 75,093 miles
  • 2011 – 67,598 miles
  • 2010 – 61,211 miles
  • 2009 – 53,930 miles
  • 2008 – 47,414 miles
  • 2007 – 35,719 miles
  • 2006 – 25,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,866 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both front wheel bearings have slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,866 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    97,866 miles
    Test number
    928236941064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail97,848 miles (+1,433)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,848 miles
    Test number
    443707983058
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass96,415 miles (+815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    96,415 miles
    Test number
    501957721124
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass95,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    95,600 miles
    Test number
    862598839606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail95,600 miles (+2,467)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,600 miles
    Test number
    272884269019
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass93,133 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,133 miles
    Test number
    332721237031
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel bearings have slight play

  7. Fail93,131 miles (+2,113)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,131 miles
    Test number
    900111044305
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested auxillary belt missing (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions not tested auxillary belt failure (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel bearings have slight play

  8. Pass91,018 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    91,018 miles
    Test number
    497018351761
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing

  9. Fail91,015 miles (+1,858)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,015 miles
    Test number
    695405716630
    • FailureMacpherson strut severely distorted both front lower ball joints (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front perishing (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass89,157 miles (+1,679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    89,157 miles
    Test number
    351131294090
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass87,478 miles (+4,084)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    87,478 miles
    Test number
    675277815253
    • NoteRear tyre getting low
    • NoteSlight differance on hand brake effort

  12. Pass83,394 miles (+4,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    83,394 miles
    Test number
    868333134267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass79,044 miles (+3,951)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    79,044 miles
    Test number
    396637423478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,093 miles (+7,495)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    75,093 miles
    Test number
    819940932272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    67,598 miles
    Test number
    415281231229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,598 miles (+6,387)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,598 miles
    Test number
    588478021263
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  17. Pass61,211 miles (+7,281)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    61,211 miles
    Test number
    351478120476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,930 miles (+56)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    53,930 miles
    Test number
    930587119214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Fail53,874 miles (+6,460)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,874 miles
    Test number
    231042119298
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass47,414 miles (+11,695)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    47,414 miles
    Test number
    391380748278
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edeges
    • NoteUnable to see front outer pads
    • NoteUnable to see inner rear pads

  21. Pass35,719 miles (+9,795)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    35,719 miles
    Test number
    552321277248
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteBoth front tyres+ offside rear tyre wearing close to limit

  22. Pass25,924 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    25,924 miles
    Test number
    394903306380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y4 OTC

Does Y4 OTC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y4 OTC expired on 27 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y4 OTC?
The MOT on Y4 OTC expired on 27 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y4 OTC done?
Y4 OTC was recorded at 97,866 miles at its MOT on 28 Jun 2023, an average of 4,318 miles a year.
Has Y4 OTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 OTC has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on Y4 OTC 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 OTC find?
Y4 OTC passed its latest MOT on 28 Jun 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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