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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

Y4 TCYMOT history

Y4 TCY is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 2 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 61,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

Y4 TCY blue 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 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
61,128 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,736 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 TCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
2 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 TCY was last recorded at 61,128 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,960 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
168 miles
Average per year
1,736 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,128 miles
  • 2025 – 60,960 miles
  • 2024 – 60,337 miles
  • 2022 – 59,893 miles
  • 2021 – 59,736 miles
  • 2020 – 59,248 miles
  • 2019 – 58,952 miles
  • 2018 – 58,786 miles
  • 2017 – 57,519 miles
  • 2016 – 55,484 miles
  • 2015 – 54,428 miles
  • 2014 – 53,349 miles
  • 2013 – 51,632 miles
  • 2012 – 50,004 miles
  • 2011 – 46,971 miles
  • 2010 – 45,375 miles
  • 2009 – 41,709 miles
  • 2008 – 36,024 miles
  • 2007 – 27,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,128 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,128 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    61,128 miles
    Test number
    258394151080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,960 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    60,960 miles
    Test number
    203096065133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass60,337 miles (+444)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    60,337 miles
    Test number
    832299856082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,893 miles (+157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    59,893 miles
    Test number
    193963272390
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

  5. Pass59,736 miles (+488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    59,736 miles
    Test number
    684865886067
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass59,248 miles (+296)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    59,248 miles
    Test number
    843649397126
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass58,952 miles (+166)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,952 miles
    Test number
    178719205741
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass58,786 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    58,786 miles
    Test number
    679879409342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge and outer sidewall rim protector slightly damaged not through to ply or cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail58,786 miles (+1,267)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,786 miles
    Test number
    701488790819
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge and outer sidewall rim protector slightly damaged not through to ply or cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass57,519 miles (+2,035)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    57,519 miles
    Test number
    369404461205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,484 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    55,484 miles
    Test number
    963193620362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,442 miles (+1,014)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,442 miles
    Test number
    994995557741
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  13. Pass54,428 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    54,428 miles
    Test number
    948526595104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,412 miles (+1,063)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,412 miles
    Test number
    136626505158
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass53,349 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,349 miles
    Test number
    258876004114
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail53,349 miles (+1,717)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,349 miles
    Test number
    397365804106
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

  17. Pass51,632 miles (+1,628)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    51,632 miles
    Test number
    357006123296
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass50,004 miles (+39)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    50,004 miles
    Test number
    588111362258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald at inner edge outside centre 3/4 but not exposing ply or cord

  19. Fail49,965 miles (+2,994)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,965 miles
    Test number
    348378552236
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald at inner edge outside centre 3/4 but not exposing ply or cord

  20. Pass46,971 miles (+1,596)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    46,971 miles
    Test number
    195105911299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,375 miles (+3,666)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    45,375 miles
    Test number
    471269030275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,709 miles (+5,685)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    41,709 miles
    Test number
    370223439263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,024 miles (+2,554)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    36,024 miles
    Test number
    303721548241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail33,470 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,470 miles
    Test number
    390745848039
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass33,470 miles (+5,700)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    33,470 miles
    Test number
    694685848071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    27,770 miles
    Test number
    460873217068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y4 TCY

Does Y4 TCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 TCY is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 TCY?
The MOT on Y4 TCY is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 TCY done?
Y4 TCY was recorded at 61,128 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 1,736 miles a year.
Has Y4 TCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 TCY has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2018.
Has the mileage on Y4 TCY 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 TCY find?
Y4 TCY passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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