Mercedes-Benz SL
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,724 cc
Y5 HGSMOT history
Y5 HGS is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 11 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 102,020 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 102,020 mi
- At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,070 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y5 HGS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,724 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 11 Jun 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y5 HGS was last recorded at 102,020 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 2,141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Aug 2014: 72,010 miles, lower than 72,356 miles on 3 Jul 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 99,879 miles · 2 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,141 miles
- Average per year
- 3,070 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 102,020 miles
- 2025 – 99,879 miles
- 2024 – 96,095 miles
- 2023 – 92,148 miles
- 2022 – 90,923 miles
- 2021 – 90,423 miles
- 2020 – 89,102 miles
- 2019 – 87,697 miles
- 2018 – 85,875 miles
- 2017 – 81,870 miles
- 2016 – 79,919 miles
- 2015 – 77,906 miles
- 2014 – 72,010 miles
- 2013 – 72,356 miles
- 2012 – 68,493 miles
- 2011 – 66,669 miles
- 2010 – 59,642 miles
- 2009 – 52,370 miles
- 2007 – 44,067 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,020 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront tyres stepped on edges
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end 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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
24 tests since 24 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,020 miles (+2,141)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 102,020 miles
- Test number
- 656599539289
- MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront tyres stepped on edges
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end 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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass99,879 miles (+3,784)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 99,879 miles
- Test number
- 254057965199
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,095 miles (+8)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 96,095 miles
- Test number
- 575964075763
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail96,087 miles (+3,939)2 dangerous8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,087 miles
- Test number
- 581263203006
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass92,148 miles (+1,225)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 92,148 miles
- Test number
- 902488366282
- AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer wall cut but not showing cords
Pass90,923 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 90,923 miles
- Test number
- 104337509077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,923 miles (+500)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,923 miles
- Test number
- 377356407709
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass90,423 miles (+1,321)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 90,423 miles
- Test number
- 920124097635
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass89,102 miles (+1,405)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 89,102 miles
- Test number
- 987845366051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,697 miles (+1,822)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 87,697 miles
- Test number
- 750715634288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,875 miles (+4,005)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 85,875 miles
- Test number
- 613571533653
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,870 miles (+39)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 81,870 miles
- Test number
- 696080233177
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush. (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush. (2.4.G.2)
Fail81,831 miles (+1,912)4 failures1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,831 miles
- Test number
- 942196731479
- FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most inner bush. (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most inner bush. (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass79,919 miles (+2,013)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 79,919 miles
- Test number
- 931974048306
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted all components not seen
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside front inner and outer brake pads look on limit
Pass77,906 miles (+5,896)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 77,906 miles
- Test number
- 985388635218
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront brake pads look as if becoming worn and low
Pass72,010 miles (-346)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 72,010 miles
- Test number
- 959224324251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,356 miles (+3,863)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 72,356 miles
- Test number
- 545084083120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,493 miles (+1,824)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 68,493 miles
- Test number
- 205264352090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,669 miles (+2,382)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 66,669 miles
- Test number
- 686915141265
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass64,287 miles (+4,645)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 64,287 miles
- Test number
- 795140661056
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass59,642 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 59,642 miles
- Test number
- 582564140052
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge
Fail59,641 miles (+7,271)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,641 miles
- Test number
- 151494840071
- FailureRear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge
Pass52,370 miles (+8,303)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 52,370 miles
- Test number
- 673404559094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,067 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 44,067 miles
- Test number
- 942697567210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y5 HGS
- Does Y5 HGS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 HGS is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y5 HGS?
- The MOT on Y5 HGS is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y5 HGS done?
- Y5 HGS was recorded at 102,020 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 3,070 miles a year.
- Has Y5 HGS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y5 HGS has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y5 HGS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Aug 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y5 HGS find?
- Y5 HGS passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside rear drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust corroded; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 7 more.
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