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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue and Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

Y885 LBAMOT history

Y885 LBA is a blue and blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 66,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

Y885 LBA blue Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
66,441 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y885 LBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue and Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y885 LBA was last recorded at 66,441 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 3,001 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,440 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,001 miles
Average per year
1,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,441 miles
  • 2025 – 63,440 miles
  • 2024 – 60,967 miles
  • 2023 – 58,806 miles
  • 2022 – 56,976 miles
  • 2021 – 55,484 miles
  • 2020 – 54,263 miles
  • 2018 – 52,155 miles
  • 2017 – 50,826 miles
  • 2016 – 48,249 miles
  • 2015 – 47,851 miles
  • 2014 – 47,313 miles
  • 2013 – 46,731 miles
  • 2012 – 45,774 miles
  • 2011 – 44,728 miles
  • 2010 – 43,450 miles
  • 2009 – 41,712 miles
  • 2008 – 38,933 miles
  • 2007 – 35,868 miles
  • 2006 – 33,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,441 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,441 miles (+3,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    66,441 miles
    Test number
    646310430403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass63,440 miles (+2,473)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    63,440 miles
    Test number
    267731391920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass60,967 miles (+2,161)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    60,967 miles
    Test number
    635872651874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,806 miles (+1,830)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    58,806 miles
    Test number
    727616541306
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass56,976 miles (+1,492)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    56,976 miles
    Test number
    276784065937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,484 miles (+1,221)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    55,484 miles
    Test number
    214575215147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,263 miles (+2,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    54,263 miles
    Test number
    941073371926
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass52,155 miles (+1,329)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    52,155 miles
    Test number
    658196340963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,826 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    50,826 miles
    Test number
    448781670135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Fail50,826 miles (+2,577)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,826 miles
    Test number
    130583621849
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass48,249 miles (+398)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    48,249 miles
    Test number
    555874450731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    47,851 miles
    Test number
    147602418906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail47,851 miles (+538)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,851 miles
    Test number
    837115907182
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass47,313 miles (+582)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    47,313 miles
    Test number
    308254314356
    • NoteN/s front tyre wearing on outer edge
  15. Pass46,731 miles (+957)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    46,731 miles
    Test number
    385264393489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,774 miles (+1,046)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    45,774 miles
    Test number
    315358012354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,728 miles (+1,278)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,728 miles
    Test number
    149578111304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,450 miles (+1,738)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    43,450 miles
    Test number
    653800720386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,712 miles (+2,779)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    41,712 miles
    Test number
    724933219398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,933 miles (+3,065)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    38,933 miles
    Test number
    442715528338
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working,cant see wire connection
  21. Pass35,868 miles (+2,728)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    35,868 miles
    Test number
    100172717352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    33,140 miles
    Test number
    730756256252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y885 LBA

Does Y885 LBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y885 LBA is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y885 LBA?
The MOT on Y885 LBA is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y885 LBA done?
Y885 LBA was recorded at 66,441 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 1,699 miles a year.
Has Y885 LBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y885 LBA has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on Y885 LBA 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 Y885 LBA find?
Y885 LBA passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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