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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 5,439 cc

Y9 OKSMOT history

Y9 OKS is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 106,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2025.

Y9 OKS black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Apr 2026
Mileage
106,378 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,406 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y9 OKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y9 OKS was last recorded at 106,378 miles on 12 Apr 2025, 6,283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Mar 2014: 61,546 miles, lower than 561,561 miles on 10 Apr 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
100,095 miles · 9 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
6,283 miles
Average per year
4,406 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,378 miles
  • 2024 – 100,095 miles
  • 2023 – 96,907 miles
  • 2022 – 94,489 miles
  • 2021 – 91,615 miles
  • 2020 – 89,274 miles
  • 2019 – 85,577 miles
  • 2018 – 82,412 miles
  • 2017 – 77,860 miles
  • 2016 – 73,120 miles
  • 2015 – 67,660 miles
  • 2014 – 61,546 miles
  • 2013 – 561,561 miles
  • 2012 – 49,729 miles
  • 2011 – 44,182 miles
  • 2009 – 39,071 miles
  • 2008 – 36,835 miles
  • 2007 – 25,084 miles
  • 2006 – 23,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,378 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,378 miles (+6,283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    106,378 miles
    Test number
    351895527641
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass100,095 miles (+3,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    100,095 miles
    Test number
    178614376308
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass96,907 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    96,907 miles
    Test number
    390779133424
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Fail96,907 miles (+2,418)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,907 miles
    Test number
    471719453726
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass94,489 miles (+2,874)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    94,489 miles
    Test number
    972689154593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,615 miles (+2,341)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    91,615 miles
    Test number
    257216945210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,274 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    89,274 miles
    Test number
    221242671133
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail89,273 miles (+3,696)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,273 miles
    Test number
    703243055131
    • MajorNearside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass85,577 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    85,577 miles
    Test number
    602485162251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,526 miles (+3,114)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,526 miles
    Test number
    464153538014
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass82,412 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    82,412 miles
    Test number
    278763697647
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail82,412 miles (+4,552)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,412 miles
    Test number
    240458405981
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass77,860 miles (+4,740)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    77,860 miles
    Test number
    938590176534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,120 miles (+5,460)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    73,120 miles
    Test number
    382897983726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,660 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    67,660 miles
    Test number
    907930305163
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail67,660 miles (+6,114)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,660 miles
    Test number
    779049195012
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass61,546 miles (-500,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    61,546 miles
    Test number
    538688774084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass561,561 miles (+505,455)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    561,561 miles
    Test number
    718030703182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,106 miles (+6,377)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,106 miles
    Test number
    325583493073
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass49,729 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    49,729 miles
    Test number
    235465192076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,656 miles (+5,474)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,656 miles
    Test number
    145398882002
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass44,182 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,182 miles
    Test number
    185560081444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,159 miles (+5,088)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,159 miles
    Test number
    555817871067
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  24. Pass39,071 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    39,071 miles
    Test number
    704833049316
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management light illuminated

  25. Fail39,071 miles (+2,236)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,071 miles
    Test number
    134612949399
    • FailureInner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteEngine management light illuminated

  26. Pass36,835 miles (+2,095)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    36,835 miles
    Test number
    813577558278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,740 miles (+9,656)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    34,740 miles
    Test number
    294055768042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,084 miles (+1,239)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    25,084 miles
    Test number
    442379117013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass23,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    23,845 miles
    Test number
    183600906212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y9 OKS

Does Y9 OKS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y9 OKS expired on 12 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y9 OKS?
The MOT on Y9 OKS expired on 12 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y9 OKS done?
Y9 OKS was recorded at 106,378 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2025, an average of 4,406 miles a year.
Has Y9 OKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y9 OKS has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y9 OKS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y9 OKS find?
Y9 OKS passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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