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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

Y9 ORHMOT history

Y9 ORH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 18 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

Y9 ORH silver 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 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
97,570 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y9 ORH
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
18 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y9 ORH was last recorded at 97,570 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 762 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,808 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
762 miles
Average per year
3,961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,570 miles
  • 2025 – 96,808 miles
  • 2022 – 94,620 miles
  • 2021 – 91,000 miles
  • 2020 – 86,544 miles
  • 2019 – 81,934 miles
  • 2018 – 80,953 miles
  • 2017 – 80,545 miles
  • 2016 – 76,869 miles
  • 2015 – 72,250 miles
  • 2014 – 60,308 miles
  • 2013 – 52,044 miles
  • 2012 – 47,929 miles
  • 2011 – 40,845 miles
  • 2010 – 36,022 miles
  • 2009 – 30,948 miles
  • 2008 – 27,392 miles
  • 2007 – 23,046 miles
  • 2006 – 16,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,570 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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,570 miles (+762)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    97,570 miles
    Test number
    307914168432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,808 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    96,808 miles
    Test number
    464537855030
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (BOTH) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail96,806 miles (+2,186)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,806 miles
    Test number
    650998122952
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass94,620 miles (+3,620)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    94,620 miles
    Test number
    596750595142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,000 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    91,000 miles
    Test number
    118286590480
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail90,997 miles (+4,453)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,997 miles
    Test number
    582027748201
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass86,544 miles (+4,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    86,544 miles
    Test number
    924189280500
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass81,934 miles (+981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    81,934 miles
    Test number
    127998610955
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass80,953 miles (+408)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    80,953 miles
    Test number
    124744124016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,545 miles (+3,676)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    80,545 miles
    Test number
    212726127622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,869 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    76,869 miles
    Test number
    551836575272
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil ABC unit (2.7.3)

  12. Fail76,869 miles (+4,619)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,869 miles
    Test number
    693716326887
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil ABC unit (2.7.3)

  13. Pass72,250 miles (+11,942)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,250 miles
    Test number
    895203939152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,308 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    60,308 miles
    Test number
    939408844229
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail60,308 miles (+8,264)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,308 miles
    Test number
    599858844206
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass52,044 miles (+4,115)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    52,044 miles
    Test number
    227947093232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,929 miles (+3,554)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    47,929 miles
    Test number
    378023192238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,375 miles (+3,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    44,375 miles
    Test number
    775382812032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass40,845 miles (+4,823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    40,845 miles
    Test number
    305454031061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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)

  20. Pass36,022 miles (+5,074)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    36,022 miles
    Test number
    341894250039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,948 miles (+3,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    30,948 miles
    Test number
    170809169405
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass27,392 miles (+4,346)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    27,392 miles
    Test number
    773026168037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,046 miles (+6,272)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,046 miles
    Test number
    431617167044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    16,774 miles
    Test number
    452984876025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y9 ORH

Does Y9 ORH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y9 ORH is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y9 ORH?
The MOT on Y9 ORH is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y9 ORH done?
Y9 ORH was recorded at 97,570 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 3,961 miles a year.
Has Y9 ORH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y9 ORH has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y9 ORH 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 Y9 ORH find?
Y9 ORH passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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