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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 4,966 cc

YCE 157MOT history

YCE 157 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 22 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 73,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

YCE 157 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 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
73,000 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YCE 157
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

YCE 157 was last recorded at 73,000 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 9,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
63,919 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,081 miles
Average per year
2,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,000 miles
  • 2025 – 63,919 miles
  • 2024 – 59,749 miles
  • 2023 – 59,199 miles
  • 2022 – 58,882 miles
  • 2021 – 57,782 miles
  • 2020 – 53,919 miles
  • 2019 – 48,014 miles
  • 2018 – 42,268 miles
  • 2017 – 40,775 miles
  • 2016 – 39,581 miles
  • 2015 – 35,983 miles
  • 2014 – 34,529 miles
  • 2013 – 32,666 miles
  • 2012 – 31,066 miles
  • 2011 – 29,396 miles
  • 2010 – 28,285 miles
  • 2009 – 24,570 miles
  • 2008 – 21,513 miles
  • 2007 – 17,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,000 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,000 miles (+9,081)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    73,000 miles
    Test number
    989363386074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass63,919 miles (+4,170)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    63,919 miles
    Test number
    839626302513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,749 miles (+550)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    59,749 miles
    Test number
    759658346991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,199 miles (+317)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    59,199 miles
    Test number
    777892680439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,882 miles (+1,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    58,882 miles
    Test number
    436776140112
    • AdvisoryAll tyres ageing but serviceable
  6. Pass57,782 miles (+3,863)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    57,782 miles
    Test number
    660443448115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,919 miles (+5,905)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    53,919 miles
    Test number
    177429353629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,014 miles (+5,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    48,014 miles
    Test number
    220109358428
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass42,268 miles (+1,493)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    42,268 miles
    Test number
    481126078717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,775 miles (+1,194)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    40,775 miles
    Test number
    991231440106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,581 miles (+3,598)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    39,581 miles
    Test number
    818597512194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is perrished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is perrished
  12. Pass35,983 miles (+1,454)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    35,983 miles
    Test number
    286643275483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass34,529 miles (+1,863)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    34,529 miles
    Test number
    237505574482
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass32,666 miles (+1,600)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    32,666 miles
    Test number
    885562683106
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass31,066 miles (+1,670)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    31,066 miles
    Test number
    269588592442
    • NoteUnable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers
  16. Pass29,396 miles (+1,111)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    29,396 miles
    Test number
    906187821220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,285 miles (+3,715)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    28,285 miles
    Test number
    831439540274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    24,570 miles
    Test number
    851847959253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail24,570 miles (+3,057)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,570 miles
    Test number
    584107359280
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass21,513 miles (+4,091)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,513 miles
    Test number
    744233458248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,422 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    17,422 miles
    Test number
    443261147219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Questions about YCE 157

What vehicle is registration YCE 157 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YCE 157 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 22 Sept 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does YCE 157 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YCE 157 is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on YCE 157?
The MOT on YCE 157 is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YCE 157 done?
YCE 157 was recorded at 73,000 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 2,977 miles a year.
Has YCE 157 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YCE 157 has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2009.
Has the mileage on YCE 157 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 YCE 157 find?
YCE 157 passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside; oil leak, but not excessive.

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