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Mercedes-Benz SL

Grey · Petrol · 1989 · 2,962 cc

YRM 3MOT history

YRM 3 is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 81,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
81,849 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YRM 3
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

YRM 3 was last recorded at 81,849 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,045 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
804 miles
Average per year
1,299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,849 miles
  • 2025 – 81,045 miles
  • 2024 – 80,039 miles
  • 2023 – 79,007 miles
  • 2022 – 78,102 miles
  • 2021 – 77,336 miles
  • 2020 – 76,783 miles
  • 2019 – 76,061 miles
  • 2018 – 74,956 miles
  • 2017 – 73,575 miles
  • 2016 – 72,304 miles
  • 2015 – 70,821 miles
  • 2013 – 69,482 miles
  • 2012 – 67,156 miles
  • 2011 – 65,363 miles
  • 2010 – 63,488 miles
  • 2009 – 61,959 miles
  • 2008 – 59,960 miles
  • 2007 – 58,297 miles
  • 2006 – 55,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,849 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.

  • Shock absorbers corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Suspension bushes perished and cracked but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Fuel pipes slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside rear bump stop missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear brake discs corroded on inside face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,849 miles (+804)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    81,849 miles
    Test number
    871902916643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,045 miles (+1,006)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    81,045 miles
    Test number
    383583365273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,039 miles (+1,032)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    80,039 miles
    Test number
    723014253564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,007 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    79,007 miles
    Test number
    816833956027
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension bushes perished and cracked but not resulting in excessive movement
  5. Fail79,001 miles (+899)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,001 miles
    Test number
    458021366599
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension bushes perished and cracked but not resulting in excessive movement
  6. Pass78,102 miles (+766)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    78,102 miles
    Test number
    625132964686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,336 miles (+553)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    77,336 miles
    Test number
    817481582525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    76,783 miles
    Test number
    559659653067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail76,783 miles (+722)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,783 miles
    Test number
    769788451649
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass76,061 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    76,061 miles
    Test number
    485614616137
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded on inside face
  11. Fail76,060 miles (+1,104)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,060 miles
    Test number
    940877200557
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded on inside face
  12. Pass74,956 miles (+1,381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    74,956 miles
    Test number
    278352807396
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn to 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass73,575 miles (+1,271)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    73,575 miles
    Test number
    961844723925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    72,304 miles
    Test number
    956510805528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,304 miles (+1,483)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,304 miles
    Test number
    674308613354
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
  16. Pass70,821 miles (+1,339)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    70,821 miles
    Test number
    806076525063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,482 miles (+2,326)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    69,482 miles
    Test number
    345952143123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,156 miles (+1,793)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    67,156 miles
    Test number
    446135122141
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly pitted
  19. Pass65,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    65,363 miles
    Test number
    417124031173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,363 miles (+1,875)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,363 miles
    Test number
    198740831193
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
  21. Pass63,488 miles (+1,529)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    63,488 miles
    Test number
    582558840162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,959 miles (+1,999)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    61,959 miles
    Test number
    373241729161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,960 miles (+1,663)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    59,960 miles
    Test number
    544885238191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,297 miles (+2,615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    58,297 miles
    Test number
    691962857137
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  25. Pass55,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    55,682 miles
    Test number
    293999126170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YRM 3

What vehicle is registration YRM 3 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YRM 3 on a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1989. 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 YRM 3 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YRM 3 is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on YRM 3?
The MOT on YRM 3 is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YRM 3 done?
YRM 3 was recorded at 81,849 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 1,299 miles a year.
Has YRM 3 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YRM 3 has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on YRM 3 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 YRM 3 find?
YRM 3 passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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