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Mercedes-Benz 450

Blue · Petrol · 1980 · 4,520 cc

YSL 185MOT history

YSL 185 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 450 first used on 30 Dec 1980. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 143,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
143,303 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YSL 185
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
450
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,520 cc
Year of manufacture
1980
First used
30 Dec 1980
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

YSL 185 was last recorded at 143,303 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 5,580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,723 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,580 miles
Average per year
1,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,303 miles
  • 2025 – 137,723 miles
  • 2024 – 132,700 miles
  • 2023 – 130,805 miles
  • 2022 – 129,755 miles
  • 2021 – 127,667 miles
  • 2020 – 126,683 miles
  • 2019 – 125,867 miles
  • 2018 – 122,736 miles
  • 2017 – 118,842 miles
  • 2015 – 118,395 miles
  • 2011 – 118,273 miles
  • 2007 – 118,242 miles
  • 2006 – 118,181 miles
  • 2005 – 117,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,303 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,303 miles (+5,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    143,303 miles
    Test number
    200261432220
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass137,723 miles (+5,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    137,723 miles
    Test number
    462433093280
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,700 miles (+1,895)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    132,700 miles
    Test number
    856420971424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass130,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    130,805 miles
    Test number
    880998494946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail130,805 miles (+1,050)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,805 miles
    Test number
    981800803573
    • MajorOffside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

  6. Pass129,755 miles (+2,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    129,755 miles
    Test number
    926216658670
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,667 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    127,667 miles
    Test number
    588746927211
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly insecure
    • AdvisorySlight blow on right hand exhaust manifold

  8. Fail127,667 miles (+984)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,667 miles
    Test number
    128151514301
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly insecure
    • AdvisorySlight blow on right hand exhaust manifold

  9. Pass126,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    126,683 miles
    Test number
    286811232605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail126,683 miles (+816)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,683 miles
    Test number
    537970789331
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass125,867 miles (+1,878)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,867 miles
    Test number
    256918215584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail123,989 miles (+1,253)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,989 miles
    Test number
    378489519183
    • MajorFuel pipe union leaking Fuel filter union. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass122,736 miles (+3,894)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    122,736 miles
    Test number
    361779574579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass118,842 miles (+447)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    118,842 miles
    Test number
    875056248661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass118,395 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    118,395 miles
    Test number
    526392235102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass118,273 miles (+31)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    118,273 miles
    Test number
    367213671275
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteFront seat inner catches have slight wear
    • NoteLight switch tight to operate but working

  17. Pass118,242 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    118,242 miles
    Test number
    330993227424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass118,181 miles (+337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    118,181 miles
    Test number
    131120836205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass117,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    117,844 miles
    Test number
    761351925368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YSL 185

What vehicle is registration YSL 185 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YSL 185 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 450 first used on 30 Dec 1980. 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 YSL 185 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YSL 185 is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on YSL 185?
The MOT on YSL 185 is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YSL 185 done?
YSL 185 was recorded at 143,303 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 1,219 miles a year.
Has YSL 185 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YSL 185 has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on YSL 185 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 YSL 185 find?
YSL 185 passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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