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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 2,960 cc

YSU 485MOT history

YSU 485 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 5 of 9 MOT tests, with 93,653 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
93,653 km
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
5 passed · 4 failed
Per year
91 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YSU 485
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,960 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

YSU 485 was last recorded at 93,653 km on 13 Aug 2026, 0 km more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2015.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,653 km · 3 Aug 2015
Between the last two tests
0 km
Average per year
91 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,653 km
  • 2015 – 93,653 km
  • 2009 – 92,083 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,653 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

9 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,653 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    93,653 km
    Test number
    565473999252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass93,653 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    93,653 km
    Test number
    459165415215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  3. Fail93,653 km2 failures3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,653 km
    Test number
    355732515295
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  4. Fail93,653 km10 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,653 km
    Test number
    806088225177
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAll 4 brake discs have surface corrosion

  5. Pass93,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    93,631 miles
    Test number
    401647770110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,631 miles1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,631 miles
    Test number
    171617060148
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteHand brake travel
    • NoteHead light image poor
    • NoteWiper slow to operate

  7. Pass92,083 km
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    92,083 km
    Test number
    253982839173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail92,069 miles (+5,446)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,069 miles
    Test number
    693671229131
    • FailureCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureCentre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

  9. Pass86,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    86,623 miles
    Test number
    231967126030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YSU 485

What vehicle is registration YSU 485 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YSU 485 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1993. 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 YSU 485 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YSU 485 is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on YSU 485?
The MOT on YSU 485 is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YSU 485 done?
YSU 485 was recorded at 93,653 km at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 91 km a year.
Has YSU 485 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YSU 485 has failed 4 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on YSU 485 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 YSU 485 find?
YSU 485 passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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