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Mercedes-Benz SL

White · Petrol · 1995 · 3,199 cc

181 GSBMOT history

181 GSB is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 133,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
133,341 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
181 GSB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

181 GSB was last recorded at 133,341 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,341 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,341 miles
  • 2025 – 133,038 miles
  • 2024 – 132,563 miles
  • 2023 – 131,655 miles
  • 2022 – 130,884 miles
  • 2021 – 129,150 miles
  • 2020 – 127,974 miles
  • 2019 – 124,956 miles
  • 2018 – 121,045 miles
  • 2017 – 117,074 miles
  • 2016 – 114,258 miles
  • 2015 – 111,920 miles
  • 2014 – 106,620 miles
  • 2013 – 101,833 miles
  • 2012 – 98,975 miles
  • 2011 – 98,535 miles
  • 2010 – 97,149 miles
  • 2009 – 97,063 miles
  • 2007 – 94,248 miles
  • 2006 – 91,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,341 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Temporary repair to middle/ rear joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Slight damage to windscreen

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Coil spring corroded all springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass133,341 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    133,341 miles
    Test number
    697663355305
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Temporary repair to middle/ rear joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail133,341 miles (+303)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,341 miles
    Test number
    340586214731
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Temporary repair to middle/ rear joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass133,038 miles (+475)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    133,038 miles
    Test number
    438758622483
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease , rears showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass132,563 miles (+908)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    132,563 miles
    Test number
    806947701406
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged o/s and n/s perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes covered in grease

  5. Pass131,655 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    131,655 miles
    Test number
    751250347859
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyre valves deteriorating
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFuel and brake pipes covered in grease

  6. Fail131,655 miles (+771)2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,655 miles
    Test number
    221228947607
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear joint (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyre valves deteriorating
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFuel and brake pipes covered in grease

  7. Pass130,884 miles (+1,734)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    130,884 miles
    Test number
    312051653844
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight glass damaged
    • AdvisoryServicable play in nearside front lower ball joint
    • AdvisorySlight damage to windscreen

  8. Pass129,150 miles (+1,176)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    129,150 miles
    Test number
    626248386362
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp glass damaged
    • AdvisoryServicable play in nearside front lower suspension ball joint
    • AdvisorySlight damage to windscreen

  9. Pass127,974 miles (+3,018)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    127,974 miles
    Test number
    810798617342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp glass damaged
    • AdvisoryServicable lift in nearside front lower ball joint
    • AdvisorySlight damage to windscreen

  10. Pass124,956 miles (+3,911)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    124,956 miles
    Test number
    739319382030
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass121,045 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    121,045 miles
    Test number
    548738659593
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section deteriorated.

  12. Fail121,044 miles (+3,970)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,044 miles
    Test number
    255099629674
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both dust covers (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect inner brake pads without dismantling.

  13. Pass117,074 miles (+2,816)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    117,074 miles
    Test number
    629645610584
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section deteriorated.

  14. Pass114,258 miles (+2,338)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    114,258 miles
    Test number
    539242565511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer deteriorated.

  15. Pass111,920 miles (+5,300)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    111,920 miles
    Test number
    746951155016
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre silencer deteriorated
    • NoteSlight damage to windscreen

  16. Pass106,620 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    106,620 miles
    Test number
    496915044082
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteParking brake pedal has little reserve travel
    • NoteSlight damage to windscreen

  17. Fail106,620 miles (+4,787)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,620 miles
    Test number
    539925444043
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteParking brake pedal has little reserve travel
    • NoteSlight damage to windscreen

  18. Pass101,833 miles (+2,858)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    101,833 miles
    Test number
    228814553020
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass98,975 miles (+440)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    98,975 miles
    Test number
    915941932043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,535 miles (+1,386)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    98,535 miles
    Test number
    628331981092
    • NoteNearside front foglight inop
    • NoteNearside rear tyre low presure
    • NoteParking brake lever travel just servicable

  21. Pass97,149 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    97,149 miles
    Test number
    632483980076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass97,063 miles (+2,815)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    97,063 miles
    Test number
    624395889017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass94,248 miles (+3,109)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    94,248 miles
    Test number
    374880977463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass91,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    91,139 miles
    Test number
    392702186257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail91,139 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,139 miles
    Test number
    610092786223
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteTYRES CURRENTLY FITTED ARE ONE SIZE DOWN FROM THE STANDARD 225/55 16. RECOMMEND FITTING THE CORRECT SIZE TYRES AS THIS SHOULD GIVE BETTER WEAR RATE.ALL 4 ARE WORN ON BOTH OUTER EDGES.

Questions about 181 GSB

What vehicle is registration 181 GSB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 181 GSB on a white petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1995. 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 181 GSB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 181 GSB is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 181 GSB?
The MOT on 181 GSB is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 181 GSB done?
181 GSB was recorded at 133,341 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 2,169 miles a year.
Has 181 GSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 181 GSB has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on 181 GSB 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 181 GSB find?
181 GSB passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective cracked; offside upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all, and 5 more.

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