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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1984 · 2,746 cc

199 WJMOT history

199 WJ is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 12 Sept 1984. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 102,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
102,408 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
199 WJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,746 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
12 Sept 1984
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

199 WJ was last recorded at 102,408 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,331 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
77 miles
Average per year
474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,408 miles
  • 2025 – 102,331 miles
  • 2024 – 102,258 miles
  • 2023 – 102,189 miles
  • 2022 – 102,119 miles
  • 2021 – 102,065 miles
  • 2020 – 101,992 miles
  • 2019 – 101,668 miles
  • 2018 – 101,586 miles
  • 2017 – 101,461 miles
  • 2016 – 101,279 miles
  • 2015 – 101,097 miles
  • 2014 – 100,833 miles
  • 2013 – 100,439 miles
  • 2012 – 100,087 miles
  • 2010 – 99,475 miles
  • 2009 – 97,597 miles
  • 2008 – 95,976 miles
  • 2007 – 94,062 miles
  • 2006 – 92,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,408 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,408 miles (+77)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    102,408 miles
    Test number
    107161227742
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass102,331 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    102,331 miles
    Test number
    878578032460
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened looking worn down (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail102,331 miles (+73)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,331 miles
    Test number
    609048490864
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened looking worn down (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass102,258 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    102,258 miles
    Test number
    164506142270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass102,189 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    102,189 miles
    Test number
    242975330441
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass102,119 miles (+54)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    102,119 miles
    Test number
    128095410176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass102,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    102,065 miles
    Test number
    322392195413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail102,064 miles (+72)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,064 miles
    Test number
    448951368723
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass101,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,992 miles
    Test number
    364154890145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail101,990 miles (+322)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,990 miles
    Test number
    329765060806
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass101,668 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    101,668 miles
    Test number
    734334599933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,586 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    101,586 miles
    Test number
    462991052136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,461 miles (+182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    101,461 miles
    Test number
    203359032638
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs wearing

  14. Pass101,279 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    101,279 miles
    Test number
    882788408883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,097 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    101,097 miles
    Test number
    779573725082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail101,097 miles (+264)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,097 miles
    Test number
    116129815442
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail100,833 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,833 miles
    Test number
    378592924036
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pad wear warning light on intermittantly

  18. Pass100,833 miles (+394)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    100,833 miles
    Test number
    786392024025
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pad wear warning light on intermittantly

  19. Pass100,439 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    100,439 miles
    Test number
    187170413495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass100,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    100,087 miles
    Test number
    147801712094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail100,087 miles (+612)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,087 miles
    Test number
    138001112421
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  22. Pass99,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    99,475 miles
    Test number
    514069440384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail99,475 miles (+1,878)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,475 miles
    Test number
    460958340429
    • FailureNearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  24. Pass97,597 miles (+1,621)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    97,597 miles
    Test number
    521602419145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass95,976 miles (+1,914)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    95,976 miles
    Test number
    641182898096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass94,062 miles (+1,130)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    94,062 miles
    Test number
    693609257096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass92,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    92,932 miles
    Test number
    263782216029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 199 WJ

What vehicle is registration 199 WJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 199 WJ on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 12 Sept 1984. 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 199 WJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 199 WJ is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 199 WJ?
The MOT on 199 WJ is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 199 WJ done?
199 WJ was recorded at 102,408 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 474 miles a year.
Has 199 WJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 199 WJ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on 199 WJ 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 199 WJ find?
199 WJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front wheel bearing has slight play both, and 3 more.

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