Mercedes-Benz SL
White · Petrol · 1981 · 2,746 cc
201RMOT history
201R is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 2 Oct 1981. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 65,624 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 65,624 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 977 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 201R
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,746 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1981
- First used
- 2 Oct 1981
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
201R was last recorded at 65,624 miles on 14 Jan 2022, 671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 64,953 miles · 13 Jan 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 671 miles
- Average per year
- 977 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 65,624 miles
- 2021 – 64,953 miles
- 2020 – 64,472 miles
- 2018 – 63,307 miles
- 2017 – 62,236 miles
- 2016 – 61,481 miles
- 2015 – 60,647 miles
- 2014 – 59,789 miles
- 2013 – 58,091 miles
- 2012 – 56,595 miles
- 2011 – 55,291 miles
- 2010 – 54,486 miles
- 2009 – 53,662 miles
- 2008 – 53,056 miles
- 2007 – 51,540 miles
- 2006 – 50,673 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass65,624 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion to sillRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisorySlight play in steering linkage
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
20 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass65,624 miles (+671)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 65,624 miles
- Test number
- 954210580439
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion to sill
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play in steering linkage
Pass64,953 miles (+481)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 64,953 miles
- Test number
- 782474046204
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion to sill
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass64,472 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 64,472 miles
- Test number
- 292953782003
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play various (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail64,472 miles (+1,165)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,472 miles
- Test number
- 223036211518
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorRear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play various (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass63,307 miles (+1,071)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 63,307 miles
- Test number
- 943465449387
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding slightly
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass62,236 miles (+755)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 62,236 miles
- Test number
- 191876135469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,481 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 61,481 miles
- Test number
- 513661609926
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting missing
- AdvisoryRear tyre side walls starting to crack
Fail61,480 miles (+833)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,480 miles
- Test number
- 171884997826
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting missing
- AdvisoryRear tyre side walls starting to crack
Pass60,647 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 60,647 miles
- Test number
- 335420474776
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,646 miles (+857)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,646 miles
- Test number
- 439652116131
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass59,789 miles (+1,698)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 59,789 miles
- Test number
- 549173874244
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteRear tyres slight perishing
Pass58,091 miles (+1,496)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 58,091 miles
- Test number
- 818610373227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,595 miles (+1,304)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 56,595 miles
- Test number
- 875304152205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,291 miles (+805)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 55,291 miles
- Test number
- 746709061211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,486 miles (+824)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 54,486 miles
- Test number
- 590261350289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,662 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 53,662 miles
- Test number
- 133628059261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,655 miles (+599)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,655 miles
- Test number
- 330758359230
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,056 miles (+1,516)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 53,056 miles
- Test number
- 224559868241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,540 miles (+867)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 51,540 miles
- Test number
- 610621947271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,673 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 50,673 miles
- Test number
- 784298466260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 201R
- What vehicle is registration 201R currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 201R on a white petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 2 Oct 1981. 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 201R currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 201R expired on 13 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 201R?
- The MOT on 201R expired on 13 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 201R done?
- 201R was recorded at 65,624 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2022, an average of 977 miles a year.
- Has 201R ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 201R has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2020.
- Has the mileage on 201R 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 201R find?
- 201R passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2022 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated; nearside front corrosion to sill, and 2 more.
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