Mercedes-Benz SL
White · Petrol · 1980 · 4,973 cc
2098 DDMOT history
2098 DD is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 5 Jan 1981. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 95,657 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 95,657 mi
- At MOT on 11 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 356 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 2098 DD
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,973 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1980
- First used
- 5 Jan 1981
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
2098 DD was last recorded at 95,657 miles on 11 Nov 2024, 1,739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 93,918 miles · 9 Nov 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 1,739 miles
- Average per year
- 356 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 95,657 miles
- 2020 – 93,918 miles
- 2019 – 92,983 miles
- 2018 – 92,450 miles
- 2017 – 92,030 miles
- 2016 – 91,634 miles
- 2015 – 91,469 miles
- 2014 – 91,228 miles
- 2013 – 90,968 miles
- 2012 – 90,416 miles
- 2011 – 90,165 miles
- 2010 – 89,959 miles
- 2009 – 89,613 miles
- 2008 – 89,347 miles
- 2007 – 89,317 miles
- 2006 – 89,065 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,657 miles
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Fuel hose slightly damaged fuel pump supply hose's
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link rod (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
19 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,657 miles (+1,739)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 95,657 miles
- Test number
- 546815468636
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass93,918 miles (+935)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 93,918 miles
- Test number
- 773451348921
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass92,983 miles (+533)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 92,983 miles
- Test number
- 998402908058
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass92,450 miles (+420)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2019
- Odometer
- 92,450 miles
- Test number
- 927999536520
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass92,030 miles (+396)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2018
- Odometer
- 92,030 miles
- Test number
- 749927724850
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear part of exhaust starting to deteriorate
Pass91,634 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2017
- Odometer
- 91,634 miles
- Test number
- 475795321722
- AdvisoryFuel hose slightly damaged fuel pump supply hose's (7.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link rod (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link rod (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside indicator tell tail inop
- AdvisoryDriver seat back locking mechanism worn
- AdvisoryMain beam tell tail inop
- AdvisoryPark lever tell tail inop
Fail91,634 miles (+165)3 failures12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,634 miles
- Test number
- 494630012041
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear Fuel hose insecure fuel pump supply hose's (7.2.1)
- AdvisoryFuel hose slightly damaged fuel pump supply hose's (7.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link rod (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link rod (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside indicator tell tail inop
- AdvisoryDriver seat back locking mechanism worn
- AdvisoryMain beam tell tail inop
- AdvisoryPark lever tell tail inop
Pass91,469 miles (+241)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2016
- Odometer
- 91,469 miles
- Test number
- 336279325167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,228 miles (+260)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2015
- Odometer
- 91,228 miles
- Test number
- 896587534100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,968 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2014
- Odometer
- 90,968 miles
- Test number
- 406240913164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,968 miles (+552)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,968 miles
- Test number
- 617390513137
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass90,416 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2013
- Odometer
- 90,416 miles
- Test number
- 815733302189
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Fail90,416 miles (+251)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,416 miles
- Test number
- 305942502149
- DangerousOffside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass90,165 miles (+206)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2012
- Odometer
- 90,165 miles
- Test number
- 418187021198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,959 miles (+346)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2011
- Odometer
- 89,959 miles
- Test number
- 151838920173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,613 miles (+266)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2010
- Odometer
- 89,613 miles
- Test number
- 674972129144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,347 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2009
- Odometer
- 89,347 miles
- Test number
- 334930928113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,317 miles (+252)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2008
- Odometer
- 89,317 miles
- Test number
- 874858117162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,065 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2007
- Odometer
- 89,065 miles
- Test number
- 454689016111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 2098 DD
- What vehicle is registration 2098 DD currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 2098 DD on a white petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 5 Jan 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 2098 DD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 2098 DD expired on 10 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 2098 DD?
- The MOT on 2098 DD expired on 10 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 2098 DD done?
- 2098 DD was recorded at 95,657 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2024, an average of 356 miles a year.
- Has 2098 DD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 2098 DD has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2016.
- Has the mileage on 2098 DD 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 2098 DD find?
- 2098 DD passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: rear exhaust mounting defective; rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.
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