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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 3,199 cc

20 BCMOT history

20 BC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 15 May 1995. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 139,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
139,115 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
20 BC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
15 May 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

20 BC was last recorded at 139,115 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 1,469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,646 miles · 27 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,469 miles
Average per year
2,575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,115 miles
  • 2024 – 137,646 miles
  • 2023 – 136,398 miles
  • 2022 – 135,167 miles
  • 2020 – 135,081 miles
  • 2019 – 132,131 miles
  • 2018 – 129,099 miles
  • 2017 – 126,239 miles
  • 2016 – 123,954 miles
  • 2015 – 121,052 miles
  • 2014 – 117,397 miles
  • 2013 – 112,986 miles
  • 2012 – 109,630 miles
  • 2011 – 105,904 miles
  • 2010 – 103,367 miles
  • 2009 – 99,819 miles
  • 2008 – 96,212 miles
  • 2007 – 94,102 miles
  • 2006 – 87,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,115 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front both front fog lamps inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front top strut mount nosey

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear under quarter panel holed/corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front head lamp beam image poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear under quarter panel holed/corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,115 miles (+1,469)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    139,115 miles
    Test number
    843738182648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,646 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    137,646 miles
    Test number
    217582501908
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront both front fog lamps inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top strut mount nosey
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear under quarter panel holed/corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front head lamp beam image poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear under quarter panel holed/corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components corroded

  3. Fail137,646 miles (+1,248)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,646 miles
    Test number
    844923746021
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached movement both lower bolts not tight (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront both front fog lamps inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight movement in hub
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top strut mount nosey
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear under quarter panel holed/corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front head lamp beam image poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear under quarter panel holed/corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components corroded

  4. Pass136,398 miles (+1,231)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    136,398 miles
    Test number
    982949753062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass135,167 miles (+86)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    135,167 miles
    Test number
    294259713950
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Pass135,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    135,081 miles
    Test number
    389671566865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail135,081 miles (+2,950)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,081 miles
    Test number
    286797324536
    • MajorCentral Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass132,131 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    132,131 miles
    Test number
    177063231127
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail132,131 miles (+3,032)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,131 miles
    Test number
    479574923075
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRALING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass129,099 miles (+5)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    129,099 miles
    Test number
    566928976916
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (both rear drain holes either side of tyre well(under car) has corrosion and holes in bodywork)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shockie bodies heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Spring and shockie heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rocker cover gasget.
    • AdvisoryRear Number plate starting to delaminate.
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroded.

  11. Fail129,094 miles (+2,855)3 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,094 miles
    Test number
    879760442711
    • FailureElectrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short N/S/F Fog light wiring hanging down not plugged in. (1.9.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Corrosion and hole in O/S/F Chassis leg underside, Above anti roll bar mount. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion Both rear drain holes either side of tyre well (under the car) Has corrosion and holes in bodywork. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shockie bodies heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Front bumper bracket snapped off due to corrosion and bumper is insecure.
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
    • AdvisoryO/S/F Spring and shockie heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryO/S/F Wheel arch liner insacure
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rocker cover gasget
    • AdvisoryRear Number plate starting to delamanate
    • AdvisoryRear Rear sub frame corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings

  12. Pass126,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    126,239 miles
    Test number
    884109155098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail126,239 miles (+2,285)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,239 miles
    Test number
    605630859921
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

  14. Pass123,954 miles (+2,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    123,954 miles
    Test number
    114584434170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass121,052 miles (+3,655)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    121,052 miles
    Test number
    225768075080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass117,397 miles (+4,411)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    117,397 miles
    Test number
    176079774011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass112,986 miles (+3,356)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    112,986 miles
    Test number
    688928773004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass109,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    109,630 miles
    Test number
    865892182052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail109,630 miles (+3,726)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,630 miles
    Test number
    109660382443
    • FailureBody insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass105,904 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    105,904 miles
    Test number
    415920181052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail105,903 miles (+2,536)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,903 miles
    Test number
    188268921494
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass103,367 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    103,367 miles
    Test number
    583156220042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail103,367 miles (+3,548)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,367 miles
    Test number
    931816220011
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass99,819 miles (+3,607)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    99,819 miles
    Test number
    190488329084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outside edges
    • NoteCorrosion on fuel pipes (at tank)

  25. Pass96,212 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    96,212 miles
    Test number
    891404628031
    • NoteBoth front top suspension rubber starting to split
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail96,212 miles (+2,110)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,212 miles
    Test number
    761272128019
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteBoth front top suspension rubber starting to split
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass94,102 miles (+6,404)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    94,102 miles
    Test number
    110123037442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass87,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    87,698 miles
    Test number
    101264436023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 20 BC

What vehicle is registration 20 BC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 20 BC on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 15 May 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 20 BC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 20 BC is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 20 BC?
The MOT on 20 BC is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 20 BC done?
20 BC was recorded at 139,115 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 2,575 miles a year.
Has 20 BC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 20 BC has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on 20 BC 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 20 BC find?
20 BC passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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