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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 3,199 cc

20 EAHMOT history

20 EAH is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 163,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
163,486 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
20 EAH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

20 EAH was last recorded at 163,486 miles on 28 Oct 2026, 4,404 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,082 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,404 miles
Average per year
2,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,486 miles
  • 2025 – 159,082 miles
  • 2024 – 153,374 miles
  • 2023 – 148,200 miles
  • 2022 – 146,584 miles
  • 2021 – 145,448 miles
  • 2020 – 144,830 miles
  • 2019 – 143,899 miles
  • 2017 – 143,344 miles
  • 2016 – 141,672 miles
  • 2015 – 140,126 miles
  • 2014 – 139,217 miles
  • 2013 – 138,184 miles
  • 2012 – 137,081 miles
  • 2011 – 136,076 miles
  • 2010 – 134,606 miles
  • 2009 – 132,169 miles
  • 2008 – 129,625 miles
  • 2007 – 124,516 miles
  • 2006 – 117,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,486 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass163,486 miles (+4,404)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    163,486 miles
    Test number
    956367545640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass159,082 miles (+5,708)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    159,082 miles
    Test number
    594565863092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass153,374 miles (+5,174)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    153,374 miles
    Test number
    985986701656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass148,200 miles (+1,616)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    148,200 miles
    Test number
    589701168966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass146,584 miles (+1,136)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    146,584 miles
    Test number
    593793840734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass145,448 miles (+618)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    145,448 miles
    Test number
    110672846621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass144,830 miles (+931)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    144,830 miles
    Test number
    104582285274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass143,899 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    143,899 miles
    Test number
    266758494265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass143,822 miles (+478)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    143,822 miles
    Test number
    758578720076
    • AdvisoryNearside Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass143,344 miles (+1,672)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    143,344 miles
    Test number
    631730726050
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryAutomatic gear box cooler pipes have heavy corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner treads
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear springs (2.4.C.1b)
  11. Pass141,672 miles (+1,546)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    141,672 miles
    Test number
    429926132589
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer shell coming off
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisorySuspension pipes have corrosion
    • AdvisoryWiper blade end split
  12. Pass140,126 miles (+909)1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    140,126 miles
    Test number
    626556335238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll coil springs corroded
    • NoteExhaust box outer shell corroded
    • NoteSuspension pipes corroded
    • NoteWiper blade end split
  13. Pass139,217 miles (+1,033)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    139,217 miles
    Test number
    328944124218
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteAll coil springs corroded
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteExhaust centre silencer box corroded
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Pass138,184 miles (+5)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    138,184 miles
    Test number
    217096623257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Fail138,179 miles (+1,098)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,179 miles
    Test number
    429205423287
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass137,081 miles (+1,005)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    137,081 miles
    Test number
    138698422214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOuter sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills
    • NoteSilencer deteriorated
  17. Pass136,076 miles (+1,470)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    136,076 miles
    Test number
    325568321247
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOuter sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills
    • NoteSilencer deteriorated
  18. Pass134,606 miles (+2,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    134,606 miles
    Test number
    482104120260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  19. Pass132,169 miles (+2,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    132,169 miles
    Test number
    641468909250
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  20. Pass129,625 miles (+5,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    129,625 miles
    Test number
    581157128233
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Pass124,516 miles (+346)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    124,516 miles
    Test number
    582049127280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail124,170 miles (+6,985)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,170 miles
    Test number
    620985407267
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise discs and pads
  23. Pass117,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    117,185 miles
    Test number
    481885816223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 20 EAH

What vehicle is registration 20 EAH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 20 EAH on a blue 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 20 EAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 20 EAH is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 20 EAH?
The MOT on 20 EAH is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 20 EAH done?
20 EAH was recorded at 163,486 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2026, an average of 2,288 miles a year.
Has 20 EAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 20 EAH has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2013.
Has the mileage on 20 EAH 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 EAH find?
20 EAH passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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