Mercedes-Benz SL
Black · Petrol · 1994 · 2,799 cc
20 UCMOT history
20 UC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 131,004 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 May 2026
- Mileage
- 131,004 mi
- At MOT on 8 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 2,743 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 20 UC
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 31 Dec 1994
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
20 UC was last recorded at 131,004 miles on 8 May 2025, 3,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 16 May 2013: 119,189 miles, lower than 155,778 miles on 18 Apr 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 127,994 miles · 12 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,010 miles
- Average per year
- 2,743 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 131,004 miles
- 2024 – 127,994 miles
- 2023 – 127,578 miles
- 2022 – 126,281 miles
- 2020 – 125,164 miles
- 2019 – 124,705 miles
- 2018 – 124,433 miles
- 2017 – 123,450 miles
- 2015 – 123,172 miles
- 2014 – 120,989 miles
- 2013 – 119,194 miles
- 2012 – 155,778 miles
- 2011 – 112,441 miles
- 2010 – 109,277 miles
- 2009 – 106,818 miles
- 2008 – 99,290 miles
- 2007 – 92,953 miles
- 2006 – 89,220 miles
- 2005 – 77,294 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,004 miles
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront both arches corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral under body rust
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.
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Both rear brake flexi hoses perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Slight play offside front wheel bearing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
29 tests since 7 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,004 miles (+3,010)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2026
- Odometer
- 131,004 miles
- Test number
- 219571634905
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront both arches corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral under body rust
Pass127,994 miles (+416)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 127,994 miles
- Test number
- 202422501028
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody surface corroded
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Pass127,578 miles (+1,297)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 127,578 miles
- Test number
- 431955862603
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,281 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 126,281 miles
- Test number
- 518143148216
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail126,281 miles (+1,117)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,281 miles
- Test number
- 518350261122
- MajorNearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass125,164 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 125,164 miles
- Test number
- 467953565488
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake flexi hoses perished
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated
- AdvisorySlight play offside front wheel bearing
Fail125,164 miles (+459)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,164 miles
- Test number
- 503527344146
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake flexi hoses perished
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated
- AdvisorySlight play offside front wheel bearing
Pass124,705 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 124,705 miles
- Test number
- 381655291745
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail124,705 miles (+272)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,705 miles
- Test number
- 412749317752
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass124,433 miles (+983)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 124,433 miles
- Test number
- 822991936214
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass123,450 miles (+278)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 123,450 miles
- Test number
- 212399701204
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass123,172 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 123,172 miles
- Test number
- 869042645145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,172 miles (+2,183)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,172 miles
- Test number
- 417782345124
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteOffside front bonnet catch locking down
Pass120,989 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2015
- Odometer
- 120,989 miles
- Test number
- 158835734170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,988 miles (+1,794)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,988 miles
- Test number
- 379274534147
- FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Pass119,194 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2014
- Odometer
- 119,194 miles
- Test number
- 705076233175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,189 miles (-36,589)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,189 miles
- Test number
- 229176833483
- DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass155,778 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2013
- Odometer
- 155,778 miles
- Test number
- 277539002120
- NoteFront pads getting low
- NoteNail in rhr tyre
- NoteNo fast wipe
- NoteRhf top shock mount slight bonding degradation
Fail155,778 miles (+43,337)2 repaired4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,778 miles
- Test number
- 749629602140
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteFront pads getting low
- NoteNail in rhr tyre
- NoteNo fast wipe
- NoteRhf top shock mount slight bonding degradation
Pass112,441 miles (+3,164)10 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2012
- Odometer
- 112,441 miles
- Test number
- 419753321199
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly worn
- NoteFront wiper does not appear to have fast speed setting
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteOffside front tyre badly worn on both edges and nearside front tyre worn on both edges
- NoteOil leak
- NoteVarious suspension components corroded
Pass109,277 miles (+2,459)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2011
- Odometer
- 109,277 miles
- Test number
- 250111330110
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail106,818 miles2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,818 miles
- Test number
- 522178439173
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass106,818 miles (+7,528)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2010
- Odometer
- 106,818 miles
- Test number
- 603218539184
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass99,290 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2009
- Odometer
- 99,290 miles
- Test number
- 723337838192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,285 miles (+6,332)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,285 miles
- Test number
- 971365438198
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass92,953 miles (+3,733)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 92,953 miles
- Test number
- 494179777197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,220 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 89,220 miles
- Test number
- 314354926346
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteFront and rear subframes surface corrosion
Fail89,220 miles (+11,926)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,220 miles
- Test number
- 703474726378
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteFront and rear subframes surface corrosion
Pass77,294 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 77,294 miles
- Test number
- 890050285292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 20 UC
- What vehicle is registration 20 UC currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 20 UC on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1994. 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 UC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 20 UC expired on 7 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 20 UC?
- The MOT on 20 UC expired on 7 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 20 UC done?
- 20 UC was recorded at 131,004 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2025, an average of 2,743 miles a year.
- Has 20 UC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 20 UC has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on 20 UC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on 20 UC find?
- 20 UC passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front wheel bearing has slight play both, and 6 more.
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