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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue and Blue · Petrol · 1978 · 4,973 cc

20 WWMOT history

20 WW is a blue and blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 17 Jan 1978. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 32,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
32,802 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
20 WW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue and Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1978
First used
17 Jan 1978
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

20 WW was last recorded at 32,802 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
32,395 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
407 miles
Average per year
369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 32,802 miles
  • 2025 – 32,395 miles
  • 2024 – 32,062 miles
  • 2023 – 31,655 miles
  • 2022 – 31,202 miles
  • 2021 – 30,771 miles
  • 2020 – 30,677 miles
  • 2019 – 30,236 miles
  • 2018 – 30,147 miles
  • 2017 – 29,793 miles
  • 2016 – 29,402 miles
  • 2015 – 28,892 miles
  • 2014 – 27,996 miles
  • 2013 – 27,450 miles
  • 2012 – 27,089 miles
  • 2011 – 26,805 miles
  • 2010 – 26,621 miles
  • 2009 – 26,442 miles
  • 2008 – 25,718 miles
  • 2007 – 25,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,802 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,802 miles (+407)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    32,802 miles
    Test number
    880014059513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass32,395 miles (+333)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    32,395 miles
    Test number
    959038228019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass32,062 miles (+407)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    32,062 miles
    Test number
    402621471537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass31,655 miles (+453)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    31,655 miles
    Test number
    826329843685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass31,202 miles (+431)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    31,202 miles
    Test number
    890901177307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass30,771 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    30,771 miles
    Test number
    277778487223
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail30,771 miles (+94)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,771 miles
    Test number
    637514266332
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass30,677 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    30,677 miles
    Test number
    124531964441
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail30,677 miles (+441)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,677 miles
    Test number
    935995518484
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass30,236 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    30,236 miles
    Test number
    449055877777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,147 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    30,147 miles
    Test number
    421904290984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,793 miles (+391)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    29,793 miles
    Test number
    634266136410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,402 miles (+510)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    29,402 miles
    Test number
    277471747091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,892 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    28,892 miles
    Test number
    938215735157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Fail28,892 miles (+896)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,892 miles
    Test number
    316985235178
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass27,996 miles (+546)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    27,996 miles
    Test number
    568746024163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,450 miles (+361)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    27,450 miles
    Test number
    405850753166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,089 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    27,089 miles
    Test number
    489812032126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,805 miles (+184)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,805 miles
    Test number
    476488531136
    • NoteNearside headlamp slightly dull
  20. Pass26,621 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    26,621 miles
    Test number
    881499800111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,442 miles (+724)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,442 miles
    Test number
    800062739100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,718 miles (+102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    25,718 miles
    Test number
    621730538180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass25,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    25,616 miles
    Test number
    692547707137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 20 WW

What vehicle is registration 20 WW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 20 WW on a blue and blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 17 Jan 1978. 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 WW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 20 WW is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 20 WW?
The MOT on 20 WW is valid until 20 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 WW done?
20 WW was recorded at 32,802 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 369 miles a year.
Has 20 WW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 20 WW has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on 20 WW 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 WW find?
20 WW passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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