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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 3,199 cc

2257 RHMOT history

2257 RH is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Jan 1995. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 90,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
90,669 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2257 RH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
1 Jan 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

2257 RH was last recorded at 90,669 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 1,621 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,048 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,621 miles
Average per year
2,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,669 miles
  • 2025 – 89,048 miles
  • 2024 – 87,443 miles
  • 2023 – 85,122 miles
  • 2021 – 82,003 miles
  • 2020 – 79,671 miles
  • 2019 – 75,588 miles
  • 2018 – 72,384 miles
  • 2017 – 69,934 miles
  • 2016 – 67,203 miles
  • 2015 – 65,474 miles
  • 2014 – 63,610 miles
  • 2013 – 61,805 miles
  • 2012 – 59,949 miles
  • 2011 – 56,972 miles
  • 2010 – 54,402 miles
  • 2009 – 52,144 miles
  • 2008 – 49,554 miles
  • 2007 – 46,649 miles
  • 2006 – 42,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,669 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission leak (Front + Rear) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Silencer skin cracking
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,669 miles (+1,621)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    90,669 miles
    Test number
    934535403754
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission leak (Front + Rear) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer skin cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

  2. Pass89,048 miles (+1,605)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    89,048 miles
    Test number
    323325738963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,443 miles (+2,321)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    87,443 miles
    Test number
    905650142990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,122 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    85,122 miles
    Test number
    649472557267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail85,120 miles (+3,117)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,120 miles
    Test number
    569104701984
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass82,003 miles (+2,332)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    82,003 miles
    Test number
    139827328278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,671 miles (+4,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,671 miles
    Test number
    757509297379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass75,588 miles (+3,204)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,588 miles
    Test number
    582319920777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,384 miles (+2,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,384 miles
    Test number
    244049673933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass69,934 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,934 miles
    Test number
    619305599322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Fail69,890 miles (+2,687)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,890 miles
    Test number
    182062186091
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Pass67,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    67,203 miles
    Test number
    938008373382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,203 miles (+1,729)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,203 miles
    Test number
    386456702885
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  14. Pass65,474 miles (+1,864)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,474 miles
    Test number
    138281995079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,610 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,610 miles
    Test number
    158127984470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail63,610 miles (+1,805)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,610 miles
    Test number
    238317984058
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass61,805 miles (+1,856)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    61,805 miles
    Test number
    877673493053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,949 miles (+2,977)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    59,949 miles
    Test number
    666779082043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,972 miles (+2,570)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    56,972 miles
    Test number
    807044781058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,402 miles (+2,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    54,402 miles
    Test number
    200321190093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass52,144 miles (+2,590)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    52,144 miles
    Test number
    270016789006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,554 miles (+2,905)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    49,554 miles
    Test number
    390823398009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,649 miles (+4,067)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    46,649 miles
    Test number
    642389287089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,582 miles
    Test number
    363478486023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 2257 RH

What vehicle is registration 2257 RH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2257 RH on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Jan 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 2257 RH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2257 RH is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 2257 RH?
The MOT on 2257 RH is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 2257 RH done?
2257 RH was recorded at 90,669 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 2,427 miles a year.
Has 2257 RH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2257 RH has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on 2257 RH 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 2257 RH find?
2257 RH passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive transmission leak (front + rear); rear silencer skin cracking; rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

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