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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,724 cc

229 DLTMOT history

229 DLT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 6 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 128,707 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

229 DLT silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
128,707 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
229 DLT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

229 DLT was last recorded at 128,707 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 1,148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,559 miles · 18 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,148 miles
Average per year
5,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,707 miles
  • 2024 – 127,559 miles
  • 2023 – 120,414 miles
  • 2022 – 118,935 miles
  • 2021 – 117,996 miles
  • 2020 – 116,724 miles
  • 2019 – 115,267 miles
  • 2018 – 112,851 miles
  • 2017 – 111,432 miles
  • 2016 – 109,414 miles
  • 2015 – 101,047 miles
  • 2014 – 88,568 miles
  • 2013 – 80,127 miles
  • 2012 – 67,183 miles
  • 2010 – 35,940 miles
  • 2008 – 26,508 miles
  • 2007 – 16,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,707 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.

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Undertrays fitted & wet test carried out

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,707 miles (+1,148)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    128,707 miles
    Test number
    615547092269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,559 miles (+220)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    127,559 miles
    Test number
    156395511253
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted & wet test carried out

  3. Fail127,339 miles (+6,925)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,339 miles
    Test number
    512462383660
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted & wet test carried out

  4. Pass120,414 miles (+1,479)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    120,414 miles
    Test number
    500497991895
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Arm at the front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass118,935 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    118,935 miles
    Test number
    604211571432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail118,931 miles (+935)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,931 miles
    Test number
    450430144706
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass117,996 miles (+1,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    117,996 miles
    Test number
    105400951294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass116,724 miles (+1,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    116,724 miles
    Test number
    828483740961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass115,267 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    115,267 miles
    Test number
    835825864876
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in various places on vehicle, mainly at left and right brakes (connects to brake hoses) (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail115,266 miles (+2,415)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,266 miles
    Test number
    376721319182
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in various places on vehicle, mainly at left and right brakes (connects to brake hoses) (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass112,851 miles (+1,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    112,851 miles
    Test number
    147901012546
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front edges (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass111,432 miles (+2,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    111,432 miles
    Test number
    307484283465
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass109,414 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    109,414 miles
    Test number
    532756165738
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass109,414 miles (+8,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    109,414 miles
    Test number
    593608947577
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass101,047 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    101,047 miles
    Test number
    925635235053
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  16. Fail101,047 miles (+12,479)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,047 miles
    Test number
    649645035064
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  17. Pass88,568 miles (+8,441)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    88,568 miles
    Test number
    559947114018
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  18. Pass80,127 miles (+12,944)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    80,127 miles
    Test number
    275246413093
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

  19. Fail67,183 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,183 miles
    Test number
    437219312022
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass67,183 miles (+31,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    67,183 miles
    Test number
    519069512088
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass35,940 miles (+9,432)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    35,940 miles
    Test number
    561312620202
    • NoteOffside & nearside reartyre treads worn on inner shoulders & cuts on treads

  22. Pass26,508 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    26,508 miles
    Test number
    582359238269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail26,499 miles (+10,041)2 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,499 miles
    Test number
    463205838234
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass16,458 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    16,458 miles
    Test number
    914616537060
    • NoteHand brake travel long
    • NoteLarge under trays

Questions about 229 DLT

What vehicle is registration 229 DLT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 229 DLT on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 6 Feb 2004. 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 229 DLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 229 DLT is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 229 DLT?
The MOT on 229 DLT is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 229 DLT done?
229 DLT was recorded at 128,707 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 5,975 miles a year.
Has 229 DLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 229 DLT has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on 229 DLT 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 229 DLT find?
229 DLT passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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