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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,199 cc

229 SYCMOT history

229 SYC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 10 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 115,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
115,631 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
229 SYC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
10 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

229 SYC was last recorded at 115,631 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 3,728 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,903 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,728 miles
Average per year
2,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,631 miles
  • 2025 – 111,903 miles
  • 2024 – 110,555 miles
  • 2020 – 110,147 miles
  • 2018 – 109,448 miles
  • 2017 – 106,322 miles
  • 2016 – 103,020 miles
  • 2015 – 99,870 miles
  • 2014 – 96,846 miles
  • 2013 – 95,842 miles
  • 2012 – 93,277 miles
  • 2011 – 92,010 miles
  • 2010 – 88,048 miles
  • 2009 – 82,500 miles
  • 2008 – 75,147 miles
  • 2007 – 70,153 miles
  • 2006 – 69,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,631 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass115,631 miles (+3,728)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    115,631 miles
    Test number
    562212807933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass111,903 miles (+1,348)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    111,903 miles
    Test number
    996938622097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,555 miles (+408)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    110,555 miles
    Test number
    651625011119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass110,147 miles (+699)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,147 miles
    Test number
    451063948154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,448 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    109,448 miles
    Test number
    311569305308
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail109,448 miles (+3,126)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,448 miles
    Test number
    897624962339
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,322 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    106,322 miles
    Test number
    238548267449
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail106,320 miles (+3,300)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,320 miles
    Test number
    694541207161
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe inadequately supported Front to Rear (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass103,020 miles (+3,150)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    103,020 miles
    Test number
    784640179390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,870 miles (+3,024)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    99,870 miles
    Test number
    277822855196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,846 miles (+1,004)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    96,846 miles
    Test number
    357226324107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass95,842 miles (+2,565)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    95,842 miles
    Test number
    169735753114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass93,277 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    93,277 miles
    Test number
    216011552449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Fail93,272 miles (+1,262)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,272 miles
    Test number
    675649842166
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass92,010 miles (+3,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    92,010 miles
    Test number
    836469181176
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass88,048 miles (+5,548)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    88,048 miles
    Test number
    444137740134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass82,500 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    82,500 miles
    Test number
    974886879097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,491 miles (+7,344)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,491 miles
    Test number
    700825579001
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass75,147 miles (+4,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    75,147 miles
    Test number
    400366688052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass70,153 miles (+256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    70,153 miles
    Test number
    741278837094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass69,897 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    69,897 miles
    Test number
    604085856044
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteRear tyres getting low

Questions about 229 SYC

What vehicle is registration 229 SYC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 229 SYC on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 10 Oct 1998. 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 SYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 229 SYC is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 229 SYC?
The MOT on 229 SYC is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 229 SYC done?
229 SYC was recorded at 115,631 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 2,235 miles a year.
Has 229 SYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 229 SYC has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on 229 SYC 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 SYC find?
229 SYC passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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