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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1989 · 3,000 cc

22 DEBMOT history

22 DEB is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 25 May 1989. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 89,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
89,519 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
22 DEB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
25 May 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

22 DEB was last recorded at 89,519 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,519 miles · 29 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,519 miles
  • 2025 – 89,498 miles
  • 2023 – 89,235 miles
  • 2022 – 89,217 miles
  • 2021 – 89,175 miles
  • 2019 – 89,162 miles
  • 2017 – 88,785 miles
  • 2015 – 87,699 miles
  • 2013 – 86,593 miles
  • 2012 – 86,130 miles
  • 2011 – 85,673 miles
  • 2008 – 85,620 miles
  • 2007 – 84,106 miles
  • 2006 – 83,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,519 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components front & rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both rear tyres perishing on side walls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Slight blow on exhaust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,519 miles2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    89,519 miles
    Test number
    373040842865
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail89,519 miles (+21)1 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,519 miles
    Test number
    924763691683
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass89,498 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    89,498 miles
    Test number
    339142871549
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  4. Fail89,498 miles (+263)3 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,498 miles
    Test number
    834212461313
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  5. Pass89,235 miles (+18)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    89,235 miles
    Test number
    402783377054
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass89,217 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    89,217 miles
    Test number
    975870145596
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Door step corroding solid at time of test
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play Steering idler slight free play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion to front and rear suspension components and chassis / solid at time of test

  7. Fail89,217 miles (+42)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,217 miles
    Test number
    337239805884
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Door step corroding solid at time of test
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play Steering idler slight free play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion to front and rear suspension components and chassis / solid at time of test

  8. Pass89,175 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    89,175 miles
    Test number
    664479668334
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion to chassis and suspension components front & rear

  9. Fail89,175 miles (+13)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,175 miles
    Test number
    752020364232
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion to chassis and suspension components front & rear

  10. Pass89,162 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    89,162 miles
    Test number
    887557664497
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing on side walls
    • AdvisorySlight blow on exhaust

  11. Fail89,162 miles (+377)3 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,162 miles
    Test number
    910597906833
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing on side walls
    • AdvisorySlight blow on exhaust

  12. Pass88,785 miles (+1,086)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    88,785 miles
    Test number
    241744542490
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing rusty under abs pump
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres sligfht perished
    • AdvisoryNearside front bulkhead corroded not within prescribed area
    • AdvisorySurface rust around both rear coil spring top mounts/chassis

  13. Fail87,699 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,699 miles
    Test number
    225887615183
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteExhaust manifold slight blow
    • NoteFuel pump pipes corroded
    • NoteWiper motor slow to operate

  14. Pass87,699 miles (+1,106)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,699 miles
    Test number
    605357015147
    • NoteExhaust manifold slight blow
    • NoteFuel pump pipes corroded
    • NoteWiper motor slow to operate

  15. Pass86,593 miles (+463)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    86,593 miles
    Test number
    139239963247
    • NoteFuel pipe from fuel filter corroded

  16. Pass86,130 miles (+457)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    86,130 miles
    Test number
    317213232213
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFuel pipes from pump surface rust

  17. Pass85,673 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    85,673 miles
    Test number
    286315291047
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteAll brake discs rusty - vehicle been stood
    • NoteOffside front crossmember corroded
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wall perished

  18. Fail85,673 miles (+53)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,673 miles
    Test number
    636220091076
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteAll brake discs rusty - vehicle been stood
    • NoteOffside front crossmember corroded
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wall perished

  19. Pass85,620 miles (+12)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    85,620 miles
    Test number
    210388038395
    • NoteFront guibo rubber joint on propshaft worn
    • NoteMinor play in nearside rear wheel bearing
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges
    • NoteSurface rust under offside inner wing & front panel

  20. Pass85,608 miles (+1,502)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    85,608 miles
    Test number
    560374948125
    • NoteSlight corrosion near front bumper mounts
    • NoteSlight perishing offside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight play in steering box

  21. Pass84,106 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    84,106 miles
    Test number
    331474807188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass83,949 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    83,949 miles
    Test number
    130964896107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHave full brake inspection
    • NoteSurface rust on front crossmember,inner wing bottom corners,sills rusty
    • NoteSurface rust on rear brake pipes, brake hose ferruls, fuel pipes

Questions about 22 DEB

What vehicle is registration 22 DEB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 22 DEB on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 25 May 1989. 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 22 DEB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 22 DEB is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 22 DEB?
The MOT on 22 DEB is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 22 DEB done?
22 DEB was recorded at 89,519 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 280 miles a year.
Has 22 DEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 22 DEB has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2026.
Has the mileage on 22 DEB 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 22 DEB find?
22 DEB passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 10 more.

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