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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1989 · 2,962 cc

25SMOT history

25S is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 43,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
43,508 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
25S
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

25S was last recorded at 43,508 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 74 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,434 miles · 31 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
74 miles
Average per year
373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,508 miles
  • 2022 – 43,434 miles
  • 2021 – 43,331 miles
  • 2020 – 42,182 miles
  • 2019 – 41,107 miles
  • 2018 – 39,917 miles
  • 2017 – 39,082 miles
  • 2016 – 38,681 miles
  • 2015 – 38,193 miles
  • 2014 – 37,530 miles
  • 2013 – 37,299 miles
  • 2012 – 37,074 miles
  • 2011 – 37,053 miles
  • 2010 – 37,037 miles
  • 2009 – 37,013 miles
  • 2007 – 36,375 miles
  • 2006 – 36,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,508 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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,508 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    43,508 miles
    Test number
    320548687591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass43,434 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    43,434 miles
    Test number
    366305374263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass43,331 miles (+1,149)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    43,331 miles
    Test number
    208102390524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,182 miles (+1,075)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    42,182 miles
    Test number
    559216112626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,107 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,107 miles
    Test number
    164137313236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail41,105 miles (+1,188)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,105 miles
    Test number
    521695973557
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass39,917 miles (+835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    39,917 miles
    Test number
    377669543484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass39,082 miles (+401)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    39,082 miles
    Test number
    999401811798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,681 miles (+488)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    38,681 miles
    Test number
    403293072329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,193 miles (+663)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    38,193 miles
    Test number
    232594923502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail37,530 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,530 miles
    Test number
    166994074233
    • Repaired at testMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass37,530 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    37,530 miles
    Test number
    286654574296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail37,299 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,299 miles
    Test number
    505493923301
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  14. Pass37,299 miles (+225)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    37,299 miles
    Test number
    627443523387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,074 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    37,074 miles
    Test number
    279818282195
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth outer sills have slight corrosion

  16. Fail37,074 miles (+21)4 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,074 miles
    Test number
    328206982101
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth outer sills have slight corrosion

  17. Pass37,053 miles (+16)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    37,053 miles
    Test number
    259935361157
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteFront cross member has slight corrosion

  18. Fail37,037 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,037 miles
    Test number
    102159670142
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside door step slightly corroded

  19. Pass37,037 miles (+24)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,037 miles
    Test number
    620879570110
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside door step slightly corroded

  20. Pass37,013 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    37,013 miles
    Test number
    284296069132
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  21. Fail37,013 miles (+638)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,013 miles
    Test number
    323901469119
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  22. Fail36,375 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,375 miles
    Test number
    191696077134
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass36,375 miles (+251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    36,375 miles
    Test number
    262446477491
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass36,124 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    36,124 miles
    Test number
    282167366146
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about 25S

What vehicle is registration 25S currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 25S on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 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 25S currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 25S is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 25S?
The MOT on 25S is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 25S done?
25S was recorded at 43,508 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 373 miles a year.
Has 25S ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 25S has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2019.
Has the mileage on 25S 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 25S find?
25S passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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