Mercedes-Benz SL
Blue and Blue · Petrol · 1983 · 3,839 cc
25 TCVMOT history
25 TCV is a blue and blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 25 May 1983. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 39,601 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 May 2027
- Mileage
- 39,601 mi
- At MOT on 13 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 81 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 25 TCV
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Blue and Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,839 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1983
- First used
- 25 May 1983
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
25 TCV was last recorded at 39,601 miles on 13 May 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 39,593 miles · 12 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 81 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 39,601 miles
- 2025 – 39,593 miles
- 2024 – 39,589 miles
- 2023 – 39,585 miles
- 2022 – 39,579 miles
- 2021 – 39,575 miles
- 2020 – 39,569 miles
- 2019 – 39,560 miles
- 2018 – 39,553 miles
- 2017 – 39,542 miles
- 2016 – 39,497 miles
- 2015 – 39,438 miles
- 2013 – 39,313 miles
- 2012 – 39,235 miles
- 2011 – 39,193 miles
- 2010 – 39,147 miles
- 2009 – 39,083 miles
- 2008 – 38,333 miles
- 2007 – 38,153 miles
- 2006 – 37,990 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass39,601 miles
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion under abs unit
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 Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
26 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass39,601 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2027
- Odometer
- 39,601 miles
- Test number
- 655076324198
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion under abs unit
Pass39,593 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2026
- Odometer
- 39,593 miles
- Test number
- 972343815178
- AdvisoryNearside Front steering idler has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front light surface rust under abs pump
Pass39,589 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2025
- Odometer
- 39,589 miles
- Test number
- 776341451493
- AdvisoryOffside Front chassis under abs pump showing corrosion
Pass39,585 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2024
- Odometer
- 39,585 miles
- Test number
- 904317445094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,579 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2023
- Odometer
- 39,579 miles
- Test number
- 339094612483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,575 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 39,575 miles
- Test number
- 545862027225
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside nearside brake pipes above subframe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front chassis leg showing signs of corrosion
- AdvisorySteering box slightly leaking
Pass39,569 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 39,569 miles
- Test number
- 705995198814
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,560 miles (+7)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 39,560 miles
- Test number
- 692093061703
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass39,553 miles (+11)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 39,553 miles
- Test number
- 269514846467
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass39,542 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 39,542 miles
- Test number
- 106251027026
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Fail39,541 miles (+44)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,541 miles
- Test number
- 621257450400
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases just after centre silencer (7.1.2)
- FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass39,497 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 39,497 miles
- Test number
- 123560518258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,497 miles (+59)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,497 miles
- Test number
- 588962156633
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Pass39,438 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 39,438 miles
- Test number
- 838438065195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,438 miles (+125)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,438 miles
- Test number
- 108423555159
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass39,313 miles (+78)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2014
- Odometer
- 39,313 miles
- Test number
- 577922823193
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass39,235 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2013
- Odometer
- 39,235 miles
- Test number
- 465599222114
- AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail39,235 miles (+42)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,235 miles
- Test number
- 277014922181
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass39,193 miles (+46)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2012
- Odometer
- 39,193 miles
- Test number
- 966397711115
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Pass39,147 miles (+64)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2011
- Odometer
- 39,147 miles
- Test number
- 280000030405
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSlight oil leak steering box
Pass39,083 miles (+750)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 39,083 miles
- Test number
- 480419519164
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Pass38,333 miles (+1)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 38,333 miles
- Test number
- 571436638193
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteCorrosion to nearside and offside front inner wings
Fail38,332 miles (+179)7 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,332 miles
- Test number
- 270317428176
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass38,153 miles (+163)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 38,153 miles
- Test number
- 954448427182
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NotePower steering box weeping
Pass37,990 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 37,990 miles
- Test number
- 954275836142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,990 miles2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,990 miles
- Test number
- 804415136147
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureSteering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Questions about 25 TCV
- What vehicle is registration 25 TCV currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 25 TCV on a blue and blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 25 May 1983. 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 25 TCV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 25 TCV is valid until 12 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 25 TCV?
- The MOT on 25 TCV is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 25 TCV done?
- 25 TCV was recorded at 39,601 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 81 miles a year.
- Has 25 TCV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 25 TCV has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2017.
- Has the mileage on 25 TCV 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 25 TCV find?
- 25 TCV passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 2 advisories: steering box has seepage; corrosion under abs unit.
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