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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1978 · 3,498 cc

291 CJAMOT history

291 CJA is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Jan 1978. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2024 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 122,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2024
Mileage
122,173 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2023
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
291 CJA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1978
First used
1 Jan 1978
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

291 CJA was last recorded at 122,173 miles on 12 Sept 2023, 6,583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,590 miles · 14 May 2018
Between the last two tests
6,583 miles
Average per year
641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 122,173 miles
  • 2018 – 115,590 miles
  • 2017 – 115,572 miles
  • 2015 – 115,372 miles
  • 2013 – 115,279 miles
  • 2010 – 115,176 miles
  • 2009 – 115,129 miles
  • 2008 – 114,869 miles
  • 2007 – 112,007 miles
  • 2006 – 111,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,173 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,173 miles (+6,583)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    122,173 miles
    Test number
    389743128618
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass115,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    115,590 miles
    Test number
    328672748100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail115,590 miles (+18)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,590 miles
    Test number
    563628555797
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  4. Pass115,572 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    115,572 miles
    Test number
    698230249999
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has corrosion on underside which cannot be seen

  5. Fail115,572 miles (+200)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,572 miles
    Test number
    172671331407
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mounting point (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded holed (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car as had some repairs and as been painted poss body filler as been used in places genaral corroision all over underside

  6. Pass115,372 miles (+93)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    115,372 miles
    Test number
    705362265310
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

  7. Pass115,279 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    115,279 miles
    Test number
    718983263144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,176 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    115,176 miles
    Test number
    514469280131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,129 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    115,129 miles
    Test number
    291372189459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,869 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    114,869 miles
    Test number
    311074588104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail114,867 miles (+2,860)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,867 miles
    Test number
    750933988156
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass112,007 miles (+880)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    112,007 miles
    Test number
    961638577143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass111,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    111,127 miles
    Test number
    841024076158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 291 CJA

What vehicle is registration 291 CJA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 291 CJA on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Jan 1978. 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 291 CJA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 291 CJA expired on 11 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 291 CJA?
The MOT on 291 CJA expired on 11 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 291 CJA done?
291 CJA was recorded at 122,173 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2023, an average of 641 miles a year.
Has 291 CJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 291 CJA has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2018.
Has the mileage on 291 CJA 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 291 CJA find?
291 CJA passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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