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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1988 · 4,973 cc

29 BPCMOT history

29 BPC is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Dec 1988. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 112,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
112,523 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
341 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
29 BPC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
30 Dec 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

29 BPC was last recorded at 112,523 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jun 2008: 10,677 miles, lower than 106,549 miles on 20 Jun 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
112,401 miles · 10 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
122 miles
Average per year
341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,523 miles
  • 2023 – 112,401 miles
  • 2022 – 112,380 miles
  • 2021 – 112,360 miles
  • 2020 – 112,356 miles
  • 2019 – 112,270 miles
  • 2018 – 111,985 miles
  • 2017 – 111,773 miles
  • 2016 – 111,226 miles
  • 2015 – 110,397 miles
  • 2014 – 109,533 miles
  • 2013 – 108,901 miles
  • 2012 – 108,537 miles
  • 2011 – 108,279 miles
  • 2010 – 108,034 miles
  • 2009 – 107,343 miles
  • 2008 – 10,677 miles
  • 2007 – 106,549 miles
  • 2006 – 105,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,523 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.

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,523 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    112,523 miles
    Test number
    711772740893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,401 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    112,401 miles
    Test number
    749890322653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass112,380 miles (+20)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    112,380 miles
    Test number
    139770629996
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass112,360 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    112,360 miles
    Test number
    845054821614
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass112,356 miles (+86)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    112,356 miles
    Test number
    911792700228
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass112,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    112,270 miles
    Test number
    359400943335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail112,266 miles (+281)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,266 miles
    Test number
    602507099064
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  8. Pass111,985 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    111,985 miles
    Test number
    506708384182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    111,773 miles
    Test number
    687979928049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail111,773 miles (+547)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,773 miles
    Test number
    921207344196
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

  11. Pass111,226 miles (+829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    111,226 miles
    Test number
    423118816486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass110,397 miles (+864)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    110,397 miles
    Test number
    866557565186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,533 miles (+632)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    109,533 miles
    Test number
    838938864166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,901 miles (+364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    108,901 miles
    Test number
    299997993408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass108,537 miles (+258)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    108,537 miles
    Test number
    956703392158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear brake application slightly uneven

  16. Pass108,279 miles (+245)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    108,279 miles
    Test number
    179527381182
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear brake application slightly uneven

  17. Pass108,034 miles (+691)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    108,034 miles
    Test number
    811476780118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear brakes slightly imbalanced

  18. Pass107,343 miles (+96,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    107,343 miles
    Test number
    341471299169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass10,677 miles (-95,872)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    10,677 miles
    Test number
    592970978181
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass106,549 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    106,549 miles
    Test number
    861451177127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail106,544 miles (+716)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,544 miles
    Test number
    263116357198
    • FailureCentre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass105,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    105,828 miles
    Test number
    221652556103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 29 BPC

What vehicle is registration 29 BPC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 29 BPC on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Dec 1988. 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 29 BPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 29 BPC is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 29 BPC?
The MOT on 29 BPC is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 29 BPC done?
29 BPC was recorded at 112,523 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 341 miles a year.
Has 29 BPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 29 BPC has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on 29 BPC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jun 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 29 BPC find?
29 BPC passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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