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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1991 · 2,960 cc

401 RWMOT history

401 RW is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 15 Aug 1991. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 18 MOT tests, with 54,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
54,210 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
18 passed · 0 failed
Per year
864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
401 RW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,960 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
15 Aug 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

401 RW was last recorded at 54,210 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
53,865 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
345 miles
Average per year
864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,210 miles
  • 2025 – 53,865 miles
  • 2024 – 53,758 miles
  • 2023 – 53,307 miles
  • 2022 – 53,019 miles
  • 2021 – 52,997 miles
  • 2017 – 52,736 miles
  • 2016 – 51,578 miles
  • 2015 – 49,895 miles
  • 2014 – 48,410 miles
  • 2013 – 45,800 miles
  • 2012 – 44,828 miles
  • 2011 – 44,051 miles
  • 2010 – 43,064 miles
  • 2009 – 42,131 miles
  • 2008 – 40,536 miles
  • 2007 – 38,677 miles
  • 2006 – 36,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,210 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,210 miles (+345)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    54,210 miles
    Test number
    821198262854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass53,865 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    53,865 miles
    Test number
    188741667691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass53,758 miles (+451)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    53,758 miles
    Test number
    490091101597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,307 miles (+288)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    53,307 miles
    Test number
    961907494186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,019 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    53,019 miles
    Test number
    864504811784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,997 miles (+261)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    52,997 miles
    Test number
    797163665767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass52,736 miles (+1,158)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    52,736 miles
    Test number
    208399449484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,578 miles (+1,683)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    51,578 miles
    Test number
    922627234971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,895 miles (+1,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,895 miles
    Test number
    183902384316
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs slightly corroded

  10. Pass48,410 miles (+2,610)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,410 miles
    Test number
    817064994251
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake pipes undersealed

  11. Pass45,800 miles (+972)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    45,800 miles
    Test number
    818687183211
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront and main brake pipes heavily greased

  12. Pass44,828 miles (+777)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    44,828 miles
    Test number
    385864682239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,051 miles (+987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    44,051 miles
    Test number
    428901901301
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass43,064 miles (+933)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    43,064 miles
    Test number
    834700500388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,131 miles (+1,595)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    42,131 miles
    Test number
    724118509218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,536 miles (+1,859)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    40,536 miles
    Test number
    564918508127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,677 miles (+2,188)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    38,677 miles
    Test number
    583952867090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,489 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    36,489 miles
    Test number
    110117626069
    • Note1. surface corrosion of rear brake pipes.

Questions about 401 RW

What vehicle is registration 401 RW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 401 RW on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 15 Aug 1991. 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 401 RW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 401 RW is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 401 RW?
The MOT on 401 RW is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 401 RW done?
401 RW was recorded at 54,210 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 864 miles a year.
Has 401 RW ever failed its MOT?
No. 401 RW has passed all 18 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on 401 RW 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 401 RW find?
401 RW passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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