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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

40 SRRMOT history

40 SRR is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 2 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 109,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
109,590 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
40 SRR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

40 SRR was last recorded at 109,590 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,074 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
516 miles
Average per year
2,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,590 miles
  • 2025 – 109,074 miles
  • 2023 – 107,449 miles
  • 2022 – 106,009 miles
  • 2021 – 105,167 miles
  • 2020 – 104,391 miles
  • 2019 – 103,445 miles
  • 2018 – 99,512 miles
  • 2017 – 92,144 miles
  • 2016 – 85,922 miles
  • 2015 – 83,540 miles
  • 2014 – 79,983 miles
  • 2013 – 77,708 miles
  • 2012 – 75,848 miles
  • 2011 – 73,216 miles
  • 2010 – 70,437 miles
  • 2009 – 66,664 miles
  • 2008 – 63,629 miles
  • 2007 – 60,553 miles
  • 2006 – 56,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,590 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,590 miles (+516)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    109,590 miles
    Test number
    602161126032
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Pass109,074 miles (+1,625)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    109,074 miles
    Test number
    547817241661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass107,449 miles (+15)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    107,449 miles
    Test number
    691319782183
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer skin corroded through
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail107,434 miles (+1,425)2 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,434 miles
    Test number
    245444432260
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer skin corroded through
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  5. Pass106,009 miles (+842)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    106,009 miles
    Test number
    545606224697
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust Box Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Lower Centre (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Pass105,167 miles (+776)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    105,167 miles
    Test number
    151687407458
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box primary skin corroded .
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass104,391 miles (+946)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    104,391 miles
    Test number
    536904856406
    • AdvisoryEngine Oil Leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryObligatory mirror slight damage Offside
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass103,445 miles (+3,933)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    103,445 miles
    Test number
    430775374235
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise head lamp washers inop ,pre 2009

  9. Pass99,512 miles (+7,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    99,512 miles
    Test number
    237694105591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass92,144 miles (+6,222)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    92,144 miles
    Test number
    802344807646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,922 miles (+2,382)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    85,922 miles
    Test number
    352829012367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,540 miles (+3,557)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    83,540 miles
    Test number
    196007990881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,983 miles (+2,275)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    79,983 miles
    Test number
    226573224290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWe advise it is replaced a.s.a.p

  14. Pass77,708 miles (+1,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    77,708 miles
    Test number
    289757523293
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass75,848 miles (+2,632)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    75,848 miles
    Test number
    496668022298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEps lamp on

  16. Pass73,216 miles (+2,779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    73,216 miles
    Test number
    475518821294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass70,437 miles (+3,773)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    70,437 miles
    Test number
    921302120271
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • NoteSlight corrosion on exhaust system
    • NoteSlight wear on front brake discs

  18. Pass66,664 miles (+3,035)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    66,664 miles
    Test number
    501785829283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,629 miles (+3,076)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    63,629 miles
    Test number
    402347828262
    • NotePossible problem with ABS system. Warning light followed correct sequence.

  20. Pass60,553 miles (+4,315)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    60,553 miles
    Test number
    753027227230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    56,238 miles
    Test number
    614759226299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 40 SRR

What vehicle is registration 40 SRR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 40 SRR on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 2 Jun 1999. 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 40 SRR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 40 SRR is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 40 SRR?
The MOT on 40 SRR is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 40 SRR done?
40 SRR was recorded at 109,590 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 2,682 miles a year.
Has 40 SRR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 40 SRR has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on 40 SRR 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 40 SRR find?
40 SRR passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear nail in tyre.

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