Mercedes-Benz SL
Blue and Black · Petrol · 1986 · 3,000 cc
459 ETAMOT history
459 ETA is a blue and black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1986. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 64,138 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 64,138 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 194 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 459 ETA
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Blue and Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1986
- First used
- 31 Dec 1986
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
459 ETA was last recorded at 64,138 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 88 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 64,050 miles · 3 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 88 miles
- Average per year
- 194 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 64,138 miles
- 2025 – 64,050 miles
- 2024 – 63,986 miles
- 2022 – 63,838 miles
- 2021 – 63,707 miles
- 2017 – 63,567 miles
- 2016 – 63,394 miles
- 2015 – 63,305 miles
- 2014 – 63,212 miles
- 2013 – 63,072 miles
- 2012 – 62,860 miles
- 2011 – 62,751 miles
- 2010 – 62,601 miles
- 2009 – 60,943 miles
- 2008 – 60,644 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass64,138 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted rear surface (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted rear surface (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
20 tests since 26 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass64,138 miles (+88)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 64,138 miles
- Test number
- 383224250089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,050 miles (+64)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 64,050 miles
- Test number
- 415311181133
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass63,986 miles (+148)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 63,986 miles
- Test number
- 283412520698
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,838 miles (+131)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 63,838 miles
- Test number
- 709058421563
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,707 miles (+5)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 63,707 miles
- Test number
- 483320844493
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail63,702 miles (+135)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,702 miles
- Test number
- 659974595636
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass63,567 miles (+173)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 63,567 miles
- Test number
- 388092242680
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering box not excessive
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriated
Pass63,394 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 63,394 miles
- Test number
- 777093542796
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted rear surface (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted rear surface (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Fail63,394 miles (+89)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,394 miles
- Test number
- 144289443955
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted rear surface (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted rear surface (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass63,305 miles (+93)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 63,305 miles
- Test number
- 795414027605
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear silencer deteriated
- AdvisorySlight play in steering box
Pass63,212 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 63,212 miles
- Test number
- 135282534245
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCenter & rear exhaust mount rubbers perished
- NoteSlight engine oil leak
Fail63,212 miles (+140)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,212 miles
- Test number
- 115945724266
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCenter & rear exhaust mount rubbers perished
- NoteSlight engine oil leak
- NoteSlight freeplay detected in steering - suspect excessive end float in the defective steering damper to be the cause.
Pass63,072 miles (+61)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 63,072 miles
- Test number
- 146780793117
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail63,011 miles (+151)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,011 miles
- Test number
- 187617373157
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass62,860 miles (+109)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 62,860 miles
- Test number
- 206069522181
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteBoth front lower suspension swivels boots are split
- NoteRear exhaust silencer deteriated
Pass62,751 miles (+150)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 62,751 miles
- Test number
- 609013451153
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass62,601 miles (+79)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 62,601 miles
- Test number
- 303446180140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,522 miles (+1,579)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,522 miles
- Test number
- 143314770152
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureFront Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass60,943 miles (+299)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 60,943 miles
- Test number
- 550419789141
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass60,644 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 60,644 miles
- Test number
- 941068878146
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Questions about 459 ETA
- What vehicle is registration 459 ETA currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 459 ETA on a blue and black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1986. 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 459 ETA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 459 ETA is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 459 ETA?
- The MOT on 459 ETA is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 459 ETA done?
- 459 ETA was recorded at 64,138 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 194 miles a year.
- Has 459 ETA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 459 ETA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2021.
- Has the mileage on 459 ETA 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 459 ETA find?
- 459 ETA passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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