Mercedes-Benz SL
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 4,973 cc
45 JHWMOT history
45 JHW is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 26 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 70,961 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 70,961 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,240 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 45 JHW
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,973 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 26 Jul 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
45 JHW was last recorded at 70,961 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 70,603 miles · 15 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 358 miles
- Average per year
- 2,240 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 70,961 miles
- 2025 – 70,603 miles
- 2024 – 70,579 miles
- 2023 – 70,464 miles
- 2022 – 70,393 miles
- 2021 – 70,244 miles
- 2020 – 69,427 miles
- 2019 – 69,228 miles
- 2018 – 69,192 miles
- 2017 – 68,852 miles
- 2016 – 68,412 miles
- 2015 – 67,995 miles
- 2014 – 66,683 miles
- 2013 – 62,519 miles
- 2012 – 56,139 miles
- 2010 – 48,950 miles
- 2009 – 39,753 miles
- 2008 – 31,532 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass70,961 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm inner bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm inner bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 17 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass70,961 miles (+358)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 70,961 miles
- Test number
- 779426282621
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass70,603 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 70,603 miles
- Test number
- 589917298952
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail70,602 miles (+23)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,602 miles
- Test number
- 512590837891
- MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail70,579 miles (+115)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,579 miles
- Test number
- 381755313844
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak suspension leak, high pressure line (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBattery very poor
Pass70,464 miles (+71)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 70,464 miles
- Test number
- 951007274106
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryBrake wear warning light on on dash brake pads all ok
Pass70,393 miles (+149)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 70,393 miles
- Test number
- 321499949880
- 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))
Pass70,244 miles (+817)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 70,244 miles
- Test number
- 772155035492
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damper leaking fluid (5.3.2 (b))
Pass69,427 miles (+199)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 69,427 miles
- Test number
- 631042090162
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass69,228 miles (+36)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 69,228 miles
- Test number
- 423163775907
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Door Mirror Glass Deteriorated
Pass69,192 miles (+340)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 69,192 miles
- Test number
- 860390291105
- AdvisoryUnder Trays Fitted By Manufacturer Obscuring Some Hydraulic and Mechanical Components Upon Inspection
Pass68,852 miles (+440)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 68,852 miles
- Test number
- 832076886392
- AdvisoryLow battery warning light on dash
- AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted covering some components
Pass68,412 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 68,412 miles
- Test number
- 191712846010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,407 miles (+412)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,407 miles
- Test number
- 240318612753
- FailureBattery insecure in boot (1.9.1)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault fault on display on dash indicating fault with system (3.4.1c)
Pass67,995 miles (+1,312)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 67,995 miles
- Test number
- 317554635001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,683 miles (+4,164)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 66,683 miles
- Test number
- 139798524415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,519 miles (+84)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 62,519 miles
- Test number
- 706527633010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,435 miles (+6,296)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,435 miles
- Test number
- 795540633086
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass56,139 miles (+7,189)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 56,139 miles
- Test number
- 105903422020
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass48,950 miles (+9,197)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 48,950 miles
- Test number
- 183503040392
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass39,753 miles (+8,221)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 39,753 miles
- Test number
- 251629849363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,532 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 31,532 miles
- Test number
- 424782258408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 45 JHW
- What vehicle is registration 45 JHW currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 45 JHW on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 26 Jul 2004. 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 45 JHW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 45 JHW is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 45 JHW?
- The MOT on 45 JHW is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 45 JHW done?
- 45 JHW was recorded at 70,961 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 2,240 miles a year.
- Has 45 JHW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 45 JHW has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on 45 JHW 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 45 JHW find?
- 45 JHW passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.
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