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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1984 · 2,746 cc

600 DRKMOT history

600 DRK is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Dec 1984. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 178,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
178,528 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
600 DRK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,746 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
30 Dec 1984
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

600 DRK was last recorded at 178,528 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 64 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,464 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
64 miles
Average per year
2,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,528 miles
  • 2025 – 178,464 miles
  • 2024 – 178,438 miles
  • 2023 – 178,326 miles
  • 2022 – 178,224 miles
  • 2021 – 178,198 miles
  • 2020 – 177,647 miles
  • 2019 – 177,625 miles
  • 2018 – 177,540 miles
  • 2017 – 177,467 miles
  • 2016 – 176,885 miles
  • 2015 – 173,303 miles
  • 2014 – 167,850 miles
  • 2013 – 164,273 miles
  • 2012 – 164,249 miles
  • 2011 – 161,340 miles
  • 2010 – 155,024 miles
  • 2009 – 151,629 miles
  • 2008 – 147,175 miles
  • 2007 – 142,779 miles
  • 2006 – 137,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,528 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront & rear suspension corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass178,528 miles (+64)18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    178,528 miles
    Test number
    512611932884
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle corroded

  2. Pass178,464 miles (+26)18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    178,464 miles
    Test number
    917738476723
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle corroded

  3. Pass178,438 miles (+88)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    178,438 miles
    Test number
    168195150422
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear suspension corroded

  4. Fail178,350 miles (+24)5 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,350 miles
    Test number
    344708539496
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear suspension corroded

  5. Pass178,326 miles (+40)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    178,326 miles
    Test number
    825461398376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail178,286 miles (+62)2 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,286 miles
    Test number
    889934625468
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass178,224 miles (+26)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    178,224 miles
    Test number
    121176579890
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f & n/s/f & o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass178,198 miles (+551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    178,198 miles
    Test number
    854462319932
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass177,647 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    177,647 miles
    Test number
    931802762910
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/r & n/s/r & o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r & o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r & o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r & n/s/r & o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f &n/s/f & o/s/r & n/s/r & corrosion to front & rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail177,646 miles (+21)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,646 miles
    Test number
    617199067185
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/r & n/s/r & o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r & o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r & o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r & n/s/r & o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f &n/s/f & o/s/r & n/s/r & corrosion to front & rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass177,625 miles (+85)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    177,625 miles
    Test number
    923359714625
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r & o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass177,540 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    177,540 miles
    Test number
    226362806977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass177,467 miles (+582)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    177,467 miles
    Test number
    718074221987
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r &n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f brake back plates

  14. Pass176,885 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    176,885 miles
    Test number
    278121454228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear spring mountings & front suspension
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s/r outer sill & both inner sills & rear fuel & brake pipes

  15. Fail176,876 miles (+3,573)8 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,876 miles
    Test number
    769369415376
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear coil spring mountings (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCorrorsion to o/s & n/s inner sills rear brake pipe & rear coil spring mountings

  16. Pass173,303 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    173,303 miles
    Test number
    958489705043
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteFront & rear suspension rusty
    • NoteRear floors rusty
    • NoteSlight play in steering

  17. Fail173,303 miles (+5,453)10 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,303 miles
    Test number
    855755405053
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteBoth sills & wheel arch rear rusty
    • NoteFront & rear suspension rusty
    • NoteRear floors rusty
    • NoteSlight play in steering

  18. Pass167,850 miles (+3,577)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    167,850 miles
    Test number
    675773704091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOffside vacume tank insecure

  19. Pass164,273 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    164,273 miles
    Test number
    345647813056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail164,267 miles (+18)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,267 miles
    Test number
    108104203016
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCorossion to nearside front sill area
    • NoteOffside front air tank under wing insecure
    • NotePetrol smell under vehicle

  21. Fail164,249 miles (+2,909)1 dangerous5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,249 miles
    Test number
    279793352328
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass161,340 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    161,340 miles
    Test number
    428234651492
    • NoteUnderbody & suspension components corroded !!!!

  23. Fail161,340 miles (+3,450)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,340 miles
    Test number
    848414951330
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteUnderbody & suspension components corroded !!!!

  24. Pass157,890 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    157,890 miles
    Test number
    906187211063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail157,886 miles (+2,862)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,886 miles
    Test number
    548981711080
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  26. Pass155,024 miles (+3,395)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    155,024 miles
    Test number
    424672420078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass151,629 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    151,629 miles
    Test number
    274420839049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail151,626 miles (+4,451)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,626 miles
    Test number
    110028229414
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  29. Pass147,175 miles (+4,396)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    147,175 miles
    Test number
    562278428013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass142,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    142,779 miles
    Test number
    580029227001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail142,779 miles (+5,279)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,779 miles
    Test number
    784999927060
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass137,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    137,500 miles
    Test number
    834027116024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail137,500 miles1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,500 miles
    Test number
    681447816070
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 600 DRK

What vehicle is registration 600 DRK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 600 DRK on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Dec 1984. 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 600 DRK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 600 DRK is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 600 DRK?
The MOT on 600 DRK is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 600 DRK done?
600 DRK was recorded at 178,528 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 2,026 miles a year.
Has 600 DRK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 600 DRK has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on 600 DRK 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 600 DRK find?
600 DRK passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 18 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 15 more.

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