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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red and Red · Petrol · 1983 · 4,973 cc

609 BOTMOT history

609 BOT is a red and red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Aug 1983. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 121,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2024
Mileage
121,015 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,666 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
609 BOT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red and Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1983
First used
1 Aug 1983
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

609 BOT was last recorded at 121,015 miles on 29 Sept 2023, 107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,908 miles · 28 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
107 miles
Average per year
1,666 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 121,015 miles
  • 2022 – 120,908 miles
  • 2021 – 120,761 miles
  • 2020 – 120,640 miles
  • 2019 – 120,493 miles
  • 2018 – 120,248 miles
  • 2017 – 119,805 miles
  • 2016 – 116,359 miles
  • 2015 – 114,430 miles
  • 2014 – 111,836 miles
  • 2013 – 106,688 miles
  • 2012 – 104,417 miles
  • 2011 – 99,340 miles
  • 2010 – 95,666 miles
  • 2009 – 93,293 miles
  • 2008 – 93,184 miles
  • 2007 – 92,808 miles
  • 2006 – 92,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,015 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Exhaust slight blow at back box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front subframe bushes slight movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Boot floor corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,015 miles (+107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    121,015 miles
    Test number
    286150415475
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))

  2. Pass120,908 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    120,908 miles
    Test number
    704947467206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass120,761 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    120,761 miles
    Test number
    532234547315
    • AdvisoryExhaust slight blow at back box
    • AdvisoryFront subframe bushes slight movement

  4. Fail120,759 miles (+119)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,759 miles
    Test number
    563079756767
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slight blow at back box
    • AdvisoryFront subframe bushes slight movement

  5. Pass120,640 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    120,640 miles
    Test number
    437765645106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,493 miles (+245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    120,493 miles
    Test number
    325795225196
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel slight bind

  7. Pass120,248 miles (+443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    120,248 miles
    Test number
    950065236716
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing corroded

  8. Pass119,805 miles (+3,446)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    119,805 miles
    Test number
    803759763404
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear boot floor corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass116,359 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    116,359 miles
    Test number
    866543489047
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoot floor corroded

  10. Fail116,358 miles (+1,928)12 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,358 miles
    Test number
    410086864825
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking pipes around filter and pump and breather split (7.2.3)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) not working 2x (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoot floor corroded

  11. Pass114,430 miles (+2,594)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    114,430 miles
    Test number
    538307075080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,836 miles (+5,148)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    111,836 miles
    Test number
    799830804149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass106,688 miles (+2,271)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    106,688 miles
    Test number
    245068073085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass104,417 miles (+5,077)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    104,417 miles
    Test number
    557356272035
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass99,340 miles (+11)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    99,340 miles
    Test number
    519825571030
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail99,329 miles (+3,663)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,329 miles
    Test number
    536107161013
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass95,666 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    95,666 miles
    Test number
    602104670040
    • NoteSlight oil leak from power steering box

  18. Fail95,666 miles (+2,373)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,666 miles
    Test number
    800894370050
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from power steering box

  19. Pass93,293 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    93,293 miles
    Test number
    562955779023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass93,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    93,184 miles
    Test number
    261762998107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail93,184 miles (+376)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,184 miles
    Test number
    511601698177
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass92,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    92,808 miles
    Test number
    544684037230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail92,808 miles (+25)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,808 miles
    Test number
    961202237273
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Fail92,783 miles (+243)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,783 miles
    Test number
    391739647104
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  25. Pass92,540 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    92,540 miles
    Test number
    772087936289
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 609 BOT

What vehicle is registration 609 BOT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 609 BOT on a red and red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Aug 1983. 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 609 BOT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 609 BOT expired on 28 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 609 BOT?
The MOT on 609 BOT expired on 28 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 609 BOT done?
609 BOT was recorded at 121,015 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2023, an average of 1,666 miles a year.
Has 609 BOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 609 BOT has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on 609 BOT 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 609 BOT find?
609 BOT passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2023 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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