Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver · Petrol · 1985 · 2,746 cc
646 JOEMOT history
646 JOE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 24 Apr 1985. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 70,142 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 70,142 mi
- At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 876 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 646 JOE
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,746 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1985
- First used
- 24 Apr 1985
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
646 JOE was last recorded at 70,142 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 505 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 69,637 miles · 3 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 505 miles
- Average per year
- 876 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 70,142 miles
- 2025 – 69,637 miles
- 2024 – 68,907 miles
- 2023 – 68,427 miles
- 2022 – 67,890 miles
- 2021 – 67,291 miles
- 2020 – 66,566 miles
- 2019 – 66,286 miles
- 2018 – 64,291 miles
- 2017 – 63,444 miles
- 2015 – 61,966 miles
- 2014 – 61,320 miles
- 2013 – 59,885 miles
- 2012 – 58,792 miles
- 2011 – 57,963 miles
- 2010 – 56,970 miles
- 2009 – 56,197 miles
- 2008 – 54,854 miles
- 2007 – 53,811 miles
- 2006 – 52,457 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass70,142 miles
- MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chalked
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Headlamp aim too high
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass70,142 miles (+505)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 70,142 miles
- Test number
- 892772579666
- MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass69,637 miles (+36)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 69,637 miles
- Test number
- 525916622604
- MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail69,601 miles (+60)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,601 miles
- Test number
- 962895010147
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail69,541 miles (+634)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,541 miles
- Test number
- 127747018265
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass68,907 miles (+480)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 68,907 miles
- Test number
- 272464090189
- MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose Interior (3.3 (b) (i))
Pass68,427 miles (+537)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 68,427 miles
- Test number
- 782645668307
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass67,890 miles (+599)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 67,890 miles
- Test number
- 319143036334
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive patches around engine and rear dif casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass67,291 miles (+725)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 67,291 miles
- Test number
- 910697952048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,566 miles (+280)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 66,566 miles
- Test number
- 520217628814
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,286 miles (+1,995)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 66,286 miles
- Test number
- 814718630671
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil patches around engine & gearbox
Pass64,291 miles (+847)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 64,291 miles
- Test number
- 590422838319
- AdvisoryOil patches around engine & gearbox
Pass63,444 miles (+1,478)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 63,444 miles
- Test number
- 438355486260
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass61,966 miles (+646)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 61,966 miles
- Test number
- 494629994169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,320 miles (+1,435)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 61,320 miles
- Test number
- 707401624324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,885 miles (+1,093)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 59,885 miles
- Test number
- 305681993226
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteDriver's seat adjustment stiff in operation.
- NoteSlight oil leak at back of engine / gearbox.
Pass58,792 miles (+29)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 58,792 miles
- Test number
- 477723012494
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteFront subframe bushes perished
Fail58,763 miles (+800)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,763 miles
- Test number
- 488991012420
- FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteFront subframe bushes perished
Pass57,963 miles (+993)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 57,963 miles
- Test number
- 547908611373
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass56,970 miles (+773)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 56,970 miles
- Test number
- 151579510365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,197 miles (+1,343)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 56,197 miles
- Test number
- 373081309314
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass54,854 miles (+1,043)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 54,854 miles
- Test number
- 322089718196
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- NoteSlight exhaust blow from downpipe joint
Pass53,811 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 53,811 miles
- Test number
- 983368787094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,811 miles (+1,354)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,811 miles
- Test number
- 180708487450
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass52,457 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 52,457 miles
- Test number
- 931124196068
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Questions about 646 JOE
- What vehicle is registration 646 JOE currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 646 JOE on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 24 Apr 1985. 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 646 JOE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 646 JOE is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 646 JOE?
- The MOT on 646 JOE is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 646 JOE done?
- 646 JOE was recorded at 70,142 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 876 miles a year.
- Has 646 JOE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 646 JOE has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on 646 JOE 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 646 JOE find?
- 646 JOE passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: central obligatory mirror slightly loose; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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