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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1980 · 4,500 cc

65 ANMOT history

65 AN is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 8 Feb 1980. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2024 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 113,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2024
Mileage
113,497 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2023
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
65 AN
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1980
First used
8 Feb 1980
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2024
Latest MOT test
19 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

65 AN was last recorded at 113,497 miles on 19 May 2023, 419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jul 2013: 101,997 miles, lower than 107,864 miles on 19 Jun 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
113,078 miles · 1 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
419 miles
Average per year
726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 113,497 miles
  • 2021 – 113,078 miles
  • 2020 – 112,437 miles
  • 2019 – 112,013 miles
  • 2018 – 110,837 miles
  • 2017 – 110,249 miles
  • 2015 – 108,972 miles
  • 2013 – 108,003 miles
  • 2012 – 107,864 miles
  • 2010 – 107,640 miles
  • 2009 – 104,997 miles
  • 2008 – 103,739 miles
  • 2007 – 102,458 miles
  • 2005 – 100,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,497 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2005–2013

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front on the manifold.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,497 miles (+419)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    113,497 miles
    Test number
    956058457810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,078 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    113,078 miles
    Test number
    774601628214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail113,054 miles (+617)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,054 miles
    Test number
    175184183307
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill/nearside rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly chafed both sides where they pass through metal loop- rubber missing from metal loop (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  4. Pass112,437 miles (+424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    112,437 miles
    Test number
    996100329825
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on or around the manifold area. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass112,013 miles (+1,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    112,013 miles
    Test number
    141917095928
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On manifold (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass110,837 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    110,837 miles
    Test number
    253495231660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,249 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    110,249 miles
    Test number
    765640037909
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front on the manifold. (7.1.2)

  8. Fail110,249 miles (+1,277)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,249 miles
    Test number
    435297183927
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail X 2 Areas.as marked (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front on the manifold. (7.1.2)

  9. Pass108,972 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    108,972 miles
    Test number
    909614685109
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail108,972 miles (+969)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,972 miles
    Test number
    846074785117
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass108,003 miles (+6,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    108,003 miles
    Test number
    136970493114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  12. Fail101,997 miles (-5,867)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,997 miles
    Test number
    806369483102
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  13. Pass107,864 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    107,864 miles
    Test number
    246031072403
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  14. FailMileage not read4 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    999307162127
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteVehicle in need of a full brake service.

  15. Pass107,640 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    107,640 miles
    Test number
    883978850271
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail107,637 miles (+2,640)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,637 miles
    Test number
    402626350246
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass104,997 miles (+441)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    104,997 miles
    Test number
    694075259104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail104,556 miles (+817)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,556 miles
    Test number
    812348209160
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass103,739 miles (+5)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    103,739 miles
    Test number
    442750158077
    • NoteFront brakes pull slightly to right
    • NoteOs front seat belt mouldy and starting to fray

  20. Fail103,734 miles (+1,276)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,734 miles
    Test number
    132754548441
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront brakes pull slightly to right
    • NoteOs front seat belt mouldy and starting to fray

  21. Pass102,458 miles (+1,876)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    102,458 miles
    Test number
    103387157412
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  22. Fail100,582 miles6 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,582 miles
    Test number
    122196615225
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFerrules on l/h/f b rake hose starting to corrode
    • NoteL/h/f sill panel holed but not in prescribed area

Questions about 65 AN

What vehicle is registration 65 AN currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 65 AN on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 8 Feb 1980. 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 65 AN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 65 AN expired on 18 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 65 AN?
The MOT on 65 AN expired on 18 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 65 AN done?
65 AN was recorded at 113,497 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2023, an average of 726 miles a year.
Has 65 AN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 65 AN has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on 65 AN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 65 AN find?
65 AN passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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