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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 3,199 cc

688 JOEMOT history

688 JOE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 21 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 125,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
125,891 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
688 JOE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
21 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

688 JOE was last recorded at 125,891 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,890 miles · 5 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,891 miles
  • 2025 – 123,987 miles
  • 2024 – 123,184 miles
  • 2023 – 122,737 miles
  • 2022 – 120,898 miles
  • 2021 – 119,281 miles
  • 2020 – 114,533 miles
  • 2019 – 111,702 miles
  • 2018 – 104,144 miles
  • 2017 – 100,987 miles
  • 2016 – 97,139 miles
  • 2015 – 95,792 miles
  • 2014 – 94,394 miles
  • 2013 – 92,385 miles
  • 2012 – 88,607 miles
  • 2010 – 84,155 miles
  • 2009 – 79,229 miles
  • 2008 – 71,786 miles
  • 2007 – 64,688 miles
  • 2006 – 58,176 miles
  • 2005 – 52,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,891 miles
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,891 miles (+1)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    125,891 miles
    Test number
    191450206743
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail125,890 miles (+1,903)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,890 miles
    Test number
    965728894330
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass123,987 miles (+803)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    123,987 miles
    Test number
    211541718178
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass123,184 miles (+447)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    123,184 miles
    Test number
    738039710738
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass122,737 miles (+1,839)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    122,737 miles
    Test number
    836329789090
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass120,898 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    120,898 miles
    Test number
    888343297352
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  7. Fail120,898 miles (+1,617)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,898 miles
    Test number
    349459531524
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  8. Pass119,281 miles (+4,748)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    119,281 miles
    Test number
    650293910506
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorroded underneth

  9. Pass114,533 miles (+2,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    114,533 miles
    Test number
    230168590345
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front support bracket broken/missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass111,702 miles (+7,558)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    111,702 miles
    Test number
    212880667178
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass104,144 miles (+3,157)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    104,144 miles
    Test number
    638963990489
    • AdvisoryFront suspension bushes/rubbers slightly age perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes/rubbers slightly age perishing
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in general exhaust system
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  12. Pass100,987 miles (+3,848)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    100,987 miles
    Test number
    189491139241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass97,139 miles (+1,347)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    97,139 miles
    Test number
    994992950859
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySome play in steering idler arm bushes

  14. Pass95,792 miles (+1,398)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    95,792 miles
    Test number
    398788005060
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe 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)
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket rusted badly but exhaust still surcurely mounted to car

  15. Pass94,394 miles (+2,009)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    94,394 miles
    Test number
    218261214070
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe 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)

  16. Pass92,385 miles (+3,778)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    92,385 miles
    Test number
    829809433022
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight oil misting from steering damper

  17. Pass88,607 miles (+4,452)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    88,607 miles
    Test number
    788215502071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteFront pipe support bracket broken
    • NoteSmall oil leak from engine

  18. Pass84,155 miles (+4,926)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    84,155 miles
    Test number
    551241920311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteGearbox exhaust mounting weld starting to break/split
    • NoteSlight leak from steering damper

  19. Pass79,229 miles (+7,443)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    79,229 miles
    Test number
    980234219327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front steering arm has slight play

  20. Pass71,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    71,786 miles
    Test number
    472518308462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,786 miles (+7,098)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,786 miles
    Test number
    730688508377
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass64,688 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    64,688 miles
    Test number
    354852587274
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn down to about 3.0mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

  23. Fail64,688 miles (+6,512)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,688 miles
    Test number
    783352187293
    • FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn down to about 3.0mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

  24. Pass58,176 miles (+5,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    58,176 miles
    Test number
    644510176275
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass52,656 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    52,656 miles
    Test number
    423629275208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about 688 JOE

What vehicle is registration 688 JOE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 688 JOE on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 21 Jan 1998. 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 688 JOE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 688 JOE is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 688 JOE?
The MOT on 688 JOE is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 688 JOE done?
688 JOE was recorded at 125,891 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 3,525 miles a year.
Has 688 JOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 688 JOE has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on 688 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 688 JOE find?
688 JOE passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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