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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 4,973 cc

759 GWAMOT history

759 GWA is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 15 Jan 1993. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 172,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 May 2027
Mileage
172,970 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
759 GWA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
15 Jan 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

759 GWA was last recorded at 172,970 miles on 14 May 2026, 981 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,989 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
981 miles
Average per year
3,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,970 miles
  • 2025 – 171,989 miles
  • 2024 – 170,721 miles
  • 2023 – 169,735 miles
  • 2022 – 168,268 miles
  • 2021 – 165,984 miles
  • 2019 – 164,337 miles
  • 2018 – 161,579 miles
  • 2017 – 159,408 miles
  • 2016 – 155,726 miles
  • 2015 – 151,450 miles
  • 2014 – 146,689 miles
  • 2013 – 143,086 miles
  • 2012 – 138,798 miles
  • 2011 – 134,216 miles
  • 2010 – 129,206 miles
  • 2009 – 125,414 miles
  • 2008 – 121,414 miles
  • 2007 – 117,234 miles
  • 2006 – 114,060 miles
  • 2005 – 109,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,970 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,970 miles (+981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2027
    Odometer
    172,970 miles
    Test number
    408590525972
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass171,989 miles (+1,268)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    171,989 miles
    Test number
    342805104768
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass170,721 miles (+986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    170,721 miles
    Test number
    804162269086
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass169,735 miles (+1,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    169,735 miles
    Test number
    895813012591
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass168,268 miles (+2,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    168,268 miles
    Test number
    151973901859
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass165,984 miles (+1,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    165,984 miles
    Test number
    219980896860
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass164,337 miles (+2,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    164,337 miles
    Test number
    927726019359
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  8. Pass161,579 miles (+2,171)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    161,579 miles
    Test number
    624376697084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass159,408 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    159,408 miles
    Test number
    636623318635
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail159,408 miles (+3,682)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,408 miles
    Test number
    999738653669
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass155,726 miles (+4,276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    155,726 miles
    Test number
    962305222474
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass151,450 miles (+177)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    151,450 miles
    Test number
    211987236474
    • AdvisoryFront Oil Leak
    • AdvisoryFront Tail pipe exhaust corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail151,273 miles (+4,584)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,273 miles
    Test number
    487399215714
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wiper blade not parking (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust mount broken
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  14. Pass146,689 miles (+94)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    146,689 miles
    Test number
    337130084483
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering box has slight oil leak .

  15. Fail146,595 miles (+3,509)6 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,595 miles
    Test number
    877340074235
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass143,086 miles (+4,288)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    143,086 miles
    Test number
    468640973209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteASR light on
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front shock absorber top mount deteriorated

  17. Pass138,798 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    138,798 miles
    Test number
    755387412334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteNearside front top shock absorber rubber mount deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front top shock absorber rubber mount deteriorated
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail138,798 miles (+4,582)3 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,798 miles
    Test number
    667080612367
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteNearside front top shock absorber rubber mount deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front top shock absorber rubber mount deteriorated
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail134,216 miles2 repaired3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,216 miles
    Test number
    357386401320
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front top shock absorber mount deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking
    • NoteOffside front top shock absorber mount deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  20. Pass134,216 miles (+5,010)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    134,216 miles
    Test number
    427076401340
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front top shock absorber mount deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking
    • NoteOffside front top shock absorber mount deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  21. Pass129,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    129,206 miles
    Test number
    401002910324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail129,206 miles (+3,792)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,206 miles
    Test number
    850142010393
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass125,414 miles (+4,000)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    125,414 miles
    Test number
    850093299276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass121,414 miles (+4,180)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    121,414 miles
    Test number
    233041398283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass117,234 miles (+3,174)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    117,234 miles
    Test number
    314336737290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass114,060 miles (+4,371)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    114,060 miles
    Test number
    303288146296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass109,689 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    109,689 miles
    Test number
    734818635241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 759 GWA

What vehicle is registration 759 GWA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 759 GWA on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 15 Jan 1993. 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 759 GWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 759 GWA is valid until 30 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 759 GWA?
The MOT on 759 GWA is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 759 GWA done?
759 GWA was recorded at 172,970 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 3,055 miles a year.
Has 759 GWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 759 GWA has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on 759 GWA 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 759 GWA find?
759 GWA passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; rear coil spring corroded both.

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