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Mercedes-Benz SL

Gold · Petrol · 1985 · 3,839 cc

75 LHTMOT history

75 LHT is a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 31,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Apr 2026
Mileage
31,846 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
75 LHT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
31 Dec 1985
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

75 LHT was last recorded at 31,846 miles on 30 Apr 2025, 427 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
31,419 miles · 1 May 2024
Between the last two tests
427 miles
Average per year
701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 31,846 miles
  • 2024 – 31,419 miles
  • 2023 – 31,067 miles
  • 2022 – 30,772 miles
  • 2020 – 30,209 miles
  • 2018 – 29,232 miles
  • 2017 – 27,898 miles
  • 2016 – 26,747 miles
  • 2014 – 25,625 miles
  • 2013 – 25,070 miles
  • 2011 – 23,667 miles
  • 2010 – 22,217 miles
  • 2009 – 20,387 miles
  • 2007 – 19,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,846 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,846 miles (+427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    31,846 miles
    Test number
    365263627147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass31,419 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    31,419 miles
    Test number
    542197962777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass31,067 miles (+295)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    31,067 miles
    Test number
    690684323977
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill & inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not within 30cm of mounting components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage seepage from steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass30,772 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    30,772 miles
    Test number
    125706184662
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail30,772 miles (+563)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,772 miles
    Test number
    681172977523
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass30,209 miles (+977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    30,209 miles
    Test number
    322389745731
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil drip from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass29,232 miles (+1,334)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    29,232 miles
    Test number
    343010239160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass27,898 miles (+1,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    27,898 miles
    Test number
    489278685135
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWiper blades starting to split
  9. Pass26,747 miles (+1,122)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    26,747 miles
    Test number
    679824143512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,625 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    25,625 miles
    Test number
    297065624443
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront no plate slightly deteriorated
  11. Fail25,625 miles (+555)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,625 miles
    Test number
    279165624145
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront no plate slightly deteriorated
  12. Pass25,070 miles (+1,403)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    25,070 miles
    Test number
    838244583063
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBattery slightly insecure
    • NoteFront no plate slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNearside mirror glass faded
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
  13. Pass23,667 miles (+1,450)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    23,667 miles
    Test number
    967520551194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    22,217 miles
    Test number
    130678970438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail22,217 miles (+1,830)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,217 miles
    Test number
    542398770018
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass20,387 miles (+1,212)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    20,387 miles
    Test number
    371364189019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    19,175 miles
    Test number
    151124897424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 75 LHT

What vehicle is registration 75 LHT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 75 LHT on a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 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 75 LHT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 75 LHT expired on 30 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 75 LHT?
The MOT on 75 LHT expired on 30 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 75 LHT done?
75 LHT was recorded at 31,846 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2025, an average of 701 miles a year.
Has 75 LHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 75 LHT has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on 75 LHT 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 75 LHT find?
75 LHT passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear.

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