Mercedes-Benz SL
Blue · Petrol · 1989 · 2,962 cc
785 RAFMOT history
785 RAF is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 21 Aug 1989. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 99,736 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 May 2027
- Mileage
- 99,736 mi
- At MOT on 20 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 745 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 785 RAF
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,962 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1989
- First used
- 21 Aug 1989
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
785 RAF was last recorded at 99,736 miles on 20 May 2026, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 May 2015: 75,752 miles, lower than 95,681 miles on 12 Dec 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 99,700 miles · 29 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 36 miles
- Average per year
- 745 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 99,736 miles
- 2025 – 99,700 miles
- 2024 – 99,641 miles
- 2023 – 99,557 miles
- 2022 – 99,377 miles
- 2021 – 99,318 miles
- 2020 – 98,766 miles
- 2019 – 97,326 miles
- 2018 – 97,113 miles
- 2017 – 96,909 miles
- 2016 – 96,629 miles
- 2015 – 96,421 miles
- 2013 – 95,681 miles
- 2011 – 95,598 miles
- 2010 – 93,639 miles
- 2009 – 92,247 miles
- 2008 – 90,078 miles
- 2007 – 87,599 miles
- 2006 – 84,968 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,736 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
26 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,736 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2027
- Odometer
- 99,736 miles
- Test number
- 893528484843
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,700 miles (+59)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2026
- Odometer
- 99,700 miles
- Test number
- 783778914516
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,641 miles (+84)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2025
- Odometer
- 99,641 miles
- Test number
- 312670464760
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,557 miles (+180)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2024
- Odometer
- 99,557 miles
- Test number
- 883971750750
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,377 miles (+59)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 99,377 miles
- Test number
- 920225891183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,318 miles (+552)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 99,318 miles
- Test number
- 467171153522
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,766 miles (+1,440)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 98,766 miles
- Test number
- 297148093575
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,326 miles (+213)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 97,326 miles
- Test number
- 429868964677
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,113 miles (+204)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 97,113 miles
- Test number
- 423882719910
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,909 miles (+45)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 96,909 miles
- Test number
- 511518717956
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Fail96,864 miles (+235)1 dangerous12 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,864 miles
- Test number
- 530131377868
- DangerousOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Mechanical brake component locking device insecure rear caliper (3.5.1l)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Mechanical brake component locking device insecure rear caliper (3.5.1l)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wiper arms parking in swept area (8.3.1e)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bush's (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront sub frame corroded
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryFront chassis corroded
- AdvisoryWipers not tested due to lack of fluid
Pass96,629 miles (+208)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 96,629 miles
- Test number
- 761361508704
- AdvisoryNearside washer jet sightly blocked
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass96,421 miles (+51)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 96,421 miles
- Test number
- 593884904110
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryREAR SUSPENSION CORRODED
Fail96,370 miles (+611)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,370 miles
- Test number
- 401391514017
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryREAR SUSPENSION CORRODED
Pass95,759 miles (+20,007)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2016
- Odometer
- 95,759 miles
- Test number
- 107158735120
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFuel pipes corroded
Fail75,752 miles (-19,929)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,752 miles
- Test number
- 867641035149
- FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFuel pipes corroded
Pass95,681 miles (+48)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 95,681 miles
- Test number
- 359006643367
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Fail95,633 miles (+35)5 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,633 miles
- Test number
- 365747413394
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteVarious fuel pipes corroded
Fail95,598 miles (+1,959)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,598 miles
- Test number
- 718750861038
- DangerousFuel pipe/s corroded
- FailureBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- NoteO/S handbrake cable deteriorated
Pass93,639 miles (+1,392)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2011
- Odometer
- 93,639 miles
- Test number
- 221348310404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,247 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2010
- Odometer
- 92,247 miles
- Test number
- 731110629132
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- NoteFuel pipes corroded
- NoteRear brake back plates corroded
Fail92,244 miles (+2,166)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,244 miles
- Test number
- 173110829125
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- NoteFuel pipes corroded
- NoteRear brake back plates corroded
Pass90,078 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2009
- Odometer
- 90,078 miles
- Test number
- 501643138162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,078 miles (+2,479)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,078 miles
- Test number
- 201300238492
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass87,599 miles (+2,631)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2008
- Odometer
- 87,599 miles
- Test number
- 860916237190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,968 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 84,968 miles
- Test number
- 881931906249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 785 RAF
- What vehicle is registration 785 RAF currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 785 RAF on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 21 Aug 1989. 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 785 RAF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 785 RAF is valid until 19 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 785 RAF?
- The MOT on 785 RAF is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 785 RAF done?
- 785 RAF was recorded at 99,736 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 745 miles a year.
- Has 785 RAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 785 RAF has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2017.
- Has the mileage on 785 RAF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on 785 RAF find?
- 785 RAF passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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