Mercedes-Benz SL
Black · Petrol · 1997 · 3,199 cc
88 ARCMOT history
88 ARC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 41,569 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 May 2027
- Mileage
- 41,569 mi
- At MOT on 18 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 19 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 614 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 88 ARC
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
88 ARC was last recorded at 41,569 miles on 18 May 2026, 179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 41,390 miles · 14 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 179 miles
- Average per year
- 614 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 41,569 miles
- 2025 – 41,390 miles
- 2024 – 41,115 miles
- 2023 – 39,913 miles
- 2022 – 39,491 miles
- 2021 – 39,097 miles
- 2020 – 38,332 miles
- 2017 – 37,976 miles
- 2016 – 37,785 miles
- 2015 – 37,141 miles
- 2014 – 36,335 miles
- 2013 – 35,799 miles
- 2012 – 34,928 miles
- 2011 – 34,287 miles
- 2010 – 33,385 miles
- 2009 – 31,994 miles
- 2008 – 31,334 miles
- 2007 – 30,626 miles
- 2006 – 29,612 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass41,569 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.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017
Emission system just met the requirements CO level at 1st fast idle was fail
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Engine bonnet insulator deteriorated/damage by rats
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Front tyre damage at outer sidewall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Slight oil leak /moist of oil at intake manifole
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
21 tests since 30 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass41,569 miles (+179)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2027
- Odometer
- 41,569 miles
- Test number
- 780360457404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,390 miles (+275)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2026
- Odometer
- 41,390 miles
- Test number
- 137101486702
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,115 miles (+1,202)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2025
- Odometer
- 41,115 miles
- Test number
- 521099141196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,913 miles (+422)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2024
- Odometer
- 39,913 miles
- Test number
- 468936860369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,491 miles (+394)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2023
- Odometer
- 39,491 miles
- Test number
- 332663259531
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,097 miles (+765)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2022
- Odometer
- 39,097 miles
- Test number
- 713902401948
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,332 miles (+356)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2021
- Odometer
- 38,332 miles
- Test number
- 708518145577
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,976 miles (+191)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 37,976 miles
- Test number
- 274046964158
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryBonnet insulation deteriorated & insecure
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres heavily perished & cracked
- AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components
- AdvisoryWindscreen wiper smearing
Pass37,785 miles (+644)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 37,785 miles
- Test number
- 343424257664
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate broken
- AdvisoryFront tyres both sides are deteriorated crack in the tread and sidewall
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged crack both sides (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWiper blade worn
Pass37,141 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 37,141 miles
- Test number
- 167838487891
- AdvisoryEmission system just met the requirements CO level at 1st fast idle was fail
- AdvisoryEngine bonnet insulator deteriorated/damage by rats
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre damage at outer sidewall
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisorySlight oil leak /moist of oil at intake manifole
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryEngine component,the top of the engine, ( damage/ Nest of Rat)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate crack
- AdvisoryFront tyres are crack at outer tread sidewall
Fail37,141 miles (+806)3 failures11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,141 miles
- Test number
- 142255613340
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking steering return pipe (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear Valve stem seriously damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated front and nearside (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryEmission system just met the requirements CO level at 1st fast idle was fail
- AdvisoryEngine bonnet insulator deteriorated/damage by rats
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre damage at outer sidewall
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisorySlight oil leak /moist of oil at intake manifole
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryEngine component,the top of the engine, ( damage/ Nest of Rat)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate crack
- AdvisoryFront tyres are crack at outer tread sidewall
Pass36,335 miles (+536)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 36,335 miles
- Test number
- 965950634368
- NoteFront registration plate cracked
- NoteFront tyres start to crack
- NoteNearside front tyre valve and rear tyre valves deteriorated
Fail35,799 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,799 miles
- Test number
- 806243843345
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteBonnet insulation insecure
Pass35,799 miles (+871)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 35,799 miles
- Test number
- 945213943354
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteBonnet insulation insecure
Pass34,928 miles (+641)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 34,928 miles
- Test number
- 999276422307
- 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)
- NoteFront number plate cracked.
Pass34,287 miles (+902)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 34,287 miles
- Test number
- 955239521324
- 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)
- NoteNsf steering idle arm - slight play on the ball joints
Pass33,385 miles (+1,391)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 33,385 miles
- Test number
- 412486420319
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass31,994 miles (+660)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 31,994 miles
- Test number
- 644194929334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,334 miles (+708)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 31,334 miles
- Test number
- 442455628323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,626 miles (+1,014)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 30,626 miles
- Test number
- 541250237337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,612 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 29,612 miles
- Test number
- 311014136321
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteOffside front tyre uneven wear inner tread
Questions about 88 ARC
- What vehicle is registration 88 ARC currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 88 ARC on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1997. 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 88 ARC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 88 ARC is valid until 31 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 88 ARC?
- The MOT on 88 ARC is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 88 ARC done?
- 88 ARC was recorded at 41,569 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 614 miles a year.
- Has 88 ARC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 88 ARC has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2015.
- Has the mileage on 88 ARC 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 88 ARC find?
- 88 ARC passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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