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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1994 · 2,799 cc

969 AJJMOT history

969 AJJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 17 Jun 1994. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 132,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
132,519 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
969 AJJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
17 Jun 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

969 AJJ was last recorded at 132,519 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 May 2021: 131,430 miles, lower than 131,431 miles on 4 Mar 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
132,362 miles · 19 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
157 miles
Average per year
2,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,519 miles
  • 2024 – 132,362 miles
  • 2023 – 132,039 miles
  • 2022 – 131,932 miles
  • 2021 – 131,430 miles
  • 2020 – 129,676 miles
  • 2019 – 129,195 miles
  • 2018 – 128,723 miles
  • 2017 – 128,010 miles
  • 2016 – 127,922 miles
  • 2015 – 126,980 miles
  • 2014 – 125,282 miles
  • 2012 – 122,689 miles
  • 2011 – 114,740 miles
  • 2010 – 110,390 miles
  • 2009 – 104,463 miles
  • 2007 – 95,193 miles
  • 2006 – 88,239 miles
  • 2005 – 81,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,519 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

33 tests since 16 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,519 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    132,519 miles
    Test number
    128525111552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass132,362 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    132,362 miles
    Test number
    583001337088
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail132,362 miles (+323)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,362 miles
    Test number
    462393610260
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass132,039 miles (+107)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    132,039 miles
    Test number
    533525976968
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass131,932 miles (+502)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    131,932 miles
    Test number
    433168259047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass131,430 miles (-1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    131,430 miles
    Test number
    522426281297
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail131,431 miles (+1,755)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,431 miles
    Test number
    420743330691
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid looking dark

  8. Pass129,676 miles (+481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    129,676 miles
    Test number
    386813771312
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass129,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    129,195 miles
    Test number
    909946138975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail129,195 miles (+472)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,195 miles
    Test number
    989981932248
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass128,723 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    128,723 miles
    Test number
    585644594303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail128,723 miles (+713)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,723 miles
    Test number
    709429042766
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSound deadening material insecure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass128,010 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    128,010 miles
    Test number
    244818964132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass127,922 miles (+942)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    127,922 miles
    Test number
    964757798211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail126,980 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,980 miles
    Test number
    277538275172
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass126,980 miles (+1,698)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    126,980 miles
    Test number
    459208575115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass125,282 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    125,282 miles
    Test number
    545792884143
    • NotePlay n/s/r lower suspension joint

  18. Fail125,282 miles (+2,593)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,282 miles
    Test number
    147407174197
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay n/s/r lower suspension joint

  19. Pass122,689 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    122,689 miles
    Test number
    967867012318
    • NoteSome play n/s/r lower ball joint

  20. Fail122,689 miles (+1,099)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,689 miles
    Test number
    307737312355
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSome play n/s/r lower ball joint

  21. Pass121,590 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    121,590 miles
    Test number
    986374842122
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSome wear n/s/r lower suspension joint

  22. Fail121,590 miles (+6,850)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,590 miles
    Test number
    729934942162
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSome wear n/s/r lower suspension joint

  23. Pass114,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    114,740 miles
    Test number
    846727341194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail114,740 miles (+4,350)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,740 miles
    Test number
    797427341163
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass110,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    110,390 miles
    Test number
    554667540121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail110,390 miles (+5,927)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,390 miles
    Test number
    871037740102
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass104,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    104,463 miles
    Test number
    313236359124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail104,463 miles (+9,270)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,463 miles
    Test number
    243524559197
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  29. Fail95,193 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,193 miles
    Test number
    744038787251
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  30. Pass95,193 miles (+6,954)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    95,193 miles
    Test number
    884208887223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass88,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    88,239 miles
    Test number
    362933466163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail88,239 miles (+6,742)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,239 miles
    Test number
    520813066159
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  33. Pass81,497 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    81,497 miles
    Test number
    682617265133
    • NoteO/s/r brake pads worn low advice should be checked

Questions about 969 AJJ

What vehicle is registration 969 AJJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 969 AJJ on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 17 Jun 1994. 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 969 AJJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 969 AJJ is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 969 AJJ?
The MOT on 969 AJJ is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 969 AJJ done?
969 AJJ was recorded at 132,519 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 2,431 miles a year.
Has 969 AJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 969 AJJ has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on 969 AJJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 May 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 969 AJJ find?
969 AJJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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