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Mercedes-Benz SL

Gold · Petrol · 1984 · 3,839 cc

9870 MCMOT history

9870 MC is a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Dec 1984. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 88,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
88,877 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
9870 MC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
30 Dec 1984
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

9870 MC was last recorded at 88,877 miles on 5 May 2026, 261 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,616 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
261 miles
Average per year
800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,877 miles
  • 2025 – 88,616 miles
  • 2024 – 87,947 miles
  • 2023 – 86,657 miles
  • 2021 – 85,337 miles
  • 2020 – 84,282 miles
  • 2019 – 82,225 miles
  • 2018 – 80,887 miles
  • 2017 – 79,588 miles
  • 2016 – 78,761 miles
  • 2015 – 78,659 miles
  • 2014 – 77,980 miles
  • 2013 – 77,591 miles
  • 2012 – 77,106 miles
  • 2011 – 75,772 miles
  • 2010 – 74,368 miles
  • 2009 – 73,686 miles
  • 2008 – 73,389 miles
  • 2006 – 73,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,877 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.

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch behind the shock

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front fog lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front tyre wearing on its inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,877 miles (+261)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    88,877 miles
    Test number
    690486318155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,616 miles (+669)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    88,616 miles
    Test number
    539052703828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,947 miles (+1,290)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    87,947 miles
    Test number
    664639112589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,657 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    86,657 miles
    Test number
    997465035093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel weight is rubbing the brake disc back plate

  5. Fail86,657 miles (+2)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,657 miles
    Test number
    231926612437
    • DangerousDriver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel weight is rubbing the brake disc back plate

  6. Fail86,655 miles (+1,318)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,655 miles
    Test number
    245176306190
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Of the back to front pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box slightly damp

  7. Pass85,337 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    85,337 miles
    Test number
    403757336358
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch behind the shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on its inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail85,337 miles (+1,055)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,337 miles
    Test number
    758198500906
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch behind the shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on its inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass84,282 miles (+2,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,282 miles
    Test number
    110777909058
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

  10. Pass82,225 miles (+1,338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,225 miles
    Test number
    609897542431
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass80,887 miles (+1,299)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    80,887 miles
    Test number
    798251642237
    • AdvisoryBoth rear flexi brake hose Ferrell's corroding
    • AdvisoryRear steel brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryRear steel fuel pipes corroding

  12. Pass79,588 miles (+827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    79,588 miles
    Test number
    264163684202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass78,761 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    78,761 miles
    Test number
    557261216719
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail78,761 miles (+102)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,761 miles
    Test number
    754873003623
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass78,659 miles (+679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    78,659 miles
    Test number
    435599055100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass77,980 miles (+389)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    77,980 miles
    Test number
    499960264124
    • NoteSome rusting underside

  17. Fail77,591 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,591 miles
    Test number
    258631563490
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/s/f metal brake pipe rusting

  18. Pass77,591 miles (+485)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    77,591 miles
    Test number
    829901563124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/s/f metal brake pipe rusting

  19. Pass77,106 miles (+1,334)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    77,106 miles
    Test number
    245254462170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    75,772 miles
    Test number
    588362771119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,772 miles (+1,404)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,772 miles
    Test number
    706162371160
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass74,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    74,368 miles
    Test number
    722109860159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail74,368 miles (+682)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,368 miles
    Test number
    494907960136
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass73,686 miles (+297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    73,686 miles
    Test number
    291732869131
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass73,389 miles (+271)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    73,389 miles
    Test number
    464699668187
    • NoteExhaust system bandaged in places

  26. Pass73,118 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    73,118 miles
    Test number
    931983136283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail73,116 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,116 miles
    Test number
    460401436244
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about 9870 MC

What vehicle is registration 9870 MC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 9870 MC on a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Dec 1984. 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 9870 MC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 9870 MC is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 9870 MC?
The MOT on 9870 MC is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 9870 MC done?
9870 MC was recorded at 88,877 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 800 miles a year.
Has 9870 MC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 9870 MC has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2023.
Has the mileage on 9870 MC 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 9870 MC find?
9870 MC passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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