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Mercedes-Benz SL

White · Petrol · 2013 · 3,498 cc

ABH 485MOT history

ABH 485 is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 19 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 46,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
46,422 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ABH 485
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
19 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ABH 485 was last recorded at 46,422 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,418 miles · 17 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,422 miles
  • 2025 – 45,722 miles
  • 2024 – 43,981 miles
  • 2023 – 40,094 miles
  • 2022 – 34,615 miles
  • 2021 – 29,575 miles
  • 2020 – 25,330 miles
  • 2019 – 18,364 miles
  • 2017 – 7,972 miles
  • 2016 – 5,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,422 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,422 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    46,422 miles
    Test number
    614991887975
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail46,418 miles (+696)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,418 miles
    Test number
    780711290784
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass45,722 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    45,722 miles
    Test number
    851009194469
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Fail45,717 miles (+1,736)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,717 miles
    Test number
    367035767066
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass43,981 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    43,981 miles
    Test number
    862354138473
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail43,950 miles (+3,856)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,950 miles
    Test number
    850905822201
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass40,094 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    40,094 miles
    Test number
    613519855924
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail40,092 miles (+5,477)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,092 miles
    Test number
    404470334193
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective both centre rubbers disconnected (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass34,615 miles (+5,040)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    34,615 miles
    Test number
    708050476593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,575 miles (+4,245)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    29,575 miles
    Test number
    358991549296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,330 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    25,330 miles
    Test number
    730229757646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail25,329 miles (+6,965)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,329 miles
    Test number
    590730527918
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass18,364 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    18,364 miles
    Test number
    299125827470
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail18,363 miles (+10,391)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,363 miles
    Test number
    860010097898
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass7,972 miles (+2,298)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    7,972 miles
    Test number
    641472557515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut on side wall but not deep enough to reach ply/cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass5,674 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    5,674 miles
    Test number
    961325555854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a cut on side wall but not deep enough to reach ply/cordes

Questions about ABH 485

What vehicle is registration ABH 485 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ABH 485 on a white petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 19 Aug 2013. 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 ABH 485 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ABH 485 is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on ABH 485?
The MOT on ABH 485 is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ABH 485 done?
ABH 485 was recorded at 46,422 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 4,251 miles a year.
Has ABH 485 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ABH 485 has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on ABH 485 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 ABH 485 find?
ABH 485 passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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