Mercedes-Benz SL
Blue and Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,199 cc
ACE 741MOT history
ACE 741 is a blue and blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 23 of 27 MOT tests, with 72,851 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 72,851 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 23 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,620 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- ACE 741
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Blue and Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
ACE 741 was last recorded at 72,851 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 607 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 72,244 miles · 24 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 607 miles
- Average per year
- 1,620 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 72,851 miles
- 2025 – 72,244 miles
- 2024 – 71,251 miles
- 2023 – 69,595 miles
- 2022 – 68,959 miles
- 2021 – 67,374 miles
- 2020 – 66,387 miles
- 2019 – 66,123 miles
- 2017 – 64,885 miles
- 2016 – 63,188 miles
- 2015 – 61,205 miles
- 2014 – 59,370 miles
- 2013 – 57,638 miles
- 2012 – 56,743 miles
- 2011 – 55,018 miles
- 2010 – 52,266 miles
- 2009 – 48,967 miles
- 2008 – 45,970 miles
- 2007 – 43,084 miles
- 2006 – 40,191 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,851 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
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.
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
27 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,851 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 72,851 miles
- Test number
- 688930650971
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,851 miles (+607)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,851 miles
- Test number
- 936464315519
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass72,244 miles (+993)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 72,244 miles
- Test number
- 728532281594
- AdvisorySmall stone chip in windscreen
Pass71,251 miles (+1,656)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 71,251 miles
- Test number
- 190229383241
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass69,595 miles (+636)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 69,595 miles
- Test number
- 483099251393
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass68,959 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 68,959 miles
- Test number
- 641063752307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,959 miles (+1,585)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,959 miles
- Test number
- 371461818768
- DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Pass67,374 miles (+987)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 67,374 miles
- Test number
- 200060631684
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass66,387 miles (+264)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 66,387 miles
- Test number
- 801241981543
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,123 miles (+1,238)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 66,123 miles
- Test number
- 414001213518
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,885 miles (+45)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 64,885 miles
- Test number
- 814214930482
- AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass64,840 miles (+1,652)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 64,840 miles
- Test number
- 915428487682
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,188 miles (+166)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 63,188 miles
- Test number
- 812742460017
- AdvisoryLower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass63,022 miles (+221)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 63,022 miles
- Test number
- 367151233012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,801 miles (+1,596)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 62,801 miles
- Test number
- 170642328294
- AdvisoryBrake performance requirement only just met.
- AdvisoryDamage to windscreen outside drivers view of the road
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass61,205 miles (+1,835)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 61,205 miles
- Test number
- 215652415191
- AdvisoryLower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass59,370 miles (+1,732)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 59,370 miles
- Test number
- 435584514159
- AdvisoryLower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass57,638 miles (+895)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 57,638 miles
- Test number
- 656960423195
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass56,743 miles (+1,725)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 56,743 miles
- Test number
- 767389402147
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass55,018 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 55,018 miles
- Test number
- 287990911141
- AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteEvidence of previous slight fuel leak in area of pump/filter no leak visible when tested but requires investigation.
Fail55,018 miles (+2,752)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,018 miles
- Test number
- 749230711158
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteEvidence of previous slight fuel leak in area of pump/filter no leak visible when tested but requires investigation.
Pass52,266 miles (+3,299)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 52,266 miles
- Test number
- 142697490439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,967 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,967 miles
- Test number
- 251517119114
- Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Pass48,967 miles (+2,997)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 48,967 miles
- Test number
- 951317719166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,970 miles (+2,886)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 45,970 miles
- Test number
- 251946408492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,084 miles (+2,893)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 43,084 miles
- Test number
- 711874117195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,191 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 40,191 miles
- Test number
- 562033326178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about ACE 741
- What vehicle is registration ACE 741 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show ACE 741 on a blue and blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1998. 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 ACE 741 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ACE 741 is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on ACE 741?
- The MOT on ACE 741 is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has ACE 741 done?
- ACE 741 was recorded at 72,851 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 1,620 miles a year.
- Has ACE 741 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. ACE 741 has failed 4 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on ACE 741 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 ACE 741 find?
- ACE 741 passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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