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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1992 · 4,973 cc

ACU 4MOT history

ACU 4 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 32,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
32,887 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ACU 4
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ACU 4 was last recorded at 32,887 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,885 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 32,887 miles
  • 2025 – 32,885 miles
  • 2024 – 32,843 miles
  • 2023 – 32,783 miles
  • 2022 – 32,713 miles
  • 2021 – 32,682 miles
  • 2019 – 31,987 miles
  • 2018 – 31,974 miles
  • 2016 – 30,578 miles
  • 2015 – 28,320 miles
  • 2013 – 25,486 miles
  • 2011 – 25,276 miles
  • 2010 – 24,953 miles
  • 2009 – 24,143 miles
  • 2008 – 23,388 miles
  • 2007 – 22,395 miles
  • 2006 – 22,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,887 miles
  • AdvisorySuspension components corroded but not seriously weakened (Front + Rear)

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 Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,887 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    32,887 miles
    Test number
    161134332691
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded but not seriously weakened (Front + Rear)

  2. Pass32,885 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    32,885 miles
    Test number
    257848550996
    • AdvisorySuspension components + Mounting prescribed areas corroded but not seriously weakened (Front + Rear)

  3. Pass32,843 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    32,843 miles
    Test number
    251862151003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail32,797 miles (+14)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,797 miles
    Test number
    142598130441
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass32,783 miles (+70)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    32,783 miles
    Test number
    294499206087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass32,713 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    32,713 miles
    Test number
    506451247905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,682 miles (+695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    32,682 miles
    Test number
    664851067568
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass31,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    31,987 miles
    Test number
    807412400370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail31,987 miles (+13)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,987 miles
    Test number
    410285161305
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  10. Pass31,974 miles (+1,396)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    31,974 miles
    Test number
    617419103242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,578 miles (+2,258)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    30,578 miles
    Test number
    209244163461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,320 miles (+2,834)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    28,320 miles
    Test number
    866144375136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    25,486 miles
    Test number
    907154813163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail25,486 miles (+210)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,486 miles
    Test number
    387824613190
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  15. Pass25,276 miles (+323)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    25,276 miles
    Test number
    989845251261
    • NoteNsf osf brake discs corroded on inner faces
    • NoteWiper blade smearing

  16. Pass24,953 miles (+810)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    24,953 miles
    Test number
    102986830272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,143 miles (+755)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    24,143 miles
    Test number
    821490949235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront wiper blade smearing

  18. Pass23,388 miles (+993)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    23,388 miles
    Test number
    730057798198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAll tyres cracking around tread due to age
    • NoteFuel filler cap seal starting to perish

  19. Pass22,395 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    22,395 miles
    Test number
    612860157194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    22,303 miles
    Test number
    221574326499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ACU 4

What vehicle is registration ACU 4 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ACU 4 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Aug 1992. 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 ACU 4 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ACU 4 is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on ACU 4?
The MOT on ACU 4 is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ACU 4 done?
ACU 4 was recorded at 32,887 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 524 miles a year.
Has ACU 4 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ACU 4 has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on ACU 4 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 ACU 4 find?
ACU 4 passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened (front + rear).

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