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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,799 cc

B20 RETMOT history

B20 RET is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 18 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 145,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2023
Mileage
145,419 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 RET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 RET was last recorded at 145,419 miles on 15 Jul 2022, 400 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,019 miles · 3 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
400 miles
Average per year
3,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 145,419 miles
  • 2021 – 145,019 miles
  • 2019 – 144,847 miles
  • 2018 – 144,729 miles
  • 2017 – 143,898 miles
  • 2016 – 142,284 miles
  • 2015 – 139,012 miles
  • 2014 – 135,623 miles
  • 2013 – 130,012 miles
  • 2012 – 123,509 miles
  • 2011 – 117,578 miles
  • 2010 – 112,045 miles
  • 2009 – 105,447 miles
  • 2008 – 102,070 miles
  • 2007 – 94,111 miles
  • 2006 – 84,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,419 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (rear section) (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,419 miles (+400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    145,419 miles
    Test number
    542035053681
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass145,019 miles (+172)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    145,019 miles
    Test number
    239970874881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass144,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    144,847 miles
    Test number
    541602059709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail144,847 miles (+118)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,847 miles
    Test number
    601516492040
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass144,729 miles (+831)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    144,729 miles
    Test number
    239158368498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass143,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    143,898 miles
    Test number
    484569225395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail143,898 miles (+1,614)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,898 miles
    Test number
    809841407207
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass142,284 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    142,284 miles
    Test number
    649520085191
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (rear section) (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail142,284 miles (+3,272)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,284 miles
    Test number
    579737843241
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear ( rear section) (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (rear section) (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass139,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    139,012 miles
    Test number
    497598135016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail139,012 miles (+3,389)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,012 miles
    Test number
    927386335002
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  12. Pass135,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    135,623 miles
    Test number
    158616334429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail135,623 miles (+5,611)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,623 miles
    Test number
    908686034022
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass130,012 miles (+6,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    130,012 miles
    Test number
    738286833024
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass123,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    123,509 miles
    Test number
    976992352013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail123,509 miles (+5,931)3 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,509 miles
    Test number
    367132252092
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCorrosion on centre rear exhaust silencer.
    • NoteSlight leak and fracture n/s centre exhaust pipe.
    • NoteSlight wear on n/s o/s front inner tyre treads.
    • NoteWear on o/s rear inner tyre tread.

  17. Pass117,578 miles (+5,533)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    117,578 miles
    Test number
    887972441062
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteHigh leval stop light inoperative.
    • NoteWear on n/s rear inner tyre tread.

  18. Pass112,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    112,045 miles
    Test number
    474415550067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail112,045 miles (+6,598)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,045 miles
    Test number
    984295850095
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass105,447 miles (+3,377)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    105,447 miles
    Test number
    871322049037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront brake discs near to wear limit.

  21. Pass102,070 miles (+7,959)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    102,070 miles
    Test number
    873083648070
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteWear on n/s o/s front inner tyre treads.

  22. Pass94,111 miles (+10,067)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    94,111 miles
    Test number
    404387837006
    • NoteNsr hand brake effort slightly low

  23. Pass84,044 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    84,044 miles
    Test number
    120039006434
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about B20 RET

Does B20 RET currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B20 RET expired on 14 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B20 RET?
The MOT on B20 RET expired on 14 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B20 RET done?
B20 RET was recorded at 145,419 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2022, an average of 3,717 miles a year.
Has B20 RET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 RET has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on B20 RET 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 B20 RET find?
B20 RET passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2022 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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