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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 2,799 cc

B20 SDHMOT history

B20 SDH is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 106,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Apr 2023
Mileage
106,912 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 SDH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 SDH was last recorded at 106,912 miles on 13 Apr 2022, 419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,493 miles · 10 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
419 miles
Average per year
2,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 106,912 miles
  • 2020 – 106,493 miles
  • 2019 – 104,898 miles
  • 2018 – 102,319 miles
  • 2017 – 99,963 miles
  • 2016 – 97,772 miles
  • 2015 – 94,502 miles
  • 2014 – 91,445 miles
  • 2013 – 87,663 miles
  • 2012 – 84,319 miles
  • 2010 – 84,221 miles
  • 2009 – 79,754 miles
  • 2008 – 73,723 miles
  • 2007 – 70,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,912 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust corroded

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Steering idler arm has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,912 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    106,912 miles
    Test number
    488955937501
    • MinorNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust corroded

  2. Fail106,912 miles (+419)3 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,912 miles
    Test number
    504674199867
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MinorNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust corroded

  3. Pass106,493 miles (+7)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,493 miles
    Test number
    919358734018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering idler arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail106,486 miles (+1,588)6 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,486 miles
    Test number
    628633993544
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering idler arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass104,898 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    104,898 miles
    Test number
    216245955768
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail104,898 miles (+2,579)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,898 miles
    Test number
    716034702912
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,319 miles (+2,356)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    102,319 miles
    Test number
    886396874351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,963 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    99,963 miles
    Test number
    222493516118
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low and require replacement (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHeat shield on cat loose and corroded

  9. Fail99,963 miles (+2,191)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,963 miles
    Test number
    792008848802
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel adjusted up to limit , will require further repair/adjustment (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low and require replacement (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHeat shield on cat loose and corroded

  10. Pass97,772 miles (+3,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    97,772 miles
    Test number
    887960859662
    • AdvisoryRear park brake requires adjustment/repair
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding

  11. Pass94,502 miles (+3,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    94,502 miles
    Test number
    979460434965
    • AdvisoryPark brake below minimum criteria at 15%,requires adjustment / repair
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass91,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    91,445 miles
    Test number
    888573034217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail91,445 miles (+3,782)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,445 miles
    Test number
    789933234211
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass87,663 miles (+3,344)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    87,663 miles
    Test number
    619742733231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteExhaust bracketts corroded
    • NoteNear side and off side front lower bottom ball joints creaking and require replacment

  15. Pass84,319 miles (+98)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    84,319 miles
    Test number
    545925332299
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass84,221 miles (+4,467)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    84,221 miles
    Test number
    491807740165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,754 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    79,754 miles
    Test number
    342349719040
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Fail79,754 miles (+6,031)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,754 miles
    Test number
    594499519081
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass73,723 miles (+3,160)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    73,723 miles
    Test number
    103952628051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    70,563 miles
    Test number
    132877617431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B20 SDH

Does B20 SDH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B20 SDH expired on 12 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B20 SDH?
The MOT on B20 SDH expired on 12 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B20 SDH done?
B20 SDH was recorded at 106,912 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2022, an average of 2,386 miles a year.
Has B20 SDH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 SDH has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on B20 SDH 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 SDH find?
B20 SDH passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2022 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside inner track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 5 more.

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