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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1992 · 2,960 cc

BRX 23MOT history

BRX 23 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 25 Feb 1992. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2022 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 83,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2022
Mileage
83,203 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2021
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BRX 23
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,960 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
25 Feb 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

BRX 23 was last recorded at 83,203 miles on 22 Dec 2021, 687 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,516 miles · 1 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
687 miles
Average per year
2,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 83,203 miles
  • 2020 – 82,516 miles
  • 2019 – 82,501 miles
  • 2018 – 82,219 miles
  • 2016 – 80,895 miles
  • 2015 – 79,977 miles
  • 2014 – 76,303 miles
  • 2013 – 74,040 miles
  • 2012 – 70,594 miles
  • 2010 – 69,059 miles
  • 2009 – 64,942 miles
  • 2008 – 60,394 miles
  • 2007 – 58,193 miles
  • 2006 – 52,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,203 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    83,203 miles
    Test number
    314796386335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail83,203 miles (+687)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,203 miles
    Test number
    555025392576
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass82,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,516 miles
    Test number
    130579927849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail82,516 miles (+15)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,516 miles
    Test number
    543919596010
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass82,501 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,501 miles
    Test number
    168572690787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail82,489 miles (+270)1 dangerous4 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,489 miles
    Test number
    805595173566
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  7. Pass82,219 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    82,219 miles
    Test number
    323994580984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail82,216 miles (+1,321)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,216 miles
    Test number
    841226363098
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass80,895 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    80,895 miles
    Test number
    162442122024
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail80,895 miles (+918)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,895 miles
    Test number
    771071915613
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSide repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass79,977 miles (+3,674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    79,977 miles
    Test number
    481608029824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass76,303 miles (+2,263)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    76,303 miles
    Test number
    247938144006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,040 miles (+3,446)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    74,040 miles
    Test number
    838159743082
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  14. Pass70,594 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    70,594 miles
    Test number
    267451222050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,593 miles (+1,534)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,593 miles
    Test number
    297131812019
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass69,059 miles (+4,117)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    69,059 miles
    Test number
    641115860279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass64,942 miles (+4,548)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    64,942 miles
    Test number
    361767059480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,394 miles (+2,201)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    60,394 miles
    Test number
    670289258230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,193 miles (+6,116)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    58,193 miles
    Test number
    932143457255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    52,077 miles
    Test number
    964239756214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about BRX 23

What vehicle is registration BRX 23 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BRX 23 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 25 Feb 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 BRX 23 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on BRX 23 expired on 21 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on BRX 23?
The MOT on BRX 23 expired on 21 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has BRX 23 done?
BRX 23 was recorded at 83,203 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2021, an average of 2,039 miles a year.
Has BRX 23 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BRX 23 has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on BRX 23 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 BRX 23 find?
BRX 23 passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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