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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1985 · 2,746 cc

C5 DSLMOT history

C5 DSL is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 23,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2024
Mileage
23,419 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 DSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,746 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
31 Dec 1985
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 DSL was last recorded at 23,419 miles on 31 Oct 2023, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jun 2008: 132 miles, lower than 95,132 miles on 1 Feb 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
23,409 miles · 24 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
10 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 23,419 miles
  • 2022 – 22,561 miles
  • 2021 – 22,049 miles
  • 2020 – 21,440 miles
  • 2019 – 20,894 miles
  • 2018 – 20,873 miles
  • 2016 – 20,532 miles
  • 2015 – 19,223 miles
  • 2014 – 18,451 miles
  • 2013 – 15,398 miles
  • 2012 – 13,175 miles
  • 2011 – 9,855 miles
  • 2010 – 6,318 miles
  • 2009 – 216 miles
  • 2008 – 132 miles
  • 2007 – 95,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,419 miles

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,419 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    23,419 miles
    Test number
    389050836732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail23,409 miles (+848)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,409 miles
    Test number
    325181204527
    • MajorFuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass22,561 miles (+512)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    22,561 miles
    Test number
    964040282247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass22,049 miles (+609)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    22,049 miles
    Test number
    469349559097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass21,440 miles (+546)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    21,440 miles
    Test number
    415974275804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass20,894 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    20,894 miles
    Test number
    861822270066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass20,873 miles (+341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    20,873 miles
    Test number
    430050598051
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of car very rusty

  8. Pass20,532 miles (+1,309)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    20,532 miles
    Test number
    815933322125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass19,223 miles (+16)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    19,223 miles
    Test number
    187389815297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteCenter and rear exhaust blowing slightly
    • NoteFront chassis corroded
    • NoteGearbox mounting plate corroded
    • NoteRear tyres cracking through tread

  10. Fail19,207 miles (+756)13 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,207 miles
    Test number
    558597895128
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteCenter and rear exhaust blowing slightly
    • NoteFront chassis corroded
    • NoteGearbox mounting plate corroded
    • NoteRear tyres cracking through tread

  11. Pass18,451 miles (+12)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    18,451 miles
    Test number
    487430504254
    • NoteNearside under side of chassis corroded but not seriously weakened
    • NoteOffside underside of chassis corroded but not seriously weakened

  12. Fail18,439 miles (+3,041)8 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,439 miles
    Test number
    407425494168
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside under side of chassis corroded but not seriously weakened
    • NoteOffside underside of chassis corroded but not seriously weakened

  13. Pass15,398 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    15,398 miles
    Test number
    899869893140
    • NoteAll rubber bushes perished on underside of vehicle

  14. Fail15,398 miles (+2,223)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,398 miles
    Test number
    476710993123
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAll rubber bushes perished on underside of vehicle

  15. Pass13,175 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    13,175 miles
    Test number
    646992102292
    • NoteFront chassis corroded
    • NoteNearside rear brake pads worn
    • NoteOuter sills corroded
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow from manifold to down pipe

  16. Fail13,175 miles (+3,320)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,175 miles
    Test number
    347798592163
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteFront chassis corroded
    • NoteNearside rear brake pads worn
    • NoteOuter sills corroded
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow from manifold to down pipe

  17. Pass9,855 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    9,855 miles
    Test number
    349416691193
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  18. Fail9,853 miles (+3,535)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,853 miles
    Test number
    498353091194
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  19. Pass6,318 miles (+2,070)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    6,318 miles
    Test number
    510137190157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass4,248 miles (+4,032)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    4,248 miles
    Test number
    744969940026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass216 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    216 miles
    Test number
    550479859079
    • NoteBoth rear outer sills starting to corrode

  22. Fail216 miles (+84)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216 miles
    Test number
    611718959061
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBoth rear outer sills starting to corrode

  23. Pass132 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    132 miles
    Test number
    393072778138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteAll brakepipes coated in underseal.
    • NoteUnderside coated in underseal

  24. Fail132 miles (-95,000)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132 miles
    Test number
    564401978163
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteAll brakepipes coated in underseal.
    • NoteUnderside coated in underseal

  25. Pass95,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    95,132 miles
    Test number
    240142737028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 DSL

Does C5 DSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 DSL expired on 30 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 DSL?
The MOT on C5 DSL expired on 30 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 DSL done?
C5 DSL was recorded at 23,419 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2023.
Has C5 DSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 DSL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on C5 DSL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jun 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C5 DSL find?
C5 DSL passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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