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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1994 · 4,973 cc

C6 OOWMOT history

C6 OOW is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 85,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Sept 2025
Mileage
85,107 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,890 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 OOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 OOW was last recorded at 85,107 miles on 21 Sept 2024, 1,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,821 miles · 12 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
1,286 miles
Average per year
1,890 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 85,107 miles
  • 2023 – 83,821 miles
  • 2022 – 83,262 miles
  • 2020 – 82,776 miles
  • 2019 – 81,906 miles
  • 2018 – 80,506 miles
  • 2017 – 79,220 miles
  • 2016 – 75,646 miles
  • 2015 – 72,091 miles
  • 2014 – 69,158 miles
  • 2013 – 65,124 miles
  • 2012 – 63,049 miles
  • 2011 – 61,301 miles
  • 2010 – 59,373 miles
  • 2009 – 56,532 miles
  • 2008 – 54,645 miles
  • 2007 – 53,797 miles
  • 2006 – 50,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,107 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust Corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Oil fouling

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,107 miles (+1,286)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    85,107 miles
    Test number
    793229849850
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass83,821 miles (+559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    83,821 miles
    Test number
    573941246276
    • AdvisoryFront and rear reg plate slight deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass83,262 miles (+486)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    83,262 miles
    Test number
    679239130897
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass82,776 miles (+870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    82,776 miles
    Test number
    945455013215
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil fouling

  5. Pass81,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    81,906 miles
    Test number
    206274430916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail81,906 miles (+1,400)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,906 miles
    Test number
    760541029321
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass80,506 miles (+1,286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    80,506 miles
    Test number
    130020031857
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil fouling

  8. Pass79,220 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    79,220 miles
    Test number
    656767878970
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil fouling

  9. Fail79,220 miles (+3,574)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,220 miles
    Test number
    233339561469
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil fouling

  10. Pass75,646 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    75,646 miles
    Test number
    447122640330
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both side's (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail75,641 miles (+3,550)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,641 miles
    Test number
    712622568245
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both side's (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass72,091 miles (+2,933)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    72,091 miles
    Test number
    516688168173
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass69,158 miles (+4,034)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    69,158 miles
    Test number
    427154044252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass65,124 miles (+2,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    65,124 miles
    Test number
    407602543232
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass63,049 miles (+1,748)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    63,049 miles
    Test number
    957424922208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,301 miles (+1,928)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    61,301 miles
    Test number
    595821011282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  17. Pass59,373 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    59,373 miles
    Test number
    603015100291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  18. Fail59,373 miles (+2,841)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,373 miles
    Test number
    892325100295
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass56,532 miles (+1,887)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    56,532 miles
    Test number
    344058009261
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass54,645 miles (+848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    54,645 miles
    Test number
    350491328201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass53,797 miles (+3,027)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    53,797 miles
    Test number
    343442507411
    • AdvisoryCentre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  22. Pass50,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    50,770 miles
    Test number
    161536306210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail50,770 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,770 miles
    Test number
    750623306219
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Questions about C6 OOW

Does C6 OOW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C6 OOW expired on 20 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C6 OOW?
The MOT on C6 OOW expired on 20 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C6 OOW done?
C6 OOW was recorded at 85,107 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2024, an average of 1,890 miles a year.
Has C6 OOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 OOW has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on C6 OOW 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 C6 OOW find?
C6 OOW passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2024 with 6 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front exhaust corroded, and 3 more.

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