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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1995 · 3,199 cc

CSU 942MOT history

CSU 942 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 161,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
161,133 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
CSU 942
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

CSU 942 was last recorded at 161,133 miles on 7 May 2026, 335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Feb 2023: 159,660 miles, lower than 188,153 miles on 1 Mar 2022.

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
160,798 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
335 miles
Average per year
3,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,133 miles
  • 2025 – 160,798 miles
  • 2023 – 159,660 miles
  • 2022 – 188,153 miles
  • 2021 – 184,278 miles
  • 2020 – 181,610 miles
  • 2019 – 174,803 miles
  • 2018 – 166,945 miles
  • 2017 – 157,489 miles
  • 2016 – 149,750 miles
  • 2015 – 146,841 miles
  • 2014 – 143,028 miles
  • 2013 – 137,913 miles
  • 2012 – 131,365 miles
  • 2011 – 124,685 miles
  • 2010 – 118,312 miles
  • 2009 – 111,961 miles
  • 2008 – 105,724 miles
  • 2007 – 99,594 miles
  • 2006 – 93,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,133 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,133 miles (+335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    161,133 miles
    Test number
    825378375215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass160,798 miles (+1,138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    160,798 miles
    Test number
    909899770639
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass159,660 miles (-28,493)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    159,660 miles
    Test number
    954579465730
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn Diff mount bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass188,153 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    188,153 miles
    Test number
    932753034008
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail188,153 miles (+3,875)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,153 miles
    Test number
    271830954531
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass184,278 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    184,278 miles
    Test number
    959809053486
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Upper wheel arch liner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail184,278 miles (+2,668)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,278 miles
    Test number
    757453983959
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Upper wheel arch liner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass181,610 miles (+168)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    181,610 miles
    Test number
    355069336464
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail181,442 miles (+6,639)4 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,442 miles
    Test number
    721094677263
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass174,803 miles (+7,858)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    174,803 miles
    Test number
    268092177448
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body under sealed

  11. Pass166,945 miles (+9,456)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    166,945 miles
    Test number
    861129006984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion evident chassis area
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion evident suspension links etc n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryCorrosion evident underside
    • AdvisoryPlay evident within steering system

  12. Pass157,489 miles (+7,739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    157,489 miles
    Test number
    668364642030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass149,750 miles (+2,909)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    149,750 miles
    Test number
    518198284389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass146,841 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    146,841 miles
    Test number
    797642385009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail146,820 miles (+3,792)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,820 miles
    Test number
    128617575046
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  16. Pass143,028 miles (+5,115)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    143,028 miles
    Test number
    255031374039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass137,913 miles (+6,548)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    137,913 miles
    Test number
    366643673008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass131,365 miles (+6,680)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    131,365 miles
    Test number
    376828762049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass124,685 miles (+6,373)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    124,685 miles
    Test number
    659255871082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass118,312 miles (+6,351)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    118,312 miles
    Test number
    840541070049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass111,961 miles (+6,237)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    111,961 miles
    Test number
    210921879003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass105,724 miles (+6,130)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    105,724 miles
    Test number
    950142378009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass99,594 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    99,594 miles
    Test number
    843694777043
    • NoteAll advisory items the same as original test

  24. Fail99,586 miles (+6,583)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,586 miles
    Test number
    714483877063
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Pass93,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    93,003 miles
    Test number
    743314876021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about CSU 942

What vehicle is registration CSU 942 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show CSU 942 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1995. 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 CSU 942 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on CSU 942 is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on CSU 942?
The MOT on CSU 942 is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has CSU 942 done?
CSU 942 was recorded at 161,133 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 3,382 miles a year.
Has CSU 942 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. CSU 942 has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on CSU 942 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Feb 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on CSU 942 find?
CSU 942 passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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