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Mercedes-Benz SL

Green and Green · Petrol · 1983 · 4,973 cc

DC 52MOT history

DC 52 is a green and green petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Aug 1983. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 194,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
194,190 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DC 52
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Green and Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1983
First used
1 Aug 1983
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DC 52 was last recorded at 194,190 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jul 2011: 190,602 miles, lower than 489,807 miles on 2 Jul 2010.

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
193,937 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
253 miles
Average per year
330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,190 miles
  • 2025 – 193,937 miles
  • 2024 – 193,923 miles
  • 2023 – 193,718 miles
  • 2022 – 193,212 miles
  • 2021 – 192,982 miles
  • 2020 – 192,862 miles
  • 2019 – 192,725 miles
  • 2018 – 192,702 miles
  • 2016 – 192,536 miles
  • 2015 – 190,970 miles
  • 2013 – 190,715 miles
  • 2012 – 190,697 miles
  • 2011 – 190,605 miles
  • 2010 – 489,807 miles
  • 2009 – 189,355 miles
  • 2008 – 188,476 miles
  • 2007 – 188,405 miles
  • 2006 – 187,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,190 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,190 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    194,190 miles
    Test number
    749974467856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass193,937 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    193,937 miles
    Test number
    826790953397
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail193,937 miles (+14)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,937 miles
    Test number
    994759121131
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass193,923 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    193,923 miles
    Test number
    776391110287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass193,718 miles (+506)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    193,718 miles
    Test number
    970482172727
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel Arch Inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass193,212 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    193,212 miles
    Test number
    374112200828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass192,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    192,982 miles
    Test number
    715659316939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail192,982 miles (+120)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,982 miles
    Test number
    862131841792
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass192,862 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    192,862 miles
    Test number
    892015670314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass192,725 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    192,725 miles
    Test number
    292009603250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass192,702 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    192,702 miles
    Test number
    627147738535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass192,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    192,536 miles
    Test number
    811363614160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail192,536 miles (+1,566)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,536 miles
    Test number
    187744643266
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking At fuel pump (7.2.3)

  14. Pass190,970 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    190,970 miles
    Test number
    148790995118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass190,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    190,715 miles
    Test number
    965697413310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail190,715 miles (+18)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,715 miles
    Test number
    867367373277
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOffside outer side sill at front jacking point corroded

  17. Pass190,697 miles (+92)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    190,697 miles
    Test number
    636939042154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNeaside front inner side sill at front corroded.
    • NoteOffside front outer side sill at front corroded

  18. Pass190,605 miles (+3)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    190,605 miles
    Test number
    455399721292
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAll suspension bushes slightly perished
    • NotePlay in steering box
    • NoteSlight corrosion under car

  19. Fail190,602 miles (-299,205)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,602 miles
    Test number
    207899701265
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAll suspension bushes slightly perished
    • NotePlay in steering box
    • NoteSlight corrosion under both lower seals

  20. Pass489,807 miles (+300,452)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    489,807 miles
    Test number
    220773580125
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering box - play at steering wheel

  21. Fail189,355 miles4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,355 miles
    Test number
    120659549157
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteSlight corrosion under o/s/f lower seal

  22. Pass189,355 miles (+879)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    189,355 miles
    Test number
    932569349134
    • NoteSlight corrosion under o/s/f lower seal

  23. Pass188,476 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    188,476 miles
    Test number
    160491958159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass188,405 miles (+848)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    188,405 miles
    Test number
    952457977111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass187,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    187,557 miles
    Test number
    233242276131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DC 52

What vehicle is registration DC 52 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DC 52 on a green and green petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Aug 1983. 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 DC 52 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DC 52 is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on DC 52?
The MOT on DC 52 is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DC 52 done?
DC 52 was recorded at 194,190 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 330 miles a year.
Has DC 52 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DC 52 has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on DC 52 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jul 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on DC 52 find?
DC 52 passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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