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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 5,987 cc

DDR 683MOT history

DDR 683 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 11 Sept 1997. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 82,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jun 2024
Mileage
82,272 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DDR 683
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,987 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
11 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

DDR 683 was last recorded at 82,272 miles on 21 Jun 2023, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,260 miles · 16 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
1,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 82,272 miles
  • 2021 – 82,069 miles
  • 2019 – 80,730 miles
  • 2018 – 79,321 miles
  • 2017 – 77,932 miles
  • 2016 – 76,923 miles
  • 2015 – 75,180 miles
  • 2014 – 73,520 miles
  • 2013 – 70,899 miles
  • 2012 – 68,352 miles
  • 2011 – 66,438 miles
  • 2010 – 64,724 miles
  • 2009 – 60,895 miles
  • 2008 – 58,181 miles
  • 2007 – 53,781 miles
  • 2006 – 49,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,272 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.

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,272 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    82,272 miles
    Test number
    631655110370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail82,260 miles (+191)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,260 miles
    Test number
    177467217310
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a screw in it

  3. Pass82,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    82,069 miles
    Test number
    304017605954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail82,069 miles (+1,339)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,069 miles
    Test number
    448197511549
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass80,730 miles (+1,409)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,730 miles
    Test number
    407796267039
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass79,321 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    79,321 miles
    Test number
    692242179437
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust heavily corroded and joint leaking (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp frosted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp frosted
    • AdvisorySteering damper weeping

  7. Fail79,321 miles (+1,389)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,321 miles
    Test number
    577065890540
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust heavily corroded and joint leaking (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp frosted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp frosted
    • AdvisorySteering damper weeping

  8. Pass77,932 miles (+1,009)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    77,932 miles
    Test number
    764274344849
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust brackets broken
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering pitman arm bushings

  9. Pass76,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    76,923 miles
    Test number
    497128760486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail76,923 miles (+1,743)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,923 miles
    Test number
    646962488007
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  11. Pass75,180 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,180 miles
    Test number
    508432695035
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in steering system idler arm

  12. Fail75,180 miles (+1,660)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,180 miles
    Test number
    765892895076
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
    • NoteSlight play in steering system idler arm

  13. Pass73,520 miles7 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    73,520 miles
    Test number
    579950614099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteN/S Front tyre has cuts but not showing cords
    • NoteO/S Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail73,520 miles (+2,621)1 dangerous1 failure2 repaired7 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,520 miles
    Test number
    975330814015
    • DangerousFluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteN/S Front tyre has cuts but not showing cords
    • NoteO/S Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail70,899 miles2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,899 miles
    Test number
    166365293478
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

  16. Pass70,899 miles (+2,547)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    70,899 miles
    Test number
    696355893044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

  17. Pass68,352 miles (+1,914)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    68,352 miles
    Test number
    328015492026
    • AdvisoryFluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteExhaust outer skin on box and around joins deteriorating

  18. Pass66,438 miles (+1,714)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,438 miles
    Test number
    228253271064
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise offside front tyre low on inside edge

  19. Pass64,724 miles (+169)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    64,724 miles
    Test number
    813829210152
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail64,555 miles (+3,660)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,555 miles
    Test number
    273064400435
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass60,895 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    60,895 miles
    Test number
    173903919167
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAdvise offside rear tyre worn low on outside edge

  22. Fail60,895 miles (+2,714)9 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,895 miles
    Test number
    743807499056
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAdvise offside rear tyre worn low on outside edge

  23. Pass58,181 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    58,181 miles
    Test number
    323169598046
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise on offside front tyre worn low on inside edge.
    • NoteAdvise/oil leak from engine

  24. Fail58,181 miles (+4,400)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,181 miles
    Test number
    992839898078
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise on offside front tyre worn low on inside edge.
    • NoteAdvise/oil leak from engine

  25. Pass53,781 miles (+4,637)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    53,781 miles
    Test number
    574140107155
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil level low

  26. Pass49,144 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    49,144 miles
    Test number
    972581806105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about DDR 683

What vehicle is registration DDR 683 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DDR 683 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 11 Sept 1997. 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 DDR 683 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on DDR 683 expired on 20 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on DDR 683?
The MOT on DDR 683 expired on 20 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has DDR 683 done?
DDR 683 was recorded at 82,272 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2023, an average of 1,927 miles a year.
Has DDR 683 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DDR 683 has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on DDR 683 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 DDR 683 find?
DDR 683 passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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