Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 3,199 cc
DHE 219MOT history
DHE 219 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 87,611 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 87,611 mi
- At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 22 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,538 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- DHE 219
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 30 Dec 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
DHE 219 was last recorded at 87,611 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 87,583 miles · 30 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 28 miles
- Average per year
- 1,538 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,611 miles
- 2025 – 87,583 miles
- 2024 – 87,527 miles
- 2023 – 87,501 miles
- 2022 – 87,455 miles
- 2021 – 87,374 miles
- 2020 – 87,283 miles
- 2019 – 86,896 miles
- 2018 – 82,979 miles
- 2017 – 80,020 miles
- 2016 – 75,419 miles
- 2015 – 68,976 miles
- 2014 – 68,372 miles
- 2013 – 66,775 miles
- 2012 – 66,309 miles
- 2011 – 65,516 miles
- 2010 – 63,017 miles
- 2009 – 61,276 miles
- 2008 – 61,220 miles
- 2007 – 58,019 miles
- 2006 – 56,194 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,611 miles
- AdvisoryOff side rear tyre perishing in places
- AdvisoryRear subframe and some other suspension components surface rusting
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.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025
Engine oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
27 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,611 miles (+28)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 87,611 miles
- Test number
- 650197578585
- AdvisoryOff side rear tyre perishing in places
- AdvisoryRear subframe and some other suspension components surface rusting
Pass87,583 miles (+56)19 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 87,583 miles
- Test number
- 759486985382
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front steering idler slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass87,527 miles (+26)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 87,527 miles
- Test number
- 211770097624
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass87,501 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 87,501 miles
- Test number
- 416204078341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,501 miles (+24)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,501 miles
- Test number
- 110872759789
- Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Fail87,477 miles (+22)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,477 miles
- Test number
- 433682801818
- MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass87,455 miles (+81)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 87,455 miles
- Test number
- 848467640447
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass87,374 miles (+91)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 87,374 miles
- Test number
- 299049631191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,283 miles (+387)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 87,283 miles
- Test number
- 293368701937
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubbers (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass86,896 miles (+3,917)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 86,896 miles
- Test number
- 651079557494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,979 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 82,979 miles
- Test number
- 544816629308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,979 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 82,979 miles
- Test number
- 195511842950
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective mid box mount split but still secure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box has a misting of oil (2.1.5 (a))
Fail82,979 miles (+2,959)1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,979 miles
- Test number
- 623316737204
- MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective mid box mount split but still secure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box has a misting of oil (2.1.5 (a))
Pass80,020 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 80,020 miles
- Test number
- 811706460542
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Fail80,016 miles (+4,597)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,016 miles
- Test number
- 799469554972
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265-40-17 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass75,419 miles (+6,443)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 75,419 miles
- Test number
- 209145090817
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass68,976 miles (+604)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 68,976 miles
- Test number
- 365620565152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,372 miles (+1,597)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 68,372 miles
- Test number
- 378252384107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,775 miles (+466)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 66,775 miles
- Test number
- 199914653113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,309 miles (+793)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 66,309 miles
- Test number
- 969354572189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,516 miles (+2,499)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 65,516 miles
- Test number
- 686032861189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,017 miles (+1,741)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 63,017 miles
- Test number
- 121132660167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,276 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 61,276 miles
- Test number
- 192839059156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,276 miles (+56)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,276 miles
- Test number
- 701989859187
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass61,220 miles (+3,201)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 61,220 miles
- Test number
- 674254568108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,019 miles (+1,825)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 58,019 miles
- Test number
- 940042367115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,194 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 56,194 miles
- Test number
- 264770596020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about DHE 219
- What vehicle is registration DHE 219 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show DHE 219 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Dec 1996. 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 DHE 219 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DHE 219 is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on DHE 219?
- The MOT on DHE 219 is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has DHE 219 done?
- DHE 219 was recorded at 87,611 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 1,538 miles a year.
- Has DHE 219 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. DHE 219 has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on DHE 219 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 DHE 219 find?
- DHE 219 passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: off side rear tyre perishing in places; rear subframe and some other suspension components surface rusting.
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