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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1989 · 4,973 cc

EDP 1MOT history

EDP 1 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 98,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
98,659 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
EDP 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

EDP 1 was last recorded at 98,659 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,380 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
279 miles
Average per year
778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,659 miles
  • 2025 – 98,380 miles
  • 2024 – 97,982 miles
  • 2023 – 97,788 miles
  • 2022 – 97,604 miles
  • 2021 – 97,045 miles
  • 2020 – 95,942 miles
  • 2018 – 93,539 miles
  • 2017 – 91,272 miles
  • 2016 – 90,361 miles
  • 2015 – 89,725 miles
  • 2014 – 88,607 miles
  • 2013 – 88,502 miles
  • 2012 – 86,932 miles
  • 2011 – 86,346 miles
  • 2010 – 84,592 miles
  • 2009 – 83,821 miles
  • 2008 – 83,675 miles
  • 2007 – 83,409 miles
  • 2006 – 83,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,659 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.

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass98,659 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    98,659 miles
    Test number
    766524854023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,380 miles (+398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    98,380 miles
    Test number
    658344730321
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass97,982 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    97,982 miles
    Test number
    926385395138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail97,981 miles (+193)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,981 miles
    Test number
    836124567743
    • MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  5. Pass97,788 miles (+184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    97,788 miles
    Test number
    792519623136
    • AdvisoryCentral Slight oil leak in gearbox area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass97,604 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    97,604 miles
    Test number
    912124317055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail97,603 miles (+558)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,603 miles
    Test number
    351997774222
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass97,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    97,045 miles
    Test number
    250469828914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,045 miles (+1,103)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,045 miles
    Test number
    462673533018
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass95,942 miles (+2,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    95,942 miles
    Test number
    583632816538
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass93,539 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    93,539 miles
    Test number
    413580121166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail93,537 miles (+2,265)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,537 miles
    Test number
    233994884273
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass91,272 miles (+911)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    91,272 miles
    Test number
    646064046059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,361 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    90,361 miles
    Test number
    274048196757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail90,360 miles (+635)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,360 miles
    Test number
    246675996042
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings chalked (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sun shade (8.3.1e)

  16. Pass89,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    89,725 miles
    Test number
    134242857699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,725 miles (+1,118)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,725 miles
    Test number
    245106369488
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass88,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    88,607 miles
    Test number
    935678264224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail88,607 miles (+105)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,607 miles
    Test number
    455728764248
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass88,502 miles (+1,570)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    88,502 miles
    Test number
    527693573258
    • DangerousOffside front brakepipe rubbing on wheel on lock
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass86,932 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    86,932 miles
    Test number
    665222202278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  22. Fail86,880 miles (+534)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,880 miles
    Test number
    629920772118
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre and rear tyres perishing /205/65/15 cracks in sidewalls

  23. Pass86,346 miles (+1,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    86,346 miles
    Test number
    955293971112
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  24. Pass84,592 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    84,592 miles
    Test number
    350868660147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass83,821 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    83,821 miles
    Test number
    360162389152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail83,808 miles (+133)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,808 miles
    Test number
    381660189145
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass83,675 miles (+266)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    83,675 miles
    Test number
    554167378116
    • NoteO/s/f brake binding slightly

  28. Pass83,409 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    83,409 miles
    Test number
    870580187198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass83,055 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    83,055 miles
    Test number
    663597276100
    • NoteSills rusty

Questions about EDP 1

What vehicle is registration EDP 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show EDP 1 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1989. 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 EDP 1 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on EDP 1 is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on EDP 1?
The MOT on EDP 1 is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has EDP 1 done?
EDP 1 was recorded at 98,659 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 778 miles a year.
Has EDP 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. EDP 1 has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on EDP 1 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 EDP 1 find?
EDP 1 passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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