Mercedes-Benz SL
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 4,973 cc
EVJ 129MOT history
EVJ 129 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 24 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 44,059 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 May 2027
- Mileage
- 44,059 mi
- At MOT on 19 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 678 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- EVJ 129
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,973 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 24 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
EVJ 129 was last recorded at 44,059 miles on 19 May 2026, 66 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Nov 2012: 41,810 miles, lower than 41,862 miles on 7 Jun 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 43,993 miles · 7 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 66 miles
- Average per year
- 678 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 44,059 miles
- 2025 – 43,993 miles
- 2023 – 43,984 miles
- 2022 – 43,972 miles
- 2021 – 43,899 miles
- 2020 – 43,867 miles
- 2019 – 43,211 miles
- 2018 – 42,656 miles
- 2016 – 42,477 miles
- 2013 – 42,009 miles
- 2012 – 41,810 miles
- 2011 – 41,862 miles
- 2010 – 41,199 miles
- 2009 – 40,686 miles
- 2007 – 34,786 miles
- 2006 – 30,673 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Underside of vehicle covered in underseal.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2011
Full MOT history
20 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass44,059 miles (+66)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2027
- Odometer
- 44,059 miles
- Test number
- 723206665777
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,993 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 43,993 miles
- Test number
- 615512543431
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal.
Fail43,991 miles (+7)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,991 miles
- Test number
- 447207820185
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal.
Pass43,984 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 43,984 miles
- Test number
- 824527762722
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,972 miles (+73)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 43,972 miles
- Test number
- 191991584155
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Pass43,899 miles (+32)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 43,899 miles
- Test number
- 940863161921
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,867 miles (+656)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 43,867 miles
- Test number
- 298037215302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,211 miles (+555)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 43,211 miles
- Test number
- 150299973731
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,656 miles (+179)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 42,656 miles
- Test number
- 511144199368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,477 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 42,477 miles
- Test number
- 100111612313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,477 miles (+468)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,477 miles
- Test number
- 494040257810
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both lamps (1.8)
Pass42,009 miles (+199)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 42,009 miles
- Test number
- 157267823304
- NoteN/s/r tyre bald on inner edge and 2mm across centre advise replacement
Pass41,810 miles (-52)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 41,810 miles
- Test number
- 876564132309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,862 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 41,862 miles
- Test number
- 265598951475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,862 miles (+663)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,862 miles
- Test number
- 787374951157
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass41,199 miles (+513)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2011
- Odometer
- 41,199 miles
- Test number
- 761017520164
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOsf tyre outer side wall slight cut / but ok - osr tyre has a small bulge on outer side wall of tyre
- NoteRear tyres wearing on the inside shoulder / rear coil springs surface rust appearance -rear brake pads worn low to 1.5mm thickness - free play in both sides front shock top bushes - serv brake pedal a lttle spongy -
Pass40,686 miles (+5,900)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 40,686 miles
- Test number
- 893260549046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,786 miles (+4,113)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 34,786 miles
- Test number
- 524121577264
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass30,673 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 30,673 miles
- Test number
- 333804036464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,673 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,673 miles
- Test number
- 351043436458
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Questions about EVJ 129
- What vehicle is registration EVJ 129 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show EVJ 129 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 24 Aug 1998. 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 EVJ 129 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on EVJ 129 is valid until 18 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on EVJ 129?
- The MOT on EVJ 129 is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has EVJ 129 done?
- EVJ 129 was recorded at 44,059 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 678 miles a year.
- Has EVJ 129 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. EVJ 129 has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on EVJ 129 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Nov 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on EVJ 129 find?
- EVJ 129 passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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