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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc

FRB 22MOT history

FRB 22 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 25 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 89,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

FRB 22 black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
89,879 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FRB 22
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
25 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

FRB 22 was last recorded at 89,879 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,450 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
429 miles
Average per year
2,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,879 miles
  • 2024 – 89,450 miles
  • 2023 – 88,970 miles
  • 2022 – 87,860 miles
  • 2021 – 86,795 miles
  • 2019 – 85,856 miles
  • 2018 – 82,293 miles
  • 2017 – 79,184 miles
  • 2016 – 76,669 miles
  • 2015 – 74,822 miles
  • 2014 – 72,530 miles
  • 2012 – 70,204 miles
  • 2011 – 69,584 miles
  • 2010 – 65,897 miles
  • 2009 – 53,321 miles
  • 2007 – 44,085 miles
  • 2006 – 38,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,879 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,879 miles (+429)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    89,879 miles
    Test number
    647876788685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,450 miles (+480)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    89,450 miles
    Test number
    162470282330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,970 miles (+1,110)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    88,970 miles
    Test number
    499404343352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,860 miles (+1,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    87,860 miles
    Test number
    811455674779
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass86,795 miles (+939)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    86,795 miles
    Test number
    161311647653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,856 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    85,856 miles
    Test number
    929645976195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail85,856 miles (+3,563)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,856 miles
    Test number
    566291265002
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Warning lamp illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass82,293 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,293 miles
    Test number
    728288613959
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryTravel in hand brake lever

  9. Fail82,293 miles (+3,109)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,293 miles
    Test number
    604507883597
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryTravel in hand brake lever

  10. Pass79,184 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    79,184 miles
    Test number
    356539271937
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded off side front and near side rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

  11. Fail79,184 miles (+2,515)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,184 miles
    Test number
    166262295995
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded off side front and near side rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass76,669 miles (+1,847)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    76,669 miles
    Test number
    493227248210
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear not all segments working on stop lamp
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured 2.0mm and starting to perish (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just over wear bars (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass74,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    74,822 miles
    Test number
    838671265130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,821 miles (+2,291)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,821 miles
    Test number
    709551365168
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass72,530 miles (+2,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    72,530 miles
    Test number
    206665504101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass70,204 miles (+620)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    70,204 miles
    Test number
    476035962154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass69,584 miles (+3,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,584 miles
    Test number
    566931431181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass65,897 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    65,897 miles
    Test number
    491552770011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Fail65,897 miles (+12,576)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,897 miles
    Test number
    114041370041
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass53,321 miles (+9,236)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    53,321 miles
    Test number
    152035259093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,085 miles (+5,758)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    44,085 miles
    Test number
    722201517269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass38,327 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    38,327 miles
    Test number
    240558286121
    • NoteBoth front tyres near limit

Questions about FRB 22

What vehicle is registration FRB 22 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FRB 22 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 25 Mar 2000. 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 FRB 22 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FRB 22 is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on FRB 22?
The MOT on FRB 22 is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FRB 22 done?
FRB 22 was recorded at 89,879 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 2,667 miles a year.
Has FRB 22 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FRB 22 has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on FRB 22 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 FRB 22 find?
FRB 22 passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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