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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 2,799 cc

H1 EUSMOT history

H1 EUS is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Aug 1994. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 207,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
207,427 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H1 EUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H1 EUS was last recorded at 207,427 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 2,646 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,781 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,646 miles
Average per year
3,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 207,427 miles
  • 2025 – 204,781 miles
  • 2024 – 202,888 miles
  • 2023 – 201,776 miles
  • 2022 – 200,616 miles
  • 2021 – 199,200 miles
  • 2020 – 197,653 miles
  • 2019 – 194,576 miles
  • 2018 – 191,686 miles
  • 2017 – 189,623 miles
  • 2016 – 187,322 miles
  • 2015 – 185,193 miles
  • 2014 – 181,017 miles
  • 2013 – 178,114 miles
  • 2012 – 174,483 miles
  • 2011 – 166,946 miles
  • 2010 – 159,820 miles
  • 2009 – 153,375 miles
  • 2008 – 145,900 miles
  • 2006 – 133,919 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,427 miles
  • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,427 miles (+2,646)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    207,427 miles
    Test number
    388051690594
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass204,781 miles (+1,893)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    204,781 miles
    Test number
    875052009303
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive At engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass202,888 miles (+1,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    202,888 miles
    Test number
    343456421525
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass201,776 miles (+1,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    201,776 miles
    Test number
    506750754133
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass200,616 miles (+1,416)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    200,616 miles
    Test number
    261737344300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass199,200 miles (+1,547)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    199,200 miles
    Test number
    391099351226
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met minimum requirement
  7. Pass197,653 miles (+3,077)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    197,653 miles
    Test number
    857139033313
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  8. Pass194,576 miles (+2,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    194,576 miles
    Test number
    558033756907
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass191,686 miles (+2,063)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    191,686 miles
    Test number
    886022721363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass189,623 miles (+2,301)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    189,623 miles
    Test number
    820561868167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass187,322 miles (+2,129)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    187,322 miles
    Test number
    275510572877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass185,193 miles (+4,176)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    185,193 miles
    Test number
    597963805062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass181,017 miles (+2,903)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    181,017 miles
    Test number
    596485124015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass178,114 miles (+3,631)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    178,114 miles
    Test number
    758133623044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass174,483 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    174,483 miles
    Test number
    766540832081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvanced corrosion on exhaust system
    • NoteO/S headlamp lens damaged and has dampness inside lens
  16. Fail174,483 miles (+7,537)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,483 miles
    Test number
    799877022049
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvanced corrosion on exhaust system
    • NoteO/S headlamp lens damaged and has dampness inside lens
  17. Pass166,946 miles (+7,126)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    166,946 miles
    Test number
    548528721042
    • NoteBoth front tyres have advanced wear.
    • NoteCeantre exhaust has advanced corrosion.
    • NoteOffside headlamp glass damaged...headlamp moist with condensation.
    • NoteSlight oil leakage from centre of engine sump area.
  18. Pass159,820 miles (+6,445)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    159,820 miles
    Test number
    571498020077
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has advance wear on inner edge
  19. Pass153,375 miles (+7,475)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    153,375 miles
    Test number
    131188229429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass145,900 miles (+11,981)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    145,900 miles
    Test number
    413441138041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail133,919 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,919 miles
    Test number
    290589126176
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass133,919 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    133,919 miles
    Test number
    562439126149
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about H1 EUS

Does H1 EUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H1 EUS is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on H1 EUS?
The MOT on H1 EUS is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H1 EUS done?
H1 EUS was recorded at 207,427 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 3,728 miles a year.
Has H1 EUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H1 EUS has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2012.
Has the mileage on H1 EUS 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 H1 EUS find?
H1 EUS passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; nearside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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