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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 3,199 cc

J66 SLCMOT history

J66 SLC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 12 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2023 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 74,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2023
Mileage
74,264 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2022
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 SLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
12 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 SLC was last recorded at 74,264 miles on 7 Sept 2022, 1,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
72,941 miles · 12 Aug 2020
Between the last two tests
1,323 miles
Average per year
2,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 74,264 miles
  • 2020 – 72,941 miles
  • 2019 – 71,219 miles
  • 2018 – 68,432 miles
  • 2017 – 65,528 miles
  • 2016 – 63,334 miles
  • 2015 – 60,697 miles
  • 2014 – 58,489 miles
  • 2013 – 55,063 miles
  • 2009 – 53,501 miles
  • 2008 – 48,218 miles
  • 2007 – 45,272 miles
  • 2006 – 41,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,264 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,264 miles (+1,323)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    74,264 miles
    Test number
    282765672182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass72,941 miles (+1,722)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    72,941 miles
    Test number
    984335670045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,219 miles (+2,787)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    71,219 miles
    Test number
    451187149952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,432 miles (+2,904)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    68,432 miles
    Test number
    400077226271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,528 miles (+2,194)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    65,528 miles
    Test number
    807239918935
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted restricted view
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass63,334 miles (+2,637)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,334 miles
    Test number
    389941309062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  7. Pass60,697 miles (+2,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    60,697 miles
    Test number
    771128139399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  8. Pass58,489 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,489 miles
    Test number
    376368724428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEmissions test carbon monoxide content at fast idle just met

  9. Fail58,489 miles (+3,426)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,489 miles
    Test number
    779518324213
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEmissions test carbon monoxide content at fast idle just met

  10. Pass55,063 miles (+721)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,063 miles
    Test number
    635615653255
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass54,342 miles (+841)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    54,342 miles
    Test number
    687740573074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,501 miles (+5,283)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    53,501 miles
    Test number
    652160459242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    48,218 miles
    Test number
    542752038235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,218 miles (+2,946)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,218 miles
    Test number
    954212238264
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass45,272 miles (+3,736)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,272 miles
    Test number
    612646447240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,536 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    41,536 miles
    Test number
    402734446202
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about J66 SLC

Does J66 SLC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J66 SLC expired on 6 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J66 SLC?
The MOT on J66 SLC expired on 6 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J66 SLC done?
J66 SLC was recorded at 74,264 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2022, an average of 2,043 miles a year.
Has J66 SLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 SLC has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2014.
Has the mileage on J66 SLC 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 J66 SLC find?
J66 SLC passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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