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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1992 · 2,960 cc

J79 ORTMOT history

J79 ORT is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 13 Jan 1992. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2023 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 67,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2023
Mileage
67,859 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2022
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J79 ORT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,960 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
13 Jan 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

J79 ORT was last recorded at 67,859 miles on 8 Apr 2022, 523 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2012.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,336 miles · 9 Jan 2012
Between the last two tests
523 miles
Average per year
974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 67,859 miles
  • 2012 – 67,336 miles
  • 2009 – 63,051 miles
  • 2008 – 60,214 miles
  • 2007 – 57,923 miles
  • 2006 – 54,997 miles
  • 2005 – 51,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,859 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes corroded
  • AdvisoryVarious underside corrosion

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 1 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,859 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    67,859 miles
    Test number
    453668154143
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious underside corrosion

  2. Fail67,859 miles (+523)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,859 miles
    Test number
    334816418060
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious underside corrosion

  3. Pass67,336 miles (+4,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    67,336 miles
    Test number
    705429202045
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  4. Pass63,051 miles (+2,837)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    63,051 miles
    Test number
    392645469402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,214 miles (+2,291)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    60,214 miles
    Test number
    803839348279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    57,923 miles
    Test number
    401584947282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail57,923 miles (+2,926)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,923 miles
    Test number
    170413947224
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  8. Pass54,997 miles (+3,309)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    54,997 miles
    Test number
    203270556228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    51,688 miles
    Test number
    181814645208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail51,688 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,688 miles
    Test number
    351594645497
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about J79 ORT

Does J79 ORT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J79 ORT expired on 7 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J79 ORT?
The MOT on J79 ORT expired on 7 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J79 ORT done?
J79 ORT was recorded at 67,859 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2022, an average of 974 miles a year.
Has J79 ORT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J79 ORT has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on J79 ORT 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 J79 ORT find?
J79 ORT passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2022 with 3 advisories: exhaust corroded; various metal brake pipes corroded; various underside corrosion.

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