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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1994 · 2,799 cc

JS 5042MOT history

JS 5042 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2022 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 91,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2022
Mileage
91,496 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2021
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JS 5042
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

JS 5042 was last recorded at 91,496 miles on 6 Dec 2021, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,484 miles · 10 Oct 2019
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
1,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 91,496 miles
  • 2019 – 91,484 miles
  • 2015 – 91,474 miles
  • 2012 – 89,042 miles
  • 2011 – 87,833 miles
  • 2010 – 85,967 miles
  • 2009 – 84,221 miles
  • 2008 – 81,870 miles
  • 2007 – 79,810 miles
  • 2006 – 76,934 miles
  • 2005 – 74,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,496 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking but still effective

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2006

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2006

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2006

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2006

Full MOT history

12 tests since 28 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,496 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    91,496 miles
    Test number
    831146735118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking but still effective

  2. Pass91,484 miles (+10)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,484 miles
    Test number
    417045966608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated but still effective

  3. Pass91,474 miles (+1)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    91,474 miles
    Test number
    745832065132
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteThrottle pedal stiff

  4. Fail91,473 miles (+2,431)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,473 miles
    Test number
    987181365123
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteThrottle pedal stiff

  5. Pass89,042 miles (+1,209)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    89,042 miles
    Test number
    579069422370
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  6. Pass87,833 miles (+1,866)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    87,833 miles
    Test number
    928409421397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,967 miles (+1,746)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    85,967 miles
    Test number
    413067310472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,221 miles (+2,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    84,221 miles
    Test number
    644458129386
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass81,870 miles (+2,060)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    81,870 miles
    Test number
    974965418304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,810 miles (+2,876)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    79,810 miles
    Test number
    101433627375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,934 miles (+2,249)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    76,934 miles
    Test number
    331294726311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  12. Pass74,685 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    74,685 miles
    Test number
    651582935349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about JS 5042

What vehicle is registration JS 5042 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JS 5042 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Dec 1994. 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 JS 5042 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on JS 5042 expired on 5 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on JS 5042?
The MOT on JS 5042 expired on 5 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has JS 5042 done?
JS 5042 was recorded at 91,496 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2021, an average of 1,049 miles a year.
Has JS 5042 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JS 5042 has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2015.
Has the mileage on JS 5042 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 JS 5042 find?
JS 5042 passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2021 with 4 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel, and 1 more.

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