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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 4,973 cc

K83 UJFMOT history

K83 UJF is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 10 Mar 1993. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2023 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 106,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2023
Mileage
106,858 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2022
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K83 UJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
10 Mar 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K83 UJF was last recorded at 106,858 miles on 17 Feb 2022, 720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Apr 2020: 105,883 miles, lower than 109,440 miles on 29 May 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
106,138 miles · 21 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
720 miles
Average per year
1,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 106,858 miles
  • 2021 – 106,138 miles
  • 2020 – 105,883 miles
  • 2019 – 109,440 miles
  • 2018 – 101,887 miles
  • 2017 – 100,081 miles
  • 2016 – 98,167 miles
  • 2015 – 96,914 miles
  • 2014 – 96,912 miles
  • 2009 – 95,445 miles
  • 2008 – 93,888 miles
  • 2007 – 91,692 miles
  • 2006 – 88,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,858 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,858 miles (+720)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    106,858 miles
    Test number
    601956258286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,138 miles (+255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    106,138 miles
    Test number
    817454401585
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass105,883 miles (-3,557)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    105,883 miles
    Test number
    500745728587
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  4. Pass109,440 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2020
    Odometer
    109,440 miles
    Test number
    331585853524
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail109,440 miles (+7,553)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,440 miles
    Test number
    670312512184
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass101,887 miles (+1,806)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    101,887 miles
    Test number
    639731178096
    • 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)

  7. Pass100,081 miles (+1,914)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    100,081 miles
    Test number
    668416933952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,167 miles (+1,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    98,167 miles
    Test number
    212896846022
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass96,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    96,914 miles
    Test number
    508900145136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail96,914 miles (+2)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,914 miles
    Test number
    727560245132
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  11. Fail96,912 miles (+1,467)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,912 miles
    Test number
    279072134489
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass95,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    95,445 miles
    Test number
    614860479056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,445 miles (+1,557)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,445 miles
    Test number
    384329769027
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)

  14. Pass93,888 miles (+2,196)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    93,888 miles
    Test number
    804110978044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,692 miles (+3,354)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    91,692 miles
    Test number
    242571527443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,338 miles (+92)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    88,338 miles
    Test number
    581678516005
    • 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)

  17. Fail88,246 miles1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,246 miles
    Test number
    150862316095
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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 K83 UJF

Does K83 UJF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K83 UJF expired on 16 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K83 UJF?
The MOT on K83 UJF expired on 16 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K83 UJF done?
K83 UJF was recorded at 106,858 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2022, an average of 1,156 miles a year.
Has K83 UJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K83 UJF has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2019.
Has the mileage on K83 UJF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Apr 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K83 UJF find?
K83 UJF passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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