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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,973 cc

KEN 639MOT history

KEN 639 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 25 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2024 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 99,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2024
Mileage
99,206 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2023
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KEN 639
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2024
Latest MOT test
27 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

KEN 639 was last recorded at 99,206 miles on 27 May 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,205 miles · 17 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 99,206 miles
  • 2021 – 99,005 miles
  • 2019 – 98,543 miles
  • 2018 – 97,397 miles
  • 2014 – 97,210 miles
  • 2010 – 96,384 miles
  • 2009 – 93,770 miles
  • 2008 – 90,468 miles
  • 2007 – 85,968 miles
  • 2006 – 82,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,206 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CENTRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • All suspension arms starting to show signs of corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both rear coil springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,206 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    99,206 miles
    Test number
    146552481473
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CENTRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail99,205 miles (+200)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,205 miles
    Test number
    548942251682
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CENTRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass99,005 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    99,005 miles
    Test number
    468940703005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension arms starting to show signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded

  4. Fail99,005 miles (+462)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,005 miles
    Test number
    753092838414
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension arms starting to show signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded

  5. Pass98,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    98,543 miles
    Test number
    501209393606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail98,543 miles (+1,146)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,543 miles
    Test number
    172403203109
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass97,397 miles (+187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    97,397 miles
    Test number
    677948647325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass97,210 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    97,210 miles
    Test number
    188034974149
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  9. Fail97,210 miles (+826)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,210 miles
    Test number
    396671674144
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  10. Pass96,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    96,384 miles
    Test number
    634054100234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail96,384 miles (+2,614)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,384 miles
    Test number
    661593600228
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  12. Pass93,770 miles (+3,302)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    93,770 miles
    Test number
    174925599191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,468 miles (+4,500)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    90,468 miles
    Test number
    452717798118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,968 miles (+3,245)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    85,968 miles
    Test number
    890874497190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    82,723 miles
    Test number
    201894586447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about KEN 639

What vehicle is registration KEN 639 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KEN 639 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 25 May 1999. 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 KEN 639 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on KEN 639 expired on 26 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on KEN 639?
The MOT on KEN 639 expired on 26 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has KEN 639 done?
KEN 639 was recorded at 99,206 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2023, an average of 975 miles a year.
Has KEN 639 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KEN 639 has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2023.
Has the mileage on KEN 639 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 KEN 639 find?
KEN 639 passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2023 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension corroded; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing centre.

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