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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 4,973 cc

L105 RGWMOT history

L105 RGW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 27 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 73,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jul 2025
Mileage
73,722 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L105 RGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
27 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L105 RGW was last recorded at 73,722 miles on 22 Jul 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,722 miles · 21 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 73,722 miles
  • 2023 – 73,722 miles
  • 2018 – 73,706 miles
  • 2017 – 73,637 miles
  • 2016 – 72,398 miles
  • 2015 – 71,644 miles
  • 2014 – 70,333 miles
  • 2013 – 66,721 miles
  • 2012 – 62,131 miles
  • 2011 – 56,873 miles
  • 2010 – 55,865 miles
  • 2009 – 54,867 miles
  • 2008 – 54,532 miles
  • 2007 – 53,306 miles
  • 2006 – 53,070 miles
  • 2005 – 46,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,722 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.

  • ASR (traction control light on).

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    73,722 miles
    Test number
    239307679624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    73,722 miles
    Test number
    534065332670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail73,722 miles (+16)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,722 miles
    Test number
    871426687911
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  4. Pass73,706 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    73,706 miles
    Test number
    228594525583
    • AdvisoryASR (traction control light on).

  5. Fail73,698 miles (+61)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,698 miles
    Test number
    547759662553
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryASR (traction control light on).

  6. Pass73,637 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,637 miles
    Test number
    368599079507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail73,633 miles (+1,235)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,633 miles
    Test number
    930960045486
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  8. Pass72,398 miles (+754)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,398 miles
    Test number
    169964118331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,644 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    71,644 miles
    Test number
    825471115109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail71,644 miles (+1,311)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,644 miles
    Test number
    279191015162
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass70,333 miles (+3,612)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,333 miles
    Test number
    846737624166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust system corroded.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly cracked on outer edge.
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass66,721 miles (+4,590)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    66,721 miles
    Test number
    898593413181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,131 miles (+5,258)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,131 miles
    Test number
    227301322121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteNoise from offside front top mount when steering turned

  14. Pass56,873 miles (+1,008)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    56,873 miles
    Test number
    996437111124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,865 miles (+998)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    55,865 miles
    Test number
    332771110184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,867 miles (+335)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    54,867 miles
    Test number
    313299599008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,532 miles (+1,226)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    54,532 miles
    Test number
    890628108114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,306 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    53,306 miles
    Test number
    952141627199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,280 miles (+210)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,280 miles
    Test number
    241480327469
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass53,070 miles (+6,669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    53,070 miles
    Test number
    190160556212
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass46,401 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    46,401 miles
    Test number
    933530975231
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about L105 RGW

Does L105 RGW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L105 RGW expired on 21 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L105 RGW?
The MOT on L105 RGW expired on 21 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L105 RGW done?
L105 RGW was recorded at 73,722 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2024, an average of 1,452 miles a year.
Has L105 RGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L105 RGW has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on L105 RGW 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 L105 RGW find?
L105 RGW passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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