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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1994 · 2,799 cc

L59 HHMMOT history

L59 HHM is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 25 Jan 1994. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 70,391 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2025
Mileage
70,391 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2024
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L59 HHM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
25 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L59 HHM was last recorded at 70,391 miles on 9 Sept 2024, 345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,046 miles · 2 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
345 miles
Average per year
643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 70,391 miles
  • 2023 – 70,046 miles
  • 2022 – 69,594 miles
  • 2021 – 68,627 miles
  • 2020 – 67,423 miles
  • 2018 – 66,343 miles
  • 2017 – 64,571 miles
  • 2016 – 61,313 miles
  • 2015 – 60,609 miles
  • 2011 – 59,745 miles
  • 2010 – 59,725 miles
  • 2009 – 59,549 miles
  • 2008 – 59,408 miles
  • 2006 – 59,045 miles
  • 2005 – 58,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,391 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,391 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    70,391 miles
    Test number
    779709844867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail70,391 miles (+345)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,391 miles
    Test number
    597856380542
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass70,046 miles (+452)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    70,046 miles
    Test number
    330497703338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,594 miles (+967)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    69,594 miles
    Test number
    517944431909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,627 miles (+1,204)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    68,627 miles
    Test number
    415500284159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,423 miles (+1,080)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    67,423 miles
    Test number
    924820064069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,343 miles (+1,772)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,343 miles
    Test number
    568128782564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,571 miles (+3,258)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    64,571 miles
    Test number
    193690930510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,313 miles (+704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,313 miles
    Test number
    443983471573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass60,609 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    60,609 miles
    Test number
    713433088548
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK

  11. Fail60,609 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,609 miles
    Test number
    118229236576
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK

  12. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    107655333012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,745 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,745 miles
    Test number
    718997871267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,725 miles (+176)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    59,725 miles
    Test number
    180287120180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,549 miles (+141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    59,549 miles
    Test number
    640660729147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  16. Pass59,408 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    59,408 miles
    Test number
    180639658446
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  17. Fail59,408 miles (+363)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,408 miles
    Test number
    720168558080
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  18. Pass59,045 miles (+725)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    59,045 miles
    Test number
    733676826325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,320 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    58,320 miles
    Test number
    594027235353
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about L59 HHM

Does L59 HHM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L59 HHM expired on 8 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L59 HHM?
The MOT on L59 HHM expired on 8 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L59 HHM done?
L59 HHM was recorded at 70,391 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2024, an average of 643 miles a year.
Has L59 HHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L59 HHM has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L59 HHM 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 L59 HHM find?
L59 HHM passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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