Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

MHH 533MOT history

MHH 533 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 20 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 26,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2025.

MHH 533 silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2026
Mileage
26,368 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
908 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for MHH 533 in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
MHH 533
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2026
Latest MOT test
1 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

MHH 533 was last recorded at 26,368 miles on 1 May 2025, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,336 miles · 20 May 2024
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 26,368 miles
  • 2024 – 26,336 miles
  • 2023 – 26,069 miles
  • 2022 – 25,929 miles
  • 2020 – 25,701 miles
  • 2019 – 24,396 miles
  • 2018 – 24,010 miles
  • 2017 – 23,617 miles
  • 2015 – 22,527 miles
  • 2013 – 19,674 miles
  • 2012 – 18,658 miles
  • 2010 – 15,928 miles
  • 2009 – 14,388 miles
  • 2008 – 12,500 miles
  • 2007 – 10,640 miles
  • 2005 – 8,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,368 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Battery warning on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Inner track control arm bush leaking oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,368 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    26,368 miles
    Test number
    573742602945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass26,336 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    26,336 miles
    Test number
    842739749467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail26,336 miles (+267)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,336 miles
    Test number
    181550044484
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass26,069 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    26,069 miles
    Test number
    390240480466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail26,068 miles (+139)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,068 miles
    Test number
    591738775370
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass25,929 miles (+228)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    25,929 miles
    Test number
    423946851240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on

  7. Pass25,701 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    25,701 miles
    Test number
    136061319859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery warning on

  8. Fail25,701 miles (+1,305)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,701 miles
    Test number
    183313282694
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery warning on

  9. Pass24,396 miles (+386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    24,396 miles
    Test number
    589405757585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner track control arm bush leaking oil

  10. Pass24,010 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    24,010 miles
    Test number
    932705595517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner track control arm bush leaking oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail24,010 miles (+393)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,010 miles
    Test number
    209072658995
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner track control arm bush leaking oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass23,617 miles (+1,090)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    23,617 miles
    Test number
    918473622246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass22,527 miles (+2,853)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    22,527 miles
    Test number
    505044835006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,674 miles (+1,016)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    19,674 miles
    Test number
    375645693037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass18,658 miles (+24)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    18,658 miles
    Test number
    248755692091
    • NoteSrs light on

  16. Fail18,634 miles (+2,706)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,634 miles
    Test number
    447069982003
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass15,928 miles (+1,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    15,928 miles
    Test number
    783645150120
    • 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)

  18. Pass14,388 miles (+1,888)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    14,388 miles
    Test number
    224388249426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,500 miles (+1,860)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    12,500 miles
    Test number
    421638218025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,640 miles (+1,859)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    10,640 miles
    Test number
    172835307053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    8,781 miles
    Test number
    421164055318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MHH 533

What vehicle is registration MHH 533 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MHH 533 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 20 Dec 2002. 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 MHH 533 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on MHH 533 expired on 19 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on MHH 533?
The MOT on MHH 533 expired on 19 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has MHH 533 done?
MHH 533 was recorded at 26,368 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2025, an average of 908 miles a year.
Has MHH 533 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MHH 533 has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2024.
Has the mileage on MHH 533 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 MHH 533 find?
MHH 533 passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

Related registrations

Browse all MH registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.