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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

MRC 830MOT history

MRC 830 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 43,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

MRC 830 blue 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 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
43,276 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,388 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MRC 830
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

MRC 830 was last recorded at 43,276 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,148 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
128 miles
Average per year
1,388 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 43,276 miles
  • 2024 – 43,148 miles
  • 2023 – 42,926 miles
  • 2022 – 42,758 miles
  • 2021 – 42,262 miles
  • 2020 – 42,014 miles
  • 2019 – 41,388 miles
  • 2018 – 40,919 miles
  • 2017 – 39,955 miles
  • 2016 – 39,399 miles
  • 2015 – 38,763 miles
  • 2014 – 37,589 miles
  • 2013 – 36,759 miles
  • 2012 – 35,986 miles
  • 2011 – 34,849 miles
  • 2010 – 33,459 miles
  • 2009 – 29,576 miles
  • 2008 – 26,034 miles
  • 2007 – 20,342 miles
  • 2006 – 16,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,276 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing/worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,276 miles (+128)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    43,276 miles
    Test number
    909091874144
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing/worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass43,148 miles (+222)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    43,148 miles
    Test number
    706833529609
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass42,926 miles (+168)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    42,926 miles
    Test number
    742359627667
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge

  4. Pass42,758 miles (+496)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    42,758 miles
    Test number
    288381142641
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin check in 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass42,262 miles (+248)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    42,262 miles
    Test number
    675383490403
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass42,014 miles (+626)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    42,014 miles
    Test number
    647150164912
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass41,388 miles (+469)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    41,388 miles
    Test number
    361466621241
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight wear/corrosion on all brake discs

  8. Pass40,919 miles (+964)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    40,919 miles
    Test number
    843780167217
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped ns (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion / wear front and rear brake discs

  9. Pass39,955 miles (+556)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    39,955 miles
    Test number
    617836351046
    • AdvisoryFront Both brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Both brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear brakes binding slightly
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass39,399 miles (+636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    39,399 miles
    Test number
    703632230471
    • AdvisoryFront Both brake discs worn and corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Both brake discs corroded

  11. Pass38,763 miles (+1,174)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    38,763 miles
    Test number
    443724306919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,589 miles (+830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    37,589 miles
    Test number
    356991414273
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass36,759 miles (+773)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    36,759 miles
    Test number
    836635103256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass35,986 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    35,986 miles
    Test number
    346975112479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront Brake discs worn/lipped

  15. Fail35,986 miles (+1,137)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,986 miles
    Test number
    156864112273
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront Brake discs worn/lipped

  16. Pass34,849 miles (+1,390)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    34,849 miles
    Test number
    565920711259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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. Pass33,459 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    33,459 miles
    Test number
    752215710246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  18. Fail33,459 miles (+3,883)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,459 miles
    Test number
    671255410232
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  19. Pass29,576 miles (+3,542)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,576 miles
    Test number
    862697369152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,034 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,034 miles
    Test number
    183409658103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail25,982 miles (+5,640)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,982 miles
    Test number
    201894758486
    • FailureNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass20,342 miles (+4,015)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    20,342 miles
    Test number
    523700917158
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass16,327 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    16,327 miles
    Test number
    424783646198
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to legal limit !!!!

Questions about MRC 830

What vehicle is registration MRC 830 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MRC 830 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 May 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 MRC 830 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on MRC 830 expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on MRC 830?
The MOT on MRC 830 expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has MRC 830 done?
MRC 830 was recorded at 43,276 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 1,388 miles a year.
Has MRC 830 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MRC 830 has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2012.
Has the mileage on MRC 830 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 MRC 830 find?
MRC 830 passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 1 more.

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