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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1988 · 2,962 cc

MSM 575MOT history

MSM 575 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Dec 1988. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 98,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2023
Mileage
98,688 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MSM 575
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
30 Dec 1988
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

MSM 575 was last recorded at 98,688 miles on 6 Dec 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,685 miles · 5 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 98,688 miles
  • 2021 – 98,685 miles
  • 2019 – 98,659 miles
  • 2018 – 98,378 miles
  • 2017 – 98,197 miles
  • 2016 – 98,134 miles
  • 2015 – 98,111 miles
  • 2014 – 97,677 miles
  • 2013 – 97,261 miles
  • 2012 – 96,358 miles
  • 2011 – 95,381 miles
  • 2010 – 93,639 miles
  • 2009 – 91,974 miles
  • 2008 – 90,327 miles
  • 2006 – 85,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,688 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Steering linkages has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside rear tyre perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,688 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    98,688 miles
    Test number
    719803831466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail98,685 miles3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,685 miles
    Test number
    257024994596
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. Pass98,685 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    98,685 miles
    Test number
    554537312115
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering linkages has slight play
  4. Fail98,685 miles (+26)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,685 miles
    Test number
    110283878262
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering linkages has slight play
  5. Pass98,659 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,659 miles
    Test number
    374896610486
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail98,659 miles (+281)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,659 miles
    Test number
    299235269537
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass98,378 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    98,378 miles
    Test number
    319836242462
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Fail98,322 miles (+125)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,322 miles
    Test number
    575245334110
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate incorrect And Delaminated (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass98,197 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    98,197 miles
    Test number
    317412962849
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing
  10. Fail98,169 miles (+35)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,169 miles
    Test number
    566953578891
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing
  11. Pass98,134 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    98,134 miles
    Test number
    343008041690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,111 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    98,111 miles
    Test number
    547548905227
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre is tear all around the side wall,not deep enough to reached the ply or the cord.
  13. Fail98,111 miles (+434)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,111 miles
    Test number
    965878805222
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre is tear all around the side wall,not deep enough to reached the ply or the cord.
  14. Pass97,677 miles (+416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    97,677 miles
    Test number
    609642584165
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass97,261 miles (+903)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    97,261 miles
    Test number
    618293503270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,358 miles (+977)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    96,358 miles
    Test number
    117167602265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,381 miles (+1,742)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    95,381 miles
    Test number
    419591481116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass93,639 miles (+1,665)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    93,639 miles
    Test number
    841331280163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass91,974 miles (+1,647)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    91,974 miles
    Test number
    160881789134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass90,327 miles (+4,920)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    90,327 miles
    Test number
    922471218239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass85,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    85,407 miles
    Test number
    453274936346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MSM 575

What vehicle is registration MSM 575 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MSM 575 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Dec 1988. 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 MSM 575 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on MSM 575 expired on 5 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on MSM 575?
The MOT on MSM 575 expired on 5 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has MSM 575 done?
MSM 575 was recorded at 98,688 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2022, an average of 829 miles a year.
Has MSM 575 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MSM 575 has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on MSM 575 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 MSM 575 find?
MSM 575 passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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