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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1984 · 2,746 cc

MWH 45MOT history

MWH 45 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Nov 1984. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2024 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 41,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Dec 2024
Mileage
41,259 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2023
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MWH 45
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,746 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
1 Nov 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

MWH 45 was last recorded at 41,259 miles on 8 Dec 2023, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,250 miles · 20 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 41,259 miles
  • 2022 – 41,197 miles
  • 2021 – 40,840 miles
  • 2020 – 40,796 miles
  • 2019 – 40,766 miles
  • 2018 – 40,718 miles
  • 2017 – 40,655 miles
  • 2016 – 40,544 miles
  • 2015 – 40,394 miles
  • 2014 – 40,223 miles
  • 2013 – 40,014 miles
  • 2012 – 39,961 miles
  • 2011 – 39,852 miles
  • 2010 – 39,441 miles
  • 2009 – 39,325 miles
  • 2008 – 38,905 miles
  • 2007 – 38,574 miles
  • 2006 – 38,047 miles
  • 2005 – 37,533 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,259 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.

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right.

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,259 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    41,259 miles
    Test number
    360020696350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail41,250 miles (+53)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,250 miles
    Test number
    650703567074
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass41,197 miles (+357)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    41,197 miles
    Test number
    698008333727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,840 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    40,840 miles
    Test number
    454695722549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,796 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    40,796 miles
    Test number
    999861218841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass40,766 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    40,766 miles
    Test number
    534912349727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,718 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    40,718 miles
    Test number
    801219080551
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass40,655 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    40,655 miles
    Test number
    585307468178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,544 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    40,544 miles
    Test number
    799924469421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,394 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    40,394 miles
    Test number
    576509285151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,223 miles (+209)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    40,223 miles
    Test number
    156667774180
    • NoteSlight cracking on offside rear tyre

  12. Pass40,014 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    40,014 miles
    Test number
    567352573133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,961 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    39,961 miles
    Test number
    618251092112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,852 miles
    Test number
    407218971173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail39,852 miles (+411)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,852 miles
    Test number
    597208071197
    • FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOffside front floor corroded

  16. Pass39,441 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    39,441 miles
    Test number
    690179660158
    • NoteOffside front floor holed and corroded

  17. Fail39,441 miles (+116)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,441 miles
    Test number
    222299960171
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteOffside front floor holed and corroded

  18. Pass39,325 miles (+420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    39,325 miles
    Test number
    800393989155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass38,905 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    38,905 miles
    Test number
    180715788119
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCross member behind front bumper badly corroded

  20. Fail38,904 miles (+330)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,904 miles
    Test number
    842585388175
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCross member behind front bumper badly corroded

  21. Pass38,574 miles (+527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    38,574 miles
    Test number
    283624887453
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  22. Pass38,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    38,047 miles
    Test number
    332025886148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,047 miles (+514)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,047 miles
    Test number
    722424886179
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  24. Pass37,533 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    37,533 miles
    Test number
    904013575172
    • NoteNearside front tyre only just legal worn on out side edge

Questions about MWH 45

What vehicle is registration MWH 45 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MWH 45 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Nov 1984. 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 MWH 45 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on MWH 45 expired on 7 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on MWH 45?
The MOT on MWH 45 expired on 7 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has MWH 45 done?
MWH 45 was recorded at 41,259 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2023, an average of 202 miles a year.
Has MWH 45 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MWH 45 has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on MWH 45 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 MWH 45 find?
MWH 45 passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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