Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 3,199 cc
P970 RDSMOT history
P970 RDS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 111,714 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 111,714 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,041 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P970 RDS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 1 Aug 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jun 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
P970 RDS was last recorded at 111,714 miles on 12 Jun 2025, 423 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 111,291 miles · 21 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 423 miles
- Average per year
- 2,041 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 111,714 miles
- 2024 – 111,291 miles
- 2023 – 111,044 miles
- 2021 – 109,821 miles
- 2020 – 108,421 miles
- 2019 – 107,580 miles
- 2018 – 103,953 miles
- 2017 – 102,468 miles
- 2016 – 100,078 miles
- 2015 – 98,562 miles
- 2014 – 96,971 miles
- 2013 – 93,085 miles
- 2012 – 90,312 miles
- 2011 – 87,410 miles
- 2010 – 85,052 miles
- 2009 – 81,915 miles
- 2008 – 79,506 miles
- 2007 – 76,809 miles
- 2006 – 73,033 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail111,714 miles
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Centre exhaust box corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Centre exhaust bracket broken
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Multiple front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Multiple front and rear suspension components corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside front ball joint dust boot deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail111,714 miles (+423)1 dangerous1 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,714 miles
- Test number
- 165344209622
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass111,291 miles (+247)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 111,291 miles
- Test number
- 661887764391
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion in various places
Pass111,044 miles (+1,223)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 111,044 miles
- Test number
- 934617705734
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass109,821 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 109,821 miles
- Test number
- 527253429997
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer casing (1.1.15 (a))
Fail109,821 miles (+1,400)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,821 miles
- Test number
- 619883453421
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer casing (1.1.15 (a))
Pass108,421 miles (+841)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 108,421 miles
- Test number
- 184673037263
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass107,580 miles (+3,627)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 107,580 miles
- Test number
- 205719649285
- AdvisoryExhaust system has surface corrosion
Pass103,953 miles (+11)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 103,953 miles
- Test number
- 772861152526
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust box corroded
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken
- AdvisoryMultiple front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated
- AdvisoryMultiple front and rear suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside front ball joint dust boot deteriorated
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fail103,942 miles (+1,474)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,942 miles
- Test number
- 606234265019
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust box corroded
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken
- AdvisoryMultiple front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated
- AdvisoryMultiple front and rear suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside front ball joint dust boot deteriorated
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass102,468 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 102,468 miles
- Test number
- 935832085308
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail102,468 miles (+2,390)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,468 miles
- Test number
- 201211759181
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass100,078 miles (+1,516)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 100,078 miles
- Test number
- 527620880945
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,562 miles (+1,591)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 98,562 miles
- Test number
- 192888659185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,971 miles (+3,886)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 96,971 miles
- Test number
- 906451844270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,085 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 93,085 miles
- Test number
- 349677223254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,082 miles (+2,770)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,082 miles
- Test number
- 998777223228
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass90,312 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 90,312 miles
- Test number
- 737252542254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,312 miles (+2,902)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,312 miles
- Test number
- 345042442240
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass87,410 miles (+2,358)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 87,410 miles
- Test number
- 727255441230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,052 miles (+71)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 85,052 miles
- Test number
- 402277330248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,981 miles (+3,066)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,981 miles
- Test number
- 964490430227
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass81,915 miles (+2,409)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 81,915 miles
- Test number
- 410814429214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,506 miles (+2,697)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 79,506 miles
- Test number
- 263388718231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,809 miles (+3,776)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 76,809 miles
- Test number
- 301499627483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,033 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 73,033 miles
- Test number
- 562810686174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P970 RDS
- Does P970 RDS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P970 RDS expired on 23 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P970 RDS?
- The MOT on P970 RDS expired on 23 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P970 RDS done?
- P970 RDS was recorded at 111,714 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2025, an average of 2,041 miles a year.
- Has P970 RDS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P970 RDS has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on P970 RDS 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 P970 RDS find?
- P970 RDS failed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 major defect, 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system; brake performance unable to be tested pipe burst; nearside front brake hose slightly chafed, and 6 more.
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