Mercedes-Benz SL
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,799 cc
R129 RDAMOT history
R129 RDA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 15 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 46,306 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 46,306 mi
- At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 20 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 1,035 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R129 RDA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 15 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R129 RDA was last recorded at 46,306 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 46,249 miles · 2 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 57 miles
- Average per year
- 1,035 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 46,306 miles
- 2025 – 46,249 miles
- 2024 – 46,026 miles
- 2023 – 45,605 miles
- 2022 – 44,352 miles
- 2021 – 43,473 miles
- 2020 – 43,413 miles
- 2019 – 42,671 miles
- 2018 – 42,049 miles
- 2017 – 41,472 miles
- 2016 – 41,170 miles
- 2015 – 40,414 miles
- 2014 – 39,269 miles
- 2013 – 37,502 miles
- 2012 – 36,003 miles
- 2011 – 34,659 miles
- 2009 – 33,063 miles
- 2008 – 30,692 miles
- 2007 – 28,539 miles
- 2006 – 26,070 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 16 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass46,306 miles (+57)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 46,306 miles
- Test number
- 781542879621
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,249 miles (+223)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 46,249 miles
- Test number
- 571912742060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,026 miles (+421)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 46,026 miles
- Test number
- 658950358412
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass45,605 miles (+1,253)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2024
- Odometer
- 45,605 miles
- Test number
- 473307973425
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass44,352 miles (+879)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2023
- Odometer
- 44,352 miles
- Test number
- 869667092883
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass43,473 miles (+60)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2022
- Odometer
- 43,473 miles
- Test number
- 706265484099
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass43,413 miles (+742)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 43,413 miles
- Test number
- 409909688489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,671 miles (+622)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 42,671 miles
- Test number
- 534747203311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,049 miles (+577)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2019
- Odometer
- 42,049 miles
- Test number
- 373758816381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,472 miles (+302)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2018
- Odometer
- 41,472 miles
- Test number
- 840688659031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,170 miles (+756)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2017
- Odometer
- 41,170 miles
- Test number
- 855129044972
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,414 miles (+1,145)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2016
- Odometer
- 40,414 miles
- Test number
- 195475835100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,269 miles (+1,767)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2015
- Odometer
- 39,269 miles
- Test number
- 588235234170
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass37,502 miles (+1,499)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2014
- Odometer
- 37,502 miles
- Test number
- 568667333137
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass36,003 miles (+1,344)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 36,003 miles
- Test number
- 347919572090
- NoteRear brake pipe getting corroded
Pass34,659 miles (+1,596)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 34,659 miles
- Test number
- 386103771060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,063 miles (+2,371)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 33,063 miles
- Test number
- 514491239314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,692 miles (+2,153)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 30,692 miles
- Test number
- 320426418352
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- NoteBoth front wheel bearings slight play
Pass28,539 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 28,539 miles
- Test number
- 212274237367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,539 miles (+2,469)1 dangerous1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,539 miles
- Test number
- 210483137322
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteFront brake pads worn low both sides
Pass26,070 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 26,070 miles
- Test number
- 650780426372
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- NoteBoth front hubs slight free play
- NoteHandbrake just passes mot standard on hold
Questions about R129 RDA
- Does R129 RDA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R129 RDA is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R129 RDA?
- The MOT on R129 RDA is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R129 RDA done?
- R129 RDA was recorded at 46,306 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 1,035 miles a year.
- Has R129 RDA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R129 RDA has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2007.
- Has the mileage on R129 RDA 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 R129 RDA find?
- R129 RDA passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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