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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 4,973 cc

R129 SPCMOT history

R129 SPC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 57,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jul 2026
Mileage
57,156 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R129 SPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R129 SPC was last recorded at 57,156 miles on 7 Jul 2025, 1,273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jul 2023: 55,083 miles, lower than 55,758 miles on 6 Jul 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
55,883 miles · 25 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,273 miles
Average per year
1,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 57,156 miles
  • 2024 – 55,883 miles
  • 2023 – 55,083 miles
  • 2022 – 55,758 miles
  • 2021 – 54,303 miles
  • 2020 – 53,756 miles
  • 2018 – 53,166 miles
  • 2017 – 51,989 miles
  • 2016 – 50,975 miles
  • 2015 – 49,201 miles
  • 2014 – 46,649 miles
  • 2013 – 43,931 miles
  • 2012 – 43,631 miles
  • 2011 – 39,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,156 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,156 miles (+1,273)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    57,156 miles
    Test number
    529755049758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,883 miles (+800)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    55,883 miles
    Test number
    549661063099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,083 miles (-675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    55,083 miles
    Test number
    604022153265
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass55,758 miles (+1,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    55,758 miles
    Test number
    132968074491
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail54,719 miles (+416)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,719 miles
    Test number
    883296956134
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass54,303 miles (+547)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    54,303 miles
    Test number
    616996460159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,756 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    53,756 miles
    Test number
    587061765632
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail53,702 miles (+536)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,702 miles
    Test number
    194479252564
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass53,166 miles (+1,177)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,166 miles
    Test number
    890565599543
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass51,989 miles (+1,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,989 miles
    Test number
    833202403559
    • 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)

  11. Pass50,975 miles (+1,774)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,975 miles
    Test number
    479554343918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,201 miles (+2,552)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,201 miles
    Test number
    494971800680
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre prematurely wearing on outside edge - advise wheel alignment
    • AdvisoryKnocking noise coming from engine?
    • AdvisoryOil leak under engine

  13. Pass46,649 miles (+2,718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    46,649 miles
    Test number
    616049634272
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass43,931 miles (+300)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    43,931 miles
    Test number
    496649223214
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass43,631 miles (+3,988)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    43,631 miles
    Test number
    625619152250
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass39,643 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    39,643 miles
    Test number
    425360161295
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about R129 SPC

Does R129 SPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R129 SPC expired on 8 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R129 SPC?
The MOT on R129 SPC expired on 8 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R129 SPC done?
R129 SPC was recorded at 57,156 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2025, an average of 1,269 miles a year.
Has R129 SPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R129 SPC has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on R129 SPC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jul 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R129 SPC find?
R129 SPC passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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