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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 4,973 cc

R129 VYCMOT history

R129 VYC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 25 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 124,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
124,348 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R129 VYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
25 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R129 VYC was last recorded at 124,348 miles on 7 May 2026, 485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,863 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
485 miles
Average per year
1,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,348 miles
  • 2025 – 123,863 miles
  • 2024 – 122,829 miles
  • 2023 – 121,798 miles
  • 2022 – 120,470 miles
  • 2021 – 119,530 miles
  • 2020 – 119,082 miles
  • 2019 – 117,776 miles
  • 2017 – 114,954 miles
  • 2016 – 108,153 miles
  • 2015 – 103,935 miles
  • 2012 – 103,361 miles
  • 2010 – 102,354 miles
  • 2009 – 100,823 miles
  • 2008 – 99,787 miles
  • 2007 – 98,090 miles
  • 2006 – 96,279 miles
  • 2005 – 92,435 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,348 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,348 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    124,348 miles
    Test number
    461696252382
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Fail124,348 miles (+485)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,348 miles
    Test number
    964723013883
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass123,863 miles (+1,034)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    123,863 miles
    Test number
    796395766112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,829 miles (+1,031)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    122,829 miles
    Test number
    630351455424
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass121,798 miles (+1,328)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    121,798 miles
    Test number
    825029710956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,470 miles (+940)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    120,470 miles
    Test number
    430058224464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper strut mounting slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper strut mounting slightly perished and dust cover split and perished

  7. Pass119,530 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    119,530 miles
    Test number
    457778745529
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mount rubbers are split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses are perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Above the rear axle.

  8. Fail119,530 miles (+448)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,530 miles
    Test number
    311885836380
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mount rubbers are split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses are perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Above the rear axle.

  9. Pass119,082 miles (+1,306)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    119,082 miles
    Test number
    921913248997
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mount rubbers are split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The offside front metal brake pipe is corroded. (that feeds the flexible) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexible brake hoses have light perish cracks. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both fuel pipes are heavily corroded above the rear subframe.

  10. Pass117,776 miles (+2,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    117,776 miles
    Test number
    415958503224
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  11. Pass114,954 miles (+6,801)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    114,954 miles
    Test number
    862062586788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,153 miles (+4,218)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    108,153 miles
    Test number
    736660801636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,935 miles (+574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    103,935 miles
    Test number
    376966535202
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass103,361 miles (+1,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    103,361 miles
    Test number
    877930492090
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  15. Fail102,354 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,354 miles
    Test number
    151313720212
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass102,354 miles (+1,531)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    102,354 miles
    Test number
    882483920226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,823 miles (+1,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    100,823 miles
    Test number
    794083329265
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass99,787 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    99,787 miles
    Test number
    931881738259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Fail99,787 miles (+1,697)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,787 miles
    Test number
    983951838206
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass98,090 miles (+1,811)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    98,090 miles
    Test number
    393330327490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass96,279 miles (+3,844)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    96,279 miles
    Test number
    383249026225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass92,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    92,435 miles
    Test number
    432350235294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R129 VYC

Does R129 VYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R129 VYC is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on R129 VYC?
The MOT on R129 VYC is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R129 VYC done?
R129 VYC was recorded at 124,348 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 1,540 miles a year.
Has R129 VYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R129 VYC has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on R129 VYC 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 VYC find?
R129 VYC passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside front lower.

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