Mercedes-Benz SL
Red · Petrol · 1997 · 4,973 cc
R389 GGRMOT history
R389 GGR is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 71,876 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 71,876 mi
- At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,840 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R389 GGR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,973 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R389 GGR was last recorded at 71,876 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 64 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 71,812 miles · 2 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 64 miles
- Average per year
- 1,840 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,876 miles
- 2025 – 69,165 miles
- 2024 – 66,105 miles
- 2023 – 65,940 miles
- 2022 – 65,782 miles
- 2020 – 65,089 miles
- 2019 – 61,221 miles
- 2018 – 56,370 miles
- 2017 – 51,613 miles
- 2015 – 46,806 miles
- 2011 – 42,157 miles
- 2008 – 40,644 miles
- 2007 – 37,747 miles
- 2006 – 34,727 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Full MOT history
17 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,876 miles (+64)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 71,876 miles
- Test number
- 894254686433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,812 miles (+2,647)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,812 miles
- Test number
- 239584176841
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass69,165 miles (+3,060)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 69,165 miles
- Test number
- 704175579607
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,105 miles (+165)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 66,105 miles
- Test number
- 694789741357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,940 miles (+158)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 65,940 miles
- Test number
- 328045658836
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,782 miles (+693)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 65,782 miles
- Test number
- 338955820476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,089 miles (+3,868)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 65,089 miles
- Test number
- 241966770147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,221 miles (+4,851)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 61,221 miles
- Test number
- 785692048919
- AdvisorySlight oil seepage from steering box area ( unable to determine location )
Pass56,370 miles (+4,757)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 56,370 miles
- Test number
- 556996351948
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,613 miles (+4,163)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 51,613 miles
- Test number
- 217981944267
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass47,450 miles (+644)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 47,450 miles
- Test number
- 960735429438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,806 miles (+4,649)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2016
- Odometer
- 46,806 miles
- Test number
- 109699625117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,157 miles3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,157 miles
- Test number
- 556012501382
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,157 miles (+1,513)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 42,157 miles
- Test number
- 656772601367
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,644 miles (+2,897)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 40,644 miles
- Test number
- 551079788112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,747 miles (+3,020)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 37,747 miles
- Test number
- 273047087480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,727 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 34,727 miles
- Test number
- 843944986100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R389 GGR
- Does R389 GGR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R389 GGR is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R389 GGR?
- The MOT on R389 GGR is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R389 GGR done?
- R389 GGR was recorded at 71,876 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 1,840 miles a year.
- Has R389 GGR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R389 GGR has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on R389 GGR 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 R389 GGR find?
- R389 GGR passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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