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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,199 cc

R481 WRNMOT history

R481 WRN is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 158,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2025
Mileage
158,770 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2024
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R481 WRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R481 WRN was last recorded at 158,770 miles on 30 Sept 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,768 miles · 28 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 158,770 miles
  • 2023 – 158,768 miles
  • 2022 – 158,755 miles
  • 2021 – 158,697 miles
  • 2019 – 157,672 miles
  • 2018 – 155,979 miles
  • 2017 – 153,775 miles
  • 2016 – 151,233 miles
  • 2015 – 146,323 miles
  • 2014 – 138,426 miles
  • 2013 – 129,418 miles
  • 2012 – 114,943 miles
  • 2011 – 109,758 miles
  • 2010 – 105,352 miles
  • 2009 – 95,404 miles
  • 2008 – 83,596 miles
  • 2007 – 74,711 miles
  • 2006 – 71,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,770 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,770 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    158,770 miles
    Test number
    904457392438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass158,768 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    158,768 miles
    Test number
    535721466962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass158,755 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    158,755 miles
    Test number
    985518347002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass158,697 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    158,697 miles
    Test number
    571950681938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail158,697 miles (+1,025)6 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,697 miles
    Test number
    678013963461
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass157,672 miles (+1,693)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    157,672 miles
    Test number
    585542405738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass155,979 miles (+2,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    155,979 miles
    Test number
    195167862878
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass153,775 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    153,775 miles
    Test number
    889422242560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  9. Fail153,773 miles (+2,540)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,773 miles
    Test number
    593456964126
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Centre (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Pass151,233 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    151,233 miles
    Test number
    859712390310
    • AdvisoryAdvise centre rear exhaust box poor condition
    • AdvisoryAdvise nearside handbrake performance only just met, may require adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Fail151,233 miles (+4,910)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,233 miles
    Test number
    270839597633
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Wing indicator (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryAdvise centre rear exhaust box poor condition
    • AdvisoryAdvise nearside handbrake performance only just met, may require adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass146,323 miles (+7,897)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    146,323 miles
    Test number
    495383285085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated.

  13. Pass138,426 miles (+9,008)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    138,426 miles
    Test number
    118120184459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass129,418 miles (+14,475)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    129,418 miles
    Test number
    225410183068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass114,943 miles (+5,185)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    114,943 miles
    Test number
    189112982027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass109,758 miles (+4,406)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    109,758 miles
    Test number
    915468861071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass105,352 miles (+9,948)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    105,352 miles
    Test number
    921236270033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,404 miles (+11,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    95,404 miles
    Test number
    170392979001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass83,596 miles (+8,885)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    83,596 miles
    Test number
    702310088007
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre in poor conditio on inner edge
    • NoteSome screen damage

  20. Pass74,711 miles (+3,312)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    74,711 miles
    Test number
    514671087007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    71,399 miles
    Test number
    253572086013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R481 WRN

Does R481 WRN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R481 WRN expired on 27 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R481 WRN?
The MOT on R481 WRN expired on 27 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R481 WRN done?
R481 WRN was recorded at 158,770 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2024, an average of 4,717 miles a year.
Has R481 WRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R481 WRN has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on R481 WRN 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 R481 WRN find?
R481 WRN passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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