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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 4,966 cc

RAY 99MOT history

RAY 99 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 7 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 40,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

RAY 99 silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
40,077 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RAY 99
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RAY 99 was last recorded at 40,077 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,455 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
622 miles
Average per year
1,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,077 miles
  • 2025 – 39,455 miles
  • 2024 – 38,770 miles
  • 2023 – 38,128 miles
  • 2021 – 37,418 miles
  • 2020 – 36,050 miles
  • 2018 – 35,188 miles
  • 2016 – 32,812 miles
  • 2015 – 31,134 miles
  • 2014 – 29,898 miles
  • 2013 – 28,412 miles
  • 2012 – 26,912 miles
  • 2011 – 25,560 miles
  • 2010 – 23,633 miles
  • 2008 – 18,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,077 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,077 miles (+622)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    40,077 miles
    Test number
    996988244940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass39,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    39,455 miles
    Test number
    616934794195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail39,455 miles (+685)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,455 miles
    Test number
    518604327631
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass38,770 miles (+642)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    38,770 miles
    Test number
    237166356803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass38,128 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    38,128 miles
    Test number
    746963418305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail38,124 miles (+706)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,124 miles
    Test number
    729661221505
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass37,418 miles (+879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    37,418 miles
    Test number
    533899243866
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass36,539 miles (+489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    36,539 miles
    Test number
    209327524954
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass36,050 miles (+862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    36,050 miles
    Test number
    449787297603
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  10. Pass35,188 miles (+1,063)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    35,188 miles
    Test number
    799986553649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,125 miles (+1,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    34,125 miles
    Test number
    119584587950
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass32,812 miles (+1,678)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    32,812 miles
    Test number
    675354429209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,134 miles (+1,236)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    31,134 miles
    Test number
    881149917637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,898 miles (+1,486)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    29,898 miles
    Test number
    595093244340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,412 miles (+1,500)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    28,412 miles
    Test number
    127272453304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    26,912 miles
    Test number
    249306842358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail26,898 miles (+1,338)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,898 miles
    Test number
    337596442366
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

  18. Fail25,560 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,560 miles
    Test number
    665694251383
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

  19. Pass25,560 miles (+1,927)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    25,560 miles
    Test number
    917434451309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,633 miles (+2,295)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    23,633 miles
    Test number
    784767650338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    21,338 miles
    Test number
    952768710023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail21,338 miles (+3,153)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,338 miles
    Test number
    932088410007
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass18,185 miles (+2,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    18,185 miles
    Test number
    902484148338
    • 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)

  24. Pass15,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    15,990 miles
    Test number
    222222708014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RAY 99

What vehicle is registration RAY 99 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RAY 99 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 7 Jan 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does RAY 99 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RAY 99 is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on RAY 99?
The MOT on RAY 99 is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RAY 99 done?
RAY 99 was recorded at 40,077 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 1,334 miles a year.
Has RAY 99 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RAY 99 has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on RAY 99 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 RAY 99 find?
RAY 99 passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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