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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,973 cc

RBH 248MOT history

RBH 248 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 69,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

RBH 248 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 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
69,230 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RBH 248
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RBH 248 was last recorded at 69,230 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Oct 2007: 15,101 miles, lower than 18,489 miles on 25 Apr 2007.

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
69,224 miles · 23 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
2,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,230 miles
  • 2025 – 68,560 miles
  • 2024 – 67,949 miles
  • 2023 – 67,220 miles
  • 2022 – 65,885 miles
  • 2021 – 64,441 miles
  • 2019 – 62,655 miles
  • 2018 – 62,301 miles
  • 2017 – 61,503 miles
  • 2016 – 59,786 miles
  • 2015 – 58,087 miles
  • 2014 – 56,026 miles
  • 2013 – 49,897 miles
  • 2011 – 42,727 miles
  • 2010 – 38,695 miles
  • 2009 – 34,104 miles
  • 2008 – 27,150 miles
  • 2007 – 15,101 miles
  • 2006 – 12,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,230 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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,230 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    69,230 miles
    Test number
    756667893609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail69,224 miles (+664)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,224 miles
    Test number
    102047555492
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass68,560 miles (+611)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    68,560 miles
    Test number
    486944419014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,949 miles (+729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    67,949 miles
    Test number
    591921973651
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass67,220 miles (+1,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    67,220 miles
    Test number
    169133705140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass65,885 miles (+1,444)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,885 miles
    Test number
    980629646354
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass64,441 miles (+1,786)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    64,441 miles
    Test number
    612300035624
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (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))

  8. Pass62,655 miles (+354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,655 miles
    Test number
    501432842368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play air suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass62,301 miles (+798)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,301 miles
    Test number
    445824594988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    61,503 miles
    Test number
    671038029738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail61,503 miles (+1,717)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,503 miles
    Test number
    708795462217
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass59,786 miles (+1,699)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    59,786 miles
    Test number
    184729016507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,087 miles (+2,061)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    58,087 miles
    Test number
    545668415161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,026 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,026 miles
    Test number
    889980224071
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight condensation in both headlights

  15. Pass56,026 miles (+6,129)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    56,026 miles
    Test number
    989030924053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight condensation in both headlights

  16. Pass49,897 miles (+7,170)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,897 miles
    Test number
    759335813042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,727 miles (+4,032)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    42,727 miles
    Test number
    506611341302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  18. Pass38,695 miles (+4,591)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    38,695 miles
    Test number
    621879210390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,104 miles (+6,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    34,104 miles
    Test number
    791361309337
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass27,150 miles (+12,049)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    27,150 miles
    Test number
    422381908388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,101 miles (-3,388)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    15,101 miles
    Test number
    302828397260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,489 miles (+6,240)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    18,489 miles
    Test number
    623255717114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    12,249 miles
    Test number
    164529216073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RBH 248

What vehicle is registration RBH 248 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RBH 248 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Nov 2002. 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 RBH 248 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RBH 248 is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on RBH 248?
The MOT on RBH 248 is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RBH 248 done?
RBH 248 was recorded at 69,230 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 2,819 miles a year.
Has RBH 248 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RBH 248 has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on RBH 248 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Oct 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on RBH 248 find?
RBH 248 passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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