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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 3,498 cc

RBM 980MOT history

RBM 980 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 3 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 112,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
112,053 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RBM 980
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
3 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RBM 980 was last recorded at 112,053 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 10,361 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,692 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,361 miles
Average per year
5,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,053 miles
  • 2025 – 101,692 miles
  • 2024 – 90,803 miles
  • 2023 – 77,938 miles
  • 2022 – 77,747 miles
  • 2021 – 76,113 miles
  • 2020 – 74,603 miles
  • 2019 – 73,354 miles
  • 2018 – 65,163 miles
  • 2017 – 62,083 miles
  • 2016 – 55,399 miles
  • 2015 – 42,989 miles
  • 2014 – 37,285 miles
  • 2013 – 34,797 miles
  • 2012 – 31,031 miles
  • 2011 – 25,568 miles
  • 2010 – 20,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,053 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.

  • Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,053 miles (+10,361)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    112,053 miles
    Test number
    813438513963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,692 miles (+10,889)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    101,692 miles
    Test number
    309057437291
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier starter (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater lens has damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp unit has damage

  3. Pass90,803 miles (+12,865)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    90,803 miles
    Test number
    398041440210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,938 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    77,938 miles
    Test number
    861326088208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,747 miles (+1,634)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    77,747 miles
    Test number
    152402805876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,113 miles (+1,510)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    76,113 miles
    Test number
    760469707536
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass74,603 miles (+1,249)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,603 miles
    Test number
    922189193594
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass73,354 miles (+57)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    73,354 miles
    Test number
    707647820919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail73,297 miles (+8,134)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,297 miles
    Test number
    607166749907
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass65,163 miles (+3,080)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    65,163 miles
    Test number
    416338624836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,083 miles (+6,684)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    62,083 miles
    Test number
    292047536242
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted

  12. Pass55,399 miles (+12,410)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    55,399 miles
    Test number
    401090816209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Pass42,989 miles (+5,704)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    42,989 miles
    Test number
    368766325141
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass37,285 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,285 miles
    Test number
    415612934177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail37,285 miles (+2,488)1 failure6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,285 miles
    Test number
    217969924450
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass34,797 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,797 miles
    Test number
    347370733142
    • NoteBoth front discs corroding on inner face + pulsating on brake rollers.

  17. Fail34,797 miles (+3,766)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,797 miles
    Test number
    177208523137
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth front discs corroding on inner face + pulsating on brake rollers.
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn off on inner shoulder.

  18. Pass31,031 miles (+5,463)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    31,031 miles
    Test number
    597119522137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,568 miles (+4,950)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    25,568 miles
    Test number
    686353921166
    • NoteOffside rear tyre bald inner edge

  20. Pass20,618 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    20,618 miles
    Test number
    483258890018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail20,591 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,591 miles
    Test number
    111937190499
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • 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)

Questions about RBM 980

What vehicle is registration RBM 980 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RBM 980 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 3 May 2007. 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 RBM 980 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RBM 980 is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on RBM 980?
The MOT on RBM 980 is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RBM 980 done?
RBM 980 was recorded at 112,053 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 5,758 miles a year.
Has RBM 980 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RBM 980 has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on RBM 980 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 RBM 980 find?
RBM 980 passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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