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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 4,966 cc

RBP 203MOT history

RBP 203 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 15 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2024 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 64,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jul 2024
Mileage
64,290 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2023
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RBP 203
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

RBP 203 was last recorded at 64,290 miles on 21 Jul 2023, 1,175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,115 miles · 16 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
1,175 miles
Average per year
2,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 64,290 miles
  • 2022 – 63,115 miles
  • 2021 – 59,504 miles
  • 2020 – 58,041 miles
  • 2019 – 57,326 miles
  • 2018 – 55,292 miles
  • 2017 – 53,379 miles
  • 2016 – 46,903 miles
  • 2015 – 44,892 miles
  • 2014 – 42,438 miles
  • 2013 – 39,568 miles
  • 2012 – 37,547 miles
  • 2011 – 35,627 miles
  • 2010 – 30,761 miles
  • 2009 – 23,968 miles
  • 2008 – 20,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,290 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,290 miles (+1,175)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    64,290 miles
    Test number
    275681068515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,115 miles (+3,611)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    63,115 miles
    Test number
    902433992072
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/scored on inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass59,504 miles (+1,463)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    59,504 miles
    Test number
    601107185007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass58,041 miles (+715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    58,041 miles
    Test number
    970792341990
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass57,326 miles (+2,034)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,326 miles
    Test number
    765987069159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass55,292 miles (+1,913)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    55,292 miles
    Test number
    706839873951
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass53,379 miles (+6,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    53,379 miles
    Test number
    452306814407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass46,903 miles (+2,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,903 miles
    Test number
    381724915819
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass44,892 miles (+2,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    44,892 miles
    Test number
    577525885185
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail42,438 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,438 miles
    Test number
    867075784185
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass42,438 miles (+2,870)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    42,438 miles
    Test number
    868005784130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,568 miles (+2,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    39,568 miles
    Test number
    928517883160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  13. Pass37,547 miles (+1,920)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    37,547 miles
    Test number
    337138282108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,627 miles (+4,866)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    35,627 miles
    Test number
    367275371122
    • NoteOffside front brake disc inner edge corroded

  15. Pass30,761 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    30,761 miles
    Test number
    283422280432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail30,761 miles (+6,793)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,761 miles
    Test number
    202532580195
    • FailureNearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass23,968 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    23,968 miles
    Test number
    691095889179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail23,859 miles (+3,392)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,859 miles
    Test number
    863098879176
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front seat belts do NOT retract fully. No VSI data. I assume Mercedes have found a loophole to bypass UK law on seat belts?
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall has been repaired by gluing a cut back together.

  19. Pass20,467 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    20,467 miles
    Test number
    460109978198
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about RBP 203

What vehicle is registration RBP 203 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RBP 203 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 15 Jan 2005. 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 RBP 203 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on RBP 203 expired on 26 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on RBP 203?
The MOT on RBP 203 expired on 26 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has RBP 203 done?
RBP 203 was recorded at 64,290 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2023, an average of 2,909 miles a year.
Has RBP 203 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RBP 203 has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2014.
Has the mileage on RBP 203 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 RBP 203 find?
RBP 203 passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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