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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1992 · 2,960 cc

RCJ 11MOT history

RCJ 11 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 66,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
66,710 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RCJ 11
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,960 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RCJ 11 was last recorded at 66,710 miles on 20 May 2026, 287 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,423 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
287 miles
Average per year
1,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,710 miles
  • 2025 – 66,423 miles
  • 2024 – 65,904 miles
  • 2023 – 65,363 miles
  • 2022 – 64,218 miles
  • 2021 – 63,406 miles
  • 2019 – 62,390 miles
  • 2018 – 61,731 miles
  • 2017 – 60,913 miles
  • 2016 – 59,797 miles
  • 2015 – 58,940 miles
  • 2014 – 56,766 miles
  • 2013 – 54,860 miles
  • 2012 – 53,697 miles
  • 2011 – 51,952 miles
  • 2010 – 50,630 miles
  • 2009 – 48,562 miles
  • 2008 – 46,878 miles
  • 2007 – 42,642 miles
  • 2006 – 37,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,710 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,710 miles (+287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    66,710 miles
    Test number
    446534681351
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass66,423 miles (+519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    66,423 miles
    Test number
    418369283264
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  3. Pass65,904 miles (+541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    65,904 miles
    Test number
    358623052802
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  4. Pass65,363 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    65,363 miles
    Test number
    828150244064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail65,353 miles (+1,135)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,353 miles
    Test number
    418781315941
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass64,218 miles (+812)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    64,218 miles
    Test number
    752631694759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,406 miles (+1,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    63,406 miles
    Test number
    214431608867
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass62,390 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,390 miles
    Test number
    818643005605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail62,386 miles (+655)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,386 miles
    Test number
    754881525957
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass61,731 miles (+818)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,731 miles
    Test number
    821300661740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,913 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    60,913 miles
    Test number
    625374508103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,911 miles (+1,114)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,911 miles
    Test number
    747144089901
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureTyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both rear (4.1.D.1f)

  13. Pass59,797 miles (+857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,797 miles
    Test number
    709048540889
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes has slight surface rust

  14. Pass58,940 miles (+2,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    58,940 miles
    Test number
    259998795117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass56,766 miles (+1,906)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,766 miles
    Test number
    869148874124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front inner tyre worn on edge.

  16. Pass54,860 miles (+1,163)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,860 miles
    Test number
    266374663418
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteExhust center box deteriorated

  17. Pass53,697 miles (+1,745)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    53,697 miles
    Test number
    629904692102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,952 miles (+1,322)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,952 miles
    Test number
    299750261175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,630 miles (+2,068)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    50,630 miles
    Test number
    784443380199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,562 miles (+1,684)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    48,562 miles
    Test number
    722310429169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,878 miles (+4,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,878 miles
    Test number
    451649248124
    • 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)

  22. Pass42,642 miles (+4,946)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    42,642 miles
    Test number
    870580657178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,696 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    37,696 miles
    Test number
    603960556167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Fail37,696 miles2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,696 miles
    Test number
    661150556151
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about RCJ 11

What vehicle is registration RCJ 11 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RCJ 11 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Aug 1992. 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 RCJ 11 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RCJ 11 is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on RCJ 11?
The MOT on RCJ 11 is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RCJ 11 done?
RCJ 11 was recorded at 66,710 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 1,453 miles a year.
Has RCJ 11 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RCJ 11 has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2023.
Has the mileage on RCJ 11 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 RCJ 11 find?
RCJ 11 passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes.

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