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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 4,973 cc

RCO 151MOT history

RCO 151 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Aug 1995. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 54,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2026
Mileage
54,915 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RCO 151
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
1 Aug 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

RCO 151 was last recorded at 54,915 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,812 miles · 1 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
103 miles
Average per year
381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,915 miles
  • 2025 – 54,643 miles
  • 2024 – 54,621 miles
  • 2023 – 54,548 miles
  • 2022 – 54,474 miles
  • 2021 – 54,292 miles
  • 2020 – 54,098 miles
  • 2019 – 53,934 miles
  • 2018 – 53,694 miles
  • 2017 – 53,560 miles
  • 2016 – 53,478 miles
  • 2015 – 53,146 miles
  • 2014 – 52,779 miles
  • 2013 – 52,280 miles
  • 2012 – 51,929 miles
  • 2011 – 51,649 miles
  • 2010 – 51,170 miles
  • 2009 – 50,509 miles
  • 2008 – 49,818 miles
  • 2007 – 49,039 miles
  • 2006 – 47,826 miles
  • 2005 – 46,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail54,915 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2010

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail54,915 miles (+103)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,915 miles
    Test number
    820717142763
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail54,812 miles (+169)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,812 miles
    Test number
    542658852373
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass54,643 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    54,643 miles
    Test number
    995953252315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,621 miles (+73)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    54,621 miles
    Test number
    266607788798
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass54,548 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    54,548 miles
    Test number
    150775396623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,474 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    54,474 miles
    Test number
    422399144330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,292 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    54,292 miles
    Test number
    512529187222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,098 miles (+164)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    54,098 miles
    Test number
    355925597244
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass53,934 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    53,934 miles
    Test number
    364272656544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,694 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    53,694 miles
    Test number
    668934780946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,560 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    53,560 miles
    Test number
    231936227715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,478 miles (+332)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    53,478 miles
    Test number
    697305719007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,146 miles (+367)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    53,146 miles
    Test number
    683911024631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,779 miles (+499)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    52,779 miles
    Test number
    259130704379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,280 miles (+351)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    52,280 miles
    Test number
    995332213308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,929 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,929 miles
    Test number
    659748422315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,649 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    51,649 miles
    Test number
    329980931307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,170 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    51,170 miles
    Test number
    794227380235
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  19. Fail51,170 miles (+661)1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,170 miles
    Test number
    851300480212
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  20. Pass50,509 miles (+691)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    50,509 miles
    Test number
    221798879250
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass49,818 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    49,818 miles
    Test number
    441641788227
    • 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)

  22. Fail49,818 miles (+779)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,818 miles
    Test number
    600751288207
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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. Pass49,039 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    49,039 miles
    Test number
    783248467236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,021 miles (+1,195)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,021 miles
    Test number
    462248757249
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass47,826 miles (+945)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    47,826 miles
    Test number
    742457636259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail46,881 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,881 miles
    Test number
    604731335262
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass46,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    46,881 miles
    Test number
    621791235240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RCO 151

What vehicle is registration RCO 151 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RCO 151 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Aug 1995. 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 RCO 151 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on RCO 151 expired on 11 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on RCO 151?
The MOT on RCO 151 expired on 11 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has RCO 151 done?
RCO 151 was recorded at 54,915 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 381 miles a year.
Has RCO 151 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RCO 151 has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on RCO 151 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 RCO 151 find?
RCO 151 failed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 3 major defects and 10 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; front windscreen washer not working; front windscreen wiper not working, and 10 more.

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