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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 3,498 cc

RGV 4MOT history

RGV 4 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 9 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 105,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
105,492 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RGV 4
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RGV 4 was last recorded at 105,492 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 5,671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,821 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,671 miles
Average per year
6,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,492 miles
  • 2025 – 99,821 miles
  • 2024 – 96,981 miles
  • 2023 – 92,951 miles
  • 2022 – 89,344 miles
  • 2021 – 84,371 miles
  • 2020 – 78,041 miles
  • 2019 – 71,626 miles
  • 2018 – 61,415 miles
  • 2017 – 55,186 miles
  • 2016 – 48,913 miles
  • 2015 – 42,052 miles
  • 2014 – 33,817 miles
  • 2013 – 24,820 miles
  • 2012 – 15,365 miles
  • 2011 – 5,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,492 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,492 miles (+5,671)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    105,492 miles
    Test number
    984258273699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,821 miles (+2,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    99,821 miles
    Test number
    589897300689
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,981 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    96,981 miles
    Test number
    796417179140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail96,935 miles (+3,984)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,935 miles
    Test number
    140983863013
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass92,951 miles (+3,607)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    92,951 miles
    Test number
    739423235239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,344 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    89,344 miles
    Test number
    965933044933
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail89,344 miles (+4,973)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,344 miles
    Test number
    532524402160
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass84,371 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    84,371 miles
    Test number
    306248121795
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Fail84,371 miles (+6,330)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,371 miles
    Test number
    744035631908
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass78,041 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    78,041 miles
    Test number
    418269932503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,026 miles (+6,400)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,026 miles
    Test number
    139640333501
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass71,626 miles (+10,211)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    71,626 miles
    Test number
    674946977809
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass61,415 miles (+6,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    61,415 miles
    Test number
    306558340646
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper both sides - coil spring not clearly visible to inspect

  14. Pass55,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    55,186 miles
    Test number
    549184525315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,171 miles (+6,258)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,171 miles
    Test number
    815982910207
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass48,913 miles (+6,861)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    48,913 miles
    Test number
    571474912688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,052 miles (+8,235)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    42,052 miles
    Test number
    496985155097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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

  18. Pass33,817 miles (+8,997)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    33,817 miles
    Test number
    479596254054
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass24,820 miles (+9,455)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    24,820 miles
    Test number
    275899943026
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge, sidewalls deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear tyre bald on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  20. Pass15,365 miles (+9,584)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    15,365 miles
    Test number
    379299232093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass5,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    5,781 miles
    Test number
    888375831001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RGV 4

What vehicle is registration RGV 4 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RGV 4 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 9 Feb 2008. 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 RGV 4 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RGV 4 is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on RGV 4?
The MOT on RGV 4 is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RGV 4 done?
RGV 4 was recorded at 105,492 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 6,587 miles a year.
Has RGV 4 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RGV 4 has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on RGV 4 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 RGV 4 find?
RGV 4 passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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