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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 4,973 cc

RJB 400MOT history

RJB 400 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 4 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 46,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
46,403 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
939 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RJB 400
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
4 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RJB 400 was last recorded at 46,403 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,333 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
939 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,403 miles
  • 2025 – 46,333 miles
  • 2024 – 46,184 miles
  • 2023 – 46,063 miles
  • 2022 – 45,790 miles
  • 2021 – 45,004 miles
  • 2020 – 44,791 miles
  • 2019 – 44,420 miles
  • 2018 – 43,927 miles
  • 2017 – 43,631 miles
  • 2016 – 42,748 miles
  • 2015 – 42,202 miles
  • 2014 – 41,597 miles
  • 2013 – 41,034 miles
  • 2012 – 39,941 miles
  • 2011 – 37,023 miles
  • 2009 – 32,402 miles
  • 2008 – 30,547 miles
  • 2007 – 28,930 miles
  • 2006 – 27,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,403 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,403 miles (+70)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    46,403 miles
    Test number
    800783244899
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass46,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    46,333 miles
    Test number
    780333325125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail46,333 miles (+149)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,333 miles
    Test number
    227945224005
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass46,184 miles (+121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    46,184 miles
    Test number
    187699225047
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass46,063 miles (+273)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    46,063 miles
    Test number
    556241605392
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn

  6. Pass45,790 miles (+786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    45,790 miles
    Test number
    692552298132
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass45,004 miles (+213)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    45,004 miles
    Test number
    524885864426
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass44,791 miles (+371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    44,791 miles
    Test number
    481491918641
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing to both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass44,420 miles (+493)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    44,420 miles
    Test number
    345792409450
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear axle differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing to nearside rear and offside rear tyre inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass43,927 miles (+296)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    43,927 miles
    Test number
    178364562710
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  11. Pass43,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    43,631 miles
    Test number
    690807014210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail43,631 miles (+883)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,631 miles
    Test number
    127228861023
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass42,748 miles (+546)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    42,748 miles
    Test number
    610803254658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,202 miles (+605)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    42,202 miles
    Test number
    708262925225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,597 miles (+563)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    41,597 miles
    Test number
    436494934257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,034 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    41,034 miles
    Test number
    617523933292
    • NoteO/s/r lamp cracked

  17. Fail41,034 miles (+1,093)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,034 miles
    Test number
    939372533219
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteO/s/r lamp cracked

  18. Pass39,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    39,941 miles
    Test number
    599263642280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,941 miles (+2,918)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,941 miles
    Test number
    757953742267
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass37,023 miles (+4,621)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    37,023 miles
    Test number
    796938761107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall perishing, and tyre going slightly out of shape
    • NoteParking brake travel close to limit

  21. Pass32,402 miles (+1,855)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    32,402 miles
    Test number
    900961869147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCar sat around very moldy all over
    • NoteExausy cats noisey

  22. Fail30,547 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,547 miles
    Test number
    204708558126
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass30,547 miles (+1,617)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    30,547 miles
    Test number
    340638958105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,930 miles (+1,570)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    28,930 miles
    Test number
    782635367159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    27,360 miles
    Test number
    240455036494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RJB 400

What vehicle is registration RJB 400 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RJB 400 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 4 Mar 1997. 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 RJB 400 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RJB 400 is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on RJB 400?
The MOT on RJB 400 is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RJB 400 done?
RJB 400 was recorded at 46,403 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 939 miles a year.
Has RJB 400 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RJB 400 has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on RJB 400 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 RJB 400 find?
RJB 400 passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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