Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 5,439 cc

RPV 888MOT history

RPV 888 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 15 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 125,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
125,431 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,248 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for RPV 888 in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
RPV 888
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

RPV 888 was last recorded at 125,431 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 1,118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,313 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,118 miles
Average per year
6,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,431 miles
  • 2024 – 124,313 miles
  • 2023 – 123,805 miles
  • 2022 – 123,063 miles
  • 2021 – 122,303 miles
  • 2020 – 118,605 miles
  • 2019 – 118,599 miles
  • 2018 – 111,243 miles
  • 2017 – 103,771 miles
  • 2016 – 97,166 miles
  • 2015 – 88,606 miles
  • 2014 – 72,710 miles
  • 2013 – 66,179 miles
  • 2011 – 44,483 miles
  • 2010 – 33,373 miles
  • 2009 – 23,743 miles
  • 2008 – 17,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,431 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Under tray covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,431 miles (+1,118)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    125,431 miles
    Test number
    795125003844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,313 miles (+508)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    124,313 miles
    Test number
    455775061488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass123,805 miles (+742)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    123,805 miles
    Test number
    950232771189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,063 miles (+760)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    123,063 miles
    Test number
    284056853221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

  5. Pass122,303 miles (+834)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    122,303 miles
    Test number
    334504294484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,469 miles (+2,864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    121,469 miles
    Test number
    311593668316
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass118,605 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,605 miles
    Test number
    262045587690
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Fail118,599 miles (+7,356)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,599 miles
    Test number
    487881655886
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTPMS on dash

  9. Pass111,243 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    111,243 miles
    Test number
    657358109574
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryUnder tray covers fitted

  10. Fail111,243 miles (+7,472)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,243 miles
    Test number
    224468383990
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray covers fitted

  11. Pass103,771 miles (+6,605)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    103,771 miles
    Test number
    899112605092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass97,166 miles (+8,560)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    97,166 miles
    Test number
    166408504990
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass88,606 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,606 miles
    Test number
    124323337891
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail88,605 miles (+15,895)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,605 miles
    Test number
    268219218898
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass72,710 miles (+6,531)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,710 miles
    Test number
    149741174086
    • NoteGeneral surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.
    • NoteLarge plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

  16. Pass66,179 miles (+21,696)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    66,179 miles
    Test number
    968849553070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass44,483 miles (+11,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,483 miles
    Test number
    117041561444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass33,373 miles (+9,630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,373 miles
    Test number
    782101760068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass23,743 miles (+6,235)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,743 miles
    Test number
    163495969477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,508 miles
    Test number
    393277648254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RPV 888

What vehicle is registration RPV 888 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RPV 888 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 15 Apr 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 RPV 888 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RPV 888 is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on RPV 888?
The MOT on RPV 888 is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RPV 888 done?
RPV 888 was recorded at 125,431 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 6,248 miles a year.
Has RPV 888 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RPV 888 has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on RPV 888 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 RPV 888 find?
RPV 888 passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all RP registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.