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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black and Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

RRC 984MOT history

RRC 984 is a black and black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 8 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 87,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2026
Mileage
87,609 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RRC 984
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

RRC 984 was last recorded at 87,609 miles on 21 Aug 2025, 95 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,514 miles · 24 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
95 miles
Average per year
1,172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,609 miles
  • 2024 – 87,514 miles
  • 2022 – 87,374 miles
  • 2021 – 87,219 miles
  • 2019 – 86,928 miles
  • 2018 – 84,446 miles
  • 2016 – 81,354 miles
  • 2015 – 79,061 miles
  • 2014 – 78,267 miles
  • 2013 – 76,426 miles
  • 2012 – 75,551 miles
  • 2011 – 74,744 miles
  • 2010 – 73,005 miles
  • 2008 – 71,338 miles
  • 2007 – 69,267 miles
  • 2006 – 64,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,609 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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,609 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    87,609 miles
    Test number
    173054805584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,514 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    87,514 miles
    Test number
    629653018277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,374 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    87,374 miles
    Test number
    606156049234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,219 miles (+291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    87,219 miles
    Test number
    723913277867
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass86,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,928 miles
    Test number
    808115743162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail86,928 miles (+2,482)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,928 miles
    Test number
    702938364367
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  7. Pass84,446 miles (+6)2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    84,446 miles
    Test number
    949140919086
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre at 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension arm bush,s deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBattery insecure
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  8. Fail84,440 miles (+3,086)5 major2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,440 miles
    Test number
    137677145687
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre at 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension arm bush,s deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBattery insecure
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  9. Pass81,354 miles (+555)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    81,354 miles
    Test number
    713683384502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,799 miles (+1,738)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    80,799 miles
    Test number
    443909741797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,061 miles (+794)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    79,061 miles
    Test number
    797158505074
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBonnet difficult to open
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn outer edge
  12. Pass78,267 miles (+1,841)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    78,267 miles
    Test number
    165367104036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass76,426 miles (+875)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    76,426 miles
    Test number
    906639003028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass75,551 miles (+807)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    75,551 miles
    Test number
    489645102041
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust system slightly corroded
  15. Pass74,744 miles (+1,739)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    74,744 miles
    Test number
    565494411041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,005 miles (+1,667)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    73,005 miles
    Test number
    732309110084
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront windscreen wiper blade split on ends
  17. Pass71,338 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    71,338 miles
    Test number
    110885148303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,330 miles (+2,063)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,330 miles
    Test number
    990474548341
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass69,267 miles (+2,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    69,267 miles
    Test number
    201686247369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass66,546 miles (+1,918)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    66,546 miles
    Test number
    202017717018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    64,628 miles
    Test number
    842169016003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail64,628 miles1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,628 miles
    Test number
    981063716007
    • DangerousFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about RRC 984

What vehicle is registration RRC 984 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RRC 984 on a black and black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 8 Jan 1999. 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 RRC 984 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on RRC 984 expired on 23 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on RRC 984?
The MOT on RRC 984 expired on 23 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has RRC 984 done?
RRC 984 was recorded at 87,609 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2025, an average of 1,172 miles a year.
Has RRC 984 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RRC 984 has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2019.
Has the mileage on RRC 984 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 RRC 984 find?
RRC 984 passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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