
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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass87,609 miles (+95)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 87,609 miles
- Test number
- 173054805584
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,514 miles (+140)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 87,514 miles
- Test number
- 629653018277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,374 miles (+155)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 87,374 miles
- Test number
- 606156049234
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass86,928 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 86,928 miles
- Test number
- 808115743162
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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
Pass81,354 miles (+555)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 81,354 miles
- Test number
- 713683384502
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,799 miles (+1,738)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 80,799 miles
- Test number
- 443909741797
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
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)
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
Pass74,744 miles (+1,739)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 74,744 miles
- Test number
- 565494411041
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass71,338 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 71,338 miles
- Test number
- 110885148303
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass66,546 miles (+1,918)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 66,546 miles
- Test number
- 202017717018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,628 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 64,628 miles
- Test number
- 842169016003
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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