Mercedes-Benz SL
Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 3,199 cc
RTX 188MOT history
RTX 188 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 6 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 82,871 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 82,871 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,022 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- RTX 188
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 6 May 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
RTX 188 was last recorded at 82,871 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 82,318 miles · 2 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 553 miles
- Average per year
- 3,022 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 82,871 miles
- 2025 – 82,318 miles
- 2024 – 81,703 miles
- 2023 – 81,324 miles
- 2022 – 80,673 miles
- 2021 – 79,918 miles
- 2020 – 79,449 miles
- 2019 – 78,910 miles
- 2018 – 77,499 miles
- 2017 – 76,571 miles
- 2016 – 75,278 miles
- 2015 – 74,111 miles
- 2014 – 72,312 miles
- 2013 – 69,735 miles
- 2011 – 67,433 miles
- 2010 – 62,562 miles
- 2009 – 51,866 miles
- 2008 – 42,617 miles
- 2007 – 33,101 miles
- 2006 – 22,312 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass82,871 miles
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/splitting - inner/outer sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Nearside and Offside (hazards flash at normal tempo)
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes - both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside of engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Around forward mounts - both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have cracking to sidewalls and between outer edge tread blocks
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,871 miles (+553)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 82,871 miles
- Test number
- 503180316333
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/splitting - inner/outer sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass82,318 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 82,318 miles
- Test number
- 206409893311
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Nearside and Offside (hazards flash at normal tempo) (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Nearside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Around forward mounts - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have cracking to sidewalls and between outer edge tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail82,318 miles (+615)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,318 miles
- Test number
- 995889720210
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall - 225/55 ZR16 (Pirelli P6000) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn End bushes have excess play - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Nearside and Offside (hazards flash at normal tempo) (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Nearside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Around forward mounts - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have cracking to sidewalls and between outer edge tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass81,703 miles (+379)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 81,703 miles
- Test number
- 900265266507
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear axle/frame corroded
Pass81,324 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 81,324 miles
- Test number
- 433367917906
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
Fail81,324 miles (+651)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,324 miles
- Test number
- 351427009140
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
Pass80,673 miles (+755)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 80,673 miles
- Test number
- 212707294017
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass79,918 miles (+469)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 79,918 miles
- Test number
- 190981689577
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,449 miles (+539)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 79,449 miles
- Test number
- 449856120618
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked/damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear axle general corrosion
Pass78,910 miles (+1,411)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 78,910 miles
- Test number
- 306118445075
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive leak from top of engine and bell housing areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded metal pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate de-laminating (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arms - bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension arms - bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass77,499 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2019
- Odometer
- 77,499 miles
- Test number
- 627426448421
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)
Fail77,499 miles (+928)1 failure7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,499 miles
- Test number
- 727152152619
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH 225/55/16 PIRELLI P6000 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)
Pass76,571 miles (+1,293)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2018
- Odometer
- 76,571 miles
- Test number
- 815091511966
- AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass75,278 miles (+1,167)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2017
- Odometer
- 75,278 miles
- Test number
- 503442451891
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on edges
- AdvisoryFront Number plate cracked but not insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON limit (3.5.1g)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass74,111 miles (+1,799)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2016
- Odometer
- 74,111 miles
- Test number
- 239332325158
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NoteO/s front wheel bearing slight noise
Pass72,312 miles (+2,577)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2015
- Odometer
- 72,312 miles
- Test number
- 589119634112
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteCentre rear high level stop lamp not working
Pass69,735 miles (+2,302)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 69,735 miles
- Test number
- 455154403047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,433 miles (+4,871)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 67,433 miles
- Test number
- 229202041325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,562 miles (+10,696)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 62,562 miles
- Test number
- 112890350360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,866 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,866 miles
- Test number
- 264573739112
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass51,866 miles (+9,249)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2010
- Odometer
- 51,866 miles
- Test number
- 840333839128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,617 miles (+9,516)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2009
- Odometer
- 42,617 miles
- Test number
- 621642318188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,101 miles (+10,789)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2008
- Odometer
- 33,101 miles
- Test number
- 502842727122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,312 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2007
- Odometer
- 22,312 miles
- Test number
- 684997736166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,312 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,312 miles
- Test number
- 912967436164
- 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)
Questions about RTX 188
- What vehicle is registration RTX 188 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show RTX 188 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 6 May 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 RTX 188 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RTX 188 is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on RTX 188?
- The MOT on RTX 188 is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has RTX 188 done?
- RTX 188 was recorded at 82,871 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 3,022 miles a year.
- Has RTX 188 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. RTX 188 has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on RTX 188 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 RTX 188 find?
- RTX 188 passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: all direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute; front oil leak, but not excessive engine area; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/splitting - inner/outer sidewall area, and 3 more.
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