Mercedes-Benz SL
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,799 cc
S101 RCSMOT history
S101 RCS is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 10 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 51,586 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 51,586 mi
- At MOT on 3 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 329 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S101 RCS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 10 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S101 RCS was last recorded at 51,586 miles on 3 Apr 2026, 265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 51,321 miles · 7 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 265 miles
- Average per year
- 329 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 51,586 miles
- 2025 – 51,321 miles
- 2024 – 50,907 miles
- 2023 – 50,454 miles
- 2022 – 49,577 miles
- 2021 – 48,257 miles
- 2008 – 48,236 miles
- 2007 – 46,651 miles
- 2006 – 45,127 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAdvise rusting to rear suspension arms and sub frame
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.
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
11 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass51,586 miles (+265)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 51,586 miles
- Test number
- 343277893396
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAdvise rusting to rear suspension arms and sub frame
Pass51,321 miles (+414)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 51,321 miles
- Test number
- 500990473221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,907 miles (+453)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 50,907 miles
- Test number
- 212391154066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,454 miles (+877)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 50,454 miles
- Test number
- 736665776643
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,577 miles (+19)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 49,577 miles
- Test number
- 155601330787
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail49,558 miles (+1,301)6 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,558 miles
- Test number
- 625308181367
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Steering system fouling fouling auto gearbox pipe (2.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass48,257 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 48,257 miles
- Test number
- 801059529238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,236 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 48,236 miles
- Test number
- 362957748490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,218 miles (+1,567)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,218 miles
- Test number
- 262846448213
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass46,651 miles (+1,524)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 46,651 miles
- Test number
- 574399437276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,127 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 45,127 miles
- Test number
- 333956236462
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about S101 RCS
- Does S101 RCS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S101 RCS is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S101 RCS?
- The MOT on S101 RCS is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S101 RCS done?
- S101 RCS was recorded at 51,586 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2026, an average of 329 miles a year.
- Has S101 RCS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S101 RCS has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on S101 RCS 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 S101 RCS find?
- S101 RCS passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; advise rusting to rear suspension arms and sub frame.
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