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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

S12 GCBMOT history

S12 GCB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 12 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 93,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2026
Mileage
93,423 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 GCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2026
Latest MOT test
16 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 GCB was last recorded at 93,423 miles on 16 May 2025, 1,900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
91,523 miles · 15 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,900 miles
Average per year
1,798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,423 miles
  • 2024 – 91,523 miles
  • 2022 – 91,030 miles
  • 2021 – 91,028 miles
  • 2020 – 90,993 miles
  • 2019 – 90,821 miles
  • 2018 – 89,676 miles
  • 2017 – 86,586 miles
  • 2016 – 84,781 miles
  • 2015 – 83,163 miles
  • 2014 – 81,793 miles
  • 2013 – 81,081 miles
  • 2012 – 79,385 miles
  • 2011 – 77,948 miles
  • 2010 – 75,181 miles
  • 2009 – 70,326 miles
  • 2008 – 61,311 miles
  • 2007 – 60,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,423 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Engine covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Sill covers present

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Engine covers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,423 miles (+1,900)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    93,423 miles
    Test number
    952737618329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,523 miles (+493)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    91,523 miles
    Test number
    207682619625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass91,030 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,030 miles
    Test number
    218603699659
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisorySill covers present

  4. Pass91,028 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    91,028 miles
    Test number
    541423015133
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers
    • AdvisorySill covers present

  5. Fail91,028 miles (+35)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,028 miles
    Test number
    610737711926
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers
    • AdvisorySill covers present

  6. Pass90,993 miles (+172)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    90,993 miles
    Test number
    559096668923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers

  7. Pass90,821 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,821 miles
    Test number
    637399619074
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  8. Fail90,821 miles (+1,145)2 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,821 miles
    Test number
    572108500552
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  9. Pass89,676 miles (+3,090)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    89,676 miles
    Test number
    356143351225
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  10. Pass86,586 miles (+1,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    86,586 miles
    Test number
    476397351878
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass84,781 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    84,781 miles
    Test number
    159411414798
    • AdvisoryBoth front brakes grabbing slightly
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOuter sill and engine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail84,781 miles (+1,618)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,781 miles
    Test number
    194199689592
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brakes grabbing slightly
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOuter sill and engine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass83,163 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    83,163 miles
    Test number
    723997752584
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has some damage to outer side wall
    • AdvisoryOuter sill and engine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWiper blade smearing slightly

  14. Fail83,163 miles (+1,370)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,163 miles
    Test number
    182131367851
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has some damage to outer side wall
    • AdvisoryOuter sill and engine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWiper blade smearing slightly

  15. Pass81,793 miles (+712)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    81,793 miles
    Test number
    505868384289
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust starting to corrode
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket starting to corrode
    • NoteWiper smearing screen slightly

  16. Pass81,081 miles (+1,696)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    81,081 miles
    Test number
    387469403370
    • NoteSlight corrosion under rear of vehicle

  17. Pass79,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    79,385 miles
    Test number
    645101712360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,382 miles (+1,434)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,382 miles
    Test number
    415451412304
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass77,948 miles (+2,767)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    77,948 miles
    Test number
    556870221321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear disc in poor condition

  20. Pass75,181 miles (+4,855)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    75,181 miles
    Test number
    313420030301
    • NoteRear brake disc in poor condition(both)

  21. Pass70,326 miles (+9,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    70,326 miles
    Test number
    310803719363
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass61,311 miles (+460)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    61,311 miles
    Test number
    364815018244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,851 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    60,851 miles
    Test number
    803494497055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S12 GCB

Does S12 GCB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S12 GCB expired on 15 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S12 GCB?
The MOT on S12 GCB expired on 15 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S12 GCB done?
S12 GCB was recorded at 93,423 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2025, an average of 1,798 miles a year.
Has S12 GCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 GCB has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on S12 GCB 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 S12 GCB find?
S12 GCB passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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