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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue and Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 4,973 cc

S20 RJSMOT history

S20 RJS is a blue and blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 12 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 80,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
80,902 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 RJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue and Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
12 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 RJS was last recorded at 80,902 miles on 22 May 2026, 2,800 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,102 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,800 miles
Average per year
1,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,902 miles
  • 2025 – 78,102 miles
  • 2023 – 74,692 miles
  • 2022 – 69,003 miles
  • 2021 – 67,233 miles
  • 2020 – 66,999 miles
  • 2019 – 66,805 miles
  • 2018 – 66,493 miles
  • 2017 – 66,286 miles
  • 2016 – 65,654 miles
  • 2014 – 63,579 miles
  • 2013 – 60,057 miles
  • 2012 – 58,205 miles
  • 2011 – 57,904 miles
  • 2010 – 57,642 miles
  • 2009 – 52,882 miles
  • 2008 – 47,194 miles
  • 2006 – 42,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,902 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass80,902 miles (+2,800)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    80,902 miles
    Test number
    487985767326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,102 miles (+3,410)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    78,102 miles
    Test number
    241224662502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass74,692 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    74,692 miles
    Test number
    437607856237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail74,690 miles (+5,687)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,690 miles
    Test number
    775785383940
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass69,003 miles (+1,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    69,003 miles
    Test number
    109426438814
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass67,233 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    67,233 miles
    Test number
    991523074745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,999 miles (+194)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    66,999 miles
    Test number
    583191464292
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass66,805 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,805 miles
    Test number
    194643662797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,493 miles (+207)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,493 miles
    Test number
    650271033054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,286 miles (+632)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    66,286 miles
    Test number
    124195895626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,654 miles (+2,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,654 miles
    Test number
    455758616623
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass63,579 miles (+3,522)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    63,579 miles
    Test number
    155940044309
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  13. Pass60,057 miles (+1,852)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    60,057 miles
    Test number
    478780743334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass58,205 miles (+301)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    58,205 miles
    Test number
    358563362344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,904 miles (+262)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    57,904 miles
    Test number
    367138421319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,642 miles (+4,760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    57,642 miles
    Test number
    513012910374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass52,882 miles (+5,688)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    52,882 miles
    Test number
    693392809337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBraces to subframe split
    • NoteSlight play to steering components

  18. Pass47,194 miles (+5,134)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,194 miles
    Test number
    923996638175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing to outter edges

  19. Pass42,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    42,060 miles
    Test number
    310246126322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 RJS

Does S20 RJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 RJS is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 RJS?
The MOT on S20 RJS is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 RJS done?
S20 RJS was recorded at 80,902 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 1,992 miles a year.
Has S20 RJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 RJS has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S20 RJS 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 S20 RJS find?
S20 RJS passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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