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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,724 cc

S28 HDSMOT history

S28 HDS is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 56,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
56,876 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 HDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 HDS was last recorded at 56,876 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 1,114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,762 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,114 miles
Average per year
2,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,876 miles
  • 2025 – 55,762 miles
  • 2024 – 55,227 miles
  • 2023 – 54,594 miles
  • 2022 – 54,030 miles
  • 2021 – 53,219 miles
  • 2020 – 51,529 miles
  • 2019 – 48,843 miles
  • 2018 – 46,239 miles
  • 2017 – 42,388 miles
  • 2016 – 38,458 miles
  • 2015 – 34,800 miles
  • 2014 – 30,710 miles
  • 2013 – 25,226 miles
  • 2012 – 22,481 miles
  • 2011 – 20,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,876 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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,876 miles (+1,114)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    56,876 miles
    Test number
    740372635924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    55,762 miles
    Test number
    154660965873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail55,762 miles (+535)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,762 miles
    Test number
    796178912411
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass55,227 miles (+633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    55,227 miles
    Test number
    173146882361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass54,594 miles (+564)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    54,594 miles
    Test number
    651115936351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass54,030 miles (+811)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    54,030 miles
    Test number
    166816463999
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met requirements @ 17%

  7. Pass53,219 miles (+1,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    53,219 miles
    Test number
    285041991991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass51,529 miles (+2,686)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    51,529 miles
    Test number
    731022528288
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward most ball joint, dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass48,843 miles (+2,604)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    48,843 miles
    Test number
    334937318436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,239 miles (+3,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    46,239 miles
    Test number
    787051611226
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  11. Pass42,388 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    42,388 miles
    Test number
    965779014404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail42,386 miles (+3,928)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,386 miles
    Test number
    356184408434
    • FailureFront registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

  13. Pass38,458 miles (+3,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    38,458 miles
    Test number
    275438039939
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass34,800 miles (+4,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    34,800 miles
    Test number
    133259697036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4 rule applied ATTENTION REQD (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass30,710 miles (+5,484)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    30,710 miles
    Test number
    176516744207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,226 miles (+2,745)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    25,226 miles
    Test number
    376552823461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,481 miles (+1,605)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    22,481 miles
    Test number
    938099122289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    20,876 miles
    Test number
    306630111216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S28 HDS

Does S28 HDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 HDS is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S28 HDS?
The MOT on S28 HDS is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S28 HDS done?
S28 HDS was recorded at 56,876 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 2,373 miles a year.
Has S28 HDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 HDS has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S28 HDS 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 S28 HDS find?
S28 HDS passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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