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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 3,199 cc

S45 GVLMOT history

S45 GVL is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 23 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 115,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2024
Mileage
115,647 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,676 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S45 GVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
23 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S45 GVL was last recorded at 115,647 miles on 12 Oct 2023, 2,650 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,997 miles · 18 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
2,650 miles
Average per year
3,676 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,647 miles
  • 2022 – 112,997 miles
  • 2021 – 108,822 miles
  • 2020 – 104,327 miles
  • 2019 – 98,246 miles
  • 2018 – 92,500 miles
  • 2017 – 88,708 miles
  • 2016 – 84,907 miles
  • 2015 – 80,835 miles
  • 2014 – 77,054 miles
  • 2013 – 72,443 miles
  • 2012 – 69,313 miles
  • 2011 – 66,480 miles
  • 2010 – 64,054 miles
  • 2009 – 61,680 miles
  • 2008 – 59,737 miles
  • 2007 – 55,794 miles
  • 2006 – 52,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,647 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,647 miles (+2,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    115,647 miles
    Test number
    533931680741
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass112,997 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    112,997 miles
    Test number
    876943317970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail112,820 miles (+3,998)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,820 miles
    Test number
    504532252233
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass108,822 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    108,822 miles
    Test number
    395086210910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail108,788 miles (+4,461)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,788 miles
    Test number
    431063659025
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  6. Pass104,327 miles (+6,081)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    104,327 miles
    Test number
    219083330104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,246 miles (+5,746)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,246 miles
    Test number
    951472748061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,500 miles (+3,792)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    92,500 miles
    Test number
    575204647046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    88,708 miles
    Test number
    552714459680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,708 miles (+3,801)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,708 miles
    Test number
    295540191468
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort Grabbing (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  11. Pass84,907 miles (+4,072)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    84,907 miles
    Test number
    101604363628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,835 miles (+3,781)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,835 miles
    Test number
    569569615114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,054 miles (+4,611)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,054 miles
    Test number
    399728584184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,443 miles (+3,130)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    72,443 miles
    Test number
    885441793128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,313 miles (+2,833)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    69,313 miles
    Test number
    668603192193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,480 miles (+2,426)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    66,480 miles
    Test number
    709969751168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,054 miles (+2,374)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    64,054 miles
    Test number
    932443770146
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  18. Pass61,680 miles (+1,943)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    61,680 miles
    Test number
    661292909271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,737 miles (+3,943)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    59,737 miles
    Test number
    543648728209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,794 miles (+3,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    55,794 miles
    Test number
    201321227220
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass52,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    52,592 miles
    Test number
    370568026212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    52,592 miles
    Test number
    143698626281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S45 GVL

Does S45 GVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S45 GVL expired on 17 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S45 GVL?
The MOT on S45 GVL expired on 17 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S45 GVL done?
S45 GVL was recorded at 115,647 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2023, an average of 3,676 miles a year.
Has S45 GVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S45 GVL has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on S45 GVL 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 S45 GVL find?
S45 GVL passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2023 with 2 advisories: rear brake hose slightly deteriorated both; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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