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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

S61 MRFMOT history

S61 MRF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 100,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
100,076 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S61 MRF
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
1 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S61 MRF was last recorded at 100,076 miles on 29 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,075 miles · 28 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,076 miles
  • 2025 – 94,852 miles
  • 2024 – 94,179 miles
  • 2023 – 93,226 miles
  • 2022 – 90,063 miles
  • 2020 – 83,764 miles
  • 2019 – 82,155 miles
  • 2018 – 81,339 miles
  • 2016 – 81,045 miles
  • 2015 – 79,606 miles
  • 2014 – 77,639 miles
  • 2013 – 74,393 miles
  • 2012 – 72,053 miles
  • 2011 – 69,407 miles
  • 2010 – 67,886 miles
  • 2009 – 65,231 miles
  • 2008 – 62,460 miles
  • 2007 – 57,679 miles
  • 2006 – 53,272 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,076 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Puncture in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,076 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    100,076 miles
    Test number
    380899727867
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail100,075 miles (+5,223)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,075 miles
    Test number
    809993246693
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass94,852 miles (+673)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    94,852 miles
    Test number
    713639559998
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass94,179 miles (+953)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    94,179 miles
    Test number
    771687042879
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass93,226 miles (+35)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    93,226 miles
    Test number
    750399326697
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail93,191 miles (+3,128)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,191 miles
    Test number
    144836037651
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated all tyres under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  7. Pass90,063 miles (+6,299)2 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    90,063 miles
    Test number
    728576228146
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch area brake pipe corroded material thickness can not be determined. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch area brake pipe corroded material thickness can not be determined. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s + n/s track rod end corroded.

  8. Pass83,764 miles (+1,609)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    83,764 miles
    Test number
    493269608252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,155 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,155 miles
    Test number
    716036022238
    • AdvisoryOil leak but not excessive.(steering )

  10. Fail82,152 miles (+813)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,152 miles
    Test number
    174224855080
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

  11. Pass81,339 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    81,339 miles
    Test number
    468654279472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,336 miles (+291)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,336 miles
    Test number
    676301257399
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  13. Pass81,045 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    81,045 miles
    Test number
    549055796659
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear High level stop lamp inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Puncture in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Unable to check rear seat belts

  14. Fail81,045 miles (+1,439)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,045 miles
    Test number
    764476181992
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working High level stop lamp (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Puncture in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Unable to check rear seat belts

  15. Pass79,606 miles (+1,967)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,606 miles
    Test number
    489238395018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass77,639 miles (+3,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    77,639 miles
    Test number
    127309794479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass74,393 miles (+2,340)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    74,393 miles
    Test number
    296669893028
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAutomatic transmission sump corroded.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass72,053 miles (+14)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    72,053 miles
    Test number
    726502002152
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteCentre stop lamp not working (May be disconnected)

  19. Fail72,039 miles (+2,632)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,039 miles
    Test number
    146672172479
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f brake pipe and ferule coroded

  20. Pass69,407 miles (+1,521)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    69,407 miles
    Test number
    145048861054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,886 miles (+2,655)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    67,886 miles
    Test number
    811591370034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,231 miles (+2,771)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    65,231 miles
    Test number
    743762279049
    • NoteSlight imbalamce on rear brakes

  23. Pass62,460 miles (+4,781)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    62,460 miles
    Test number
    541754378019
    • NoteFuel and pas pipes corroded

  24. Pass57,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    57,679 miles
    Test number
    674252177090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail57,675 miles (+4,403)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,675 miles
    Test number
    613952777076
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass53,272 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    53,272 miles
    Test number
    172491466422
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Questions about S61 MRF

Does S61 MRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S61 MRF is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S61 MRF?
The MOT on S61 MRF is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S61 MRF done?
S61 MRF was recorded at 100,076 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 2,312 miles a year.
Has S61 MRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S61 MRF has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S61 MRF 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 S61 MRF find?
S61 MRF passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both., and 3 more.

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