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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,799 cc

S75 FNHMOT history

S75 FNH is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 102,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2023
Mileage
102,404 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S75 FNH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S75 FNH was last recorded at 102,404 miles on 14 Oct 2022, 355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,049 miles · 9 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
355 miles
Average per year
3,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 102,404 miles
  • 2021 – 102,049 miles
  • 2018 – 99,150 miles
  • 2017 – 98,982 miles
  • 2016 – 97,308 miles
  • 2015 – 94,672 miles
  • 2014 – 89,421 miles
  • 2013 – 89,142 miles
  • 2012 – 88,837 miles
  • 2011 – 82,189 miles
  • 2010 – 77,281 miles
  • 2009 – 71,154 miles
  • 2008 – 64,094 miles
  • 2007 – 57,471 miles
  • 2006 – 49,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,404 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,404 miles (+355)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    102,404 miles
    Test number
    197798814138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,049 miles (+2,899)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    102,049 miles
    Test number
    872769396919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,150 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    99,150 miles
    Test number
    869312310230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,982 miles (+1,674)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    98,982 miles
    Test number
    540738850668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,308 miles (+2,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    97,308 miles
    Test number
    659813667009
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass94,672 miles (+77)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,672 miles
    Test number
    516379385076
    • AdvisoryOffside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

  7. Fail94,595 miles (+5,174)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,595 miles
    Test number
    387137655052
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass89,421 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    89,421 miles
    Test number
    106686664449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,142 miles (+7)8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    89,142 miles
    Test number
    867986953115
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering idler has slight play
    • NoteOffside front bumper insecure

  10. Fail89,135 miles (+298)5 failures8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,135 miles
    Test number
    295310353449
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering idler has slight play
    • NoteOffside front bumper insecure

  11. Pass88,837 miles (+6,648)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    88,837 miles
    Test number
    526487582094
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on outer edges
    • NoteFront number plate slightly damaged
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front wheel bearing

  12. Pass82,189 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    82,189 miles
    Test number
    619609781038
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNsf and osf shock absorber top rubber mountings starting to fall apart

  13. Fail82,189 miles (+4,908)2 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,189 miles
    Test number
    286999381041
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNsf and osf shock absorber top rubber mountings starting to fall apart

  14. Pass77,281 miles (+6,127)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    77,281 miles
    Test number
    294147110409
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteRear number plate perished

  15. Pass71,154 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    71,154 miles
    Test number
    550642299051
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing slightly low on outer edges
    • NoteBrake light in boot lid not working
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated

  16. Fail71,154 miles (+7,060)3 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,154 miles
    Test number
    783351099009
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing slightly low on outer edges
    • NoteBrake light in boot lid not working
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated

  17. Pass64,094 miles (+6,623)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,094 miles
    Test number
    452353998057
    • NoteOffside front inner brake pad wearing low
    • NoteOffside front wheel slightly tight to turn
    • NoteRear brake pipes slightly corroded

  18. Pass57,471 miles (+7,857)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    57,471 miles
    Test number
    712967687063
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

  19. Pass49,614 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    49,614 miles
    Test number
    841767966042
    • NoteAll metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Questions about S75 FNH

Does S75 FNH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S75 FNH expired on 13 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S75 FNH?
The MOT on S75 FNH expired on 13 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S75 FNH done?
S75 FNH was recorded at 102,404 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2022, an average of 3,180 miles a year.
Has S75 FNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S75 FNH has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2015.
Has the mileage on S75 FNH 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 S75 FNH find?
S75 FNH passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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