Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 3,199 cc
S789 AGJMOT history
S789 AGJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 12 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 65,695 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 65,695 mi
- At MOT on 14 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,404 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S789 AGJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 12 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
S789 AGJ was last recorded at 65,695 miles on 14 Nov 2022, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 65,690 miles · 30 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 1,404 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 65,695 miles
- 2021 – 65,690 miles
- 2020 – 65,360 miles
- 2019 – 64,723 miles
- 2018 – 64,091 miles
- 2017 – 63,394 miles
- 2016 – 61,420 miles
- 2015 – 58,476 miles
- 2014 – 57,355 miles
- 2011 – 55,295 miles
- 2009 – 53,023 miles
- 2008 – 51,371 miles
- 2007 – 49,616 miles
- 2006 – 46,099 miles
- 2005 – 41,846 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass65,695 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake backing plate very corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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 Upper Shock top mount bush split/ perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S rear discs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
19 tests since 18 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass65,695 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 65,695 miles
- Test number
- 367696217436
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake backing plate very corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail65,695 miles (+5)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,695 miles
- Test number
- 759761120723
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake backing plate very corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass65,690 miles (+330)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 65,690 miles
- Test number
- 623567138753
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake backing plate very corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass65,360 miles (+637)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 65,360 miles
- Test number
- 621181689916
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded but still prevents exhaust leaks.
Pass64,723 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 64,723 miles
- Test number
- 280789685173
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play n/s + o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust excessively corroded
Fail64,723 miles (+632)1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,723 miles
- Test number
- 920070440541
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play n/s + o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust excessively corroded
Pass64,091 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 64,091 miles
- Test number
- 152136157106
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock top mount bush split/ perished
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail64,091 miles (+697)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,091 miles
- Test number
- 684707830238
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock top mount bush split/ perished
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass63,394 miles (+1,974)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 63,394 miles
- Test number
- 813141281296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,420 miles (+2,944)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 61,420 miles
- Test number
- 990619098838
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,476 miles (+1,121)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 58,476 miles
- Test number
- 448310115230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,355 miles (+2,060)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 57,355 miles
- Test number
- 417906804269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,295 miles (+2,272)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 55,295 miles
- Test number
- 206808971177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,023 miles (+1,652)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 53,023 miles
- Test number
- 723337639322
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass51,371 miles (+1,755)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 51,371 miles
- Test number
- 484159928334
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass49,616 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 49,616 miles
- Test number
- 974607017379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,616 miles (+3,517)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,616 miles
- Test number
- 164244417395
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass46,099 miles (+4,253)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 46,099 miles
- Test number
- 612158516360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,846 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 41,846 miles
- Test number
- 104332925395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S789 AGJ
- Does S789 AGJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S789 AGJ expired on 29 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S789 AGJ?
- The MOT on S789 AGJ expired on 29 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S789 AGJ done?
- S789 AGJ was recorded at 65,695 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2022, an average of 1,404 miles a year.
- Has S789 AGJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S789 AGJ has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on S789 AGJ 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 S789 AGJ find?
- S789 AGJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake backing plate very corroded; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.
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