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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc

S99 RSTMOT history

S99 RST is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 2 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 81,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2024.

S99 RST blue Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2025
Mileage
81,071 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S99 RST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S99 RST was last recorded at 81,071 miles on 9 Oct 2024, 153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,918 miles · 25 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
153 miles
Average per year
3,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 81,071 miles
  • 2022 – 80,918 miles
  • 2021 – 79,104 miles
  • 2020 – 76,572 miles
  • 2019 – 72,954 miles
  • 2018 – 65,864 miles
  • 2017 – 63,954 miles
  • 2016 – 61,392 miles
  • 2015 – 56,514 miles
  • 2014 – 51,333 miles
  • 2013 – 48,430 miles
  • 2012 – 43,792 miles
  • 2011 – 43,753 miles
  • 2010 – 39,667 miles
  • 2009 – 34,601 miles
  • 2008 – 29,097 miles
  • 2007 – 21,016 miles
  • 2006 – 17,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,071 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,071 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    81,071 miles
    Test number
    138064019141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail81,071 miles (+153)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,071 miles
    Test number
    210658447676
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass80,918 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    80,918 miles
    Test number
    328261448482
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail80,913 miles (+1,809)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,913 miles
    Test number
    649067562049
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass79,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    79,104 miles
    Test number
    743879454742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail79,104 miles (+2,532)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,104 miles
    Test number
    161812926747
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass76,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    76,572 miles
    Test number
    498370676587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail76,572 miles (+3,618)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,572 miles
    Test number
    924957871181
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass72,954 miles (+7,090)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    72,954 miles
    Test number
    924735359364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,864 miles (+1,910)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,864 miles
    Test number
    970951465325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,954 miles (+2,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    63,954 miles
    Test number
    460562609051
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  12. Pass61,392 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,392 miles
    Test number
    940937379313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,308 miles (+430)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,308 miles
    Test number
    345940400089
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Pass60,878 miles (+4,364)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    60,878 miles
    Test number
    636771565673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,514 miles (+5,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    56,514 miles
    Test number
    586048125087
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Pass51,333 miles (+2,903)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    51,333 miles
    Test number
    567222634081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteAdvise N/S/F tyre cracking
    • NoteAdvise N/S/R tyre cracking
    • NoteAdvise O/S/F tyre cracking
    • NoteAdvise O/S/R tyre cracking
  17. Pass48,430 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    48,430 miles
    Test number
    929403153004
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Fail48,430 miles (+4,638)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,430 miles
    Test number
    256943653061
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass43,792 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    43,792 miles
    Test number
    888341262019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  20. Pass43,753 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,753 miles
    Test number
    379392491405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  21. Fail43,753 miles (+4,086)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,753 miles
    Test number
    575442391222
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  22. Pass39,667 miles (+5,066)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,667 miles
    Test number
    303526540477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,601 miles (+5,504)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,601 miles
    Test number
    772666349220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,097 miles (+8,081)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,097 miles
    Test number
    473557168251
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edge starting to mishape
  25. Pass21,016 miles (+3,996)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    21,016 miles
    Test number
    684433047274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,020 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    17,020 miles
    Test number
    374406576455
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

Questions about S99 RST

Does S99 RST currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S99 RST expired on 8 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S99 RST?
The MOT on S99 RST expired on 8 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S99 RST done?
S99 RST was recorded at 81,071 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2024, an average of 3,555 miles a year.
Has S99 RST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S99 RST has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S99 RST 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 S99 RST find?
S99 RST passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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