Mercedes-Benz SL
White and White · Petrol · 1982 · 2,746 cc
SDA 535MOT history
SDA 535 is a white and white petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 19 Mar 1982. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 129,459 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 129,459 mi
- At MOT on 16 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 494 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- SDA 535
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- White and White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,746 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1982
- First used
- 19 Mar 1982
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
SDA 535 was last recorded at 129,459 miles on 16 Nov 2022, 146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 129,313 miles · 24 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 146 miles
- Average per year
- 494 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 129,459 miles
- 2021 – 129,313 miles
- 2020 – 129,122 miles
- 2019 – 128,490 miles
- 2018 – 127,862 miles
- 2017 – 127,367 miles
- 2016 – 126,836 miles
- 2015 – 126,377 miles
- 2014 – 125,744 miles
- 2013 – 125,308 miles
- 2012 – 125,024 miles
- 2011 – 124,601 miles
- 2010 – 124,115 miles
- 2009 – 123,376 miles
- 2008 – 123,100 miles
- 2007 – 122,180 miles
- 2006 – 121,296 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,459 miles
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2009
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
21 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,459 miles (+146)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 129,459 miles
- Test number
- 317973333128
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass129,313 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 129,313 miles
- Test number
- 302289067096
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail129,313 miles (+191)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,313 miles
- Test number
- 718136365042
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass129,122 miles (+632)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 129,122 miles
- Test number
- 250326128081
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front floor rusting
Pass128,490 miles (+628)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 128,490 miles
- Test number
- 791691562967
- AdvisoryNearside Rear inner wheel arch rusting
- AdvisoryFront panel rusting
Pass127,862 miles (+495)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2019
- Odometer
- 127,862 miles
- Test number
- 451652445934
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,367 miles (+531)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2018
- Odometer
- 127,367 miles
- Test number
- 607426261640
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,836 miles (+459)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2017
- Odometer
- 126,836 miles
- Test number
- 943258108130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,377 miles (+633)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2016
- Odometer
- 126,377 miles
- Test number
- 225972635463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,744 miles (+436)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2015
- Odometer
- 125,744 miles
- Test number
- 337326724135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,308 miles (+284)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2014
- Odometer
- 125,308 miles
- Test number
- 885647023128
- AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Pass125,024 miles (+423)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2013
- Odometer
- 125,024 miles
- Test number
- 245362422464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,601 miles (+486)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2012
- Odometer
- 124,601 miles
- Test number
- 425008031146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,115 miles (+77)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2011
- Odometer
- 124,115 miles
- Test number
- 254079330443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,038 miles (+662)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,038 miles
- Test number
- 743490930111
- FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass123,376 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2010
- Odometer
- 123,376 miles
- Test number
- 431550949109
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail123,369 miles (+269)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,369 miles
- Test number
- 772761039134
- DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass123,100 miles (+8)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2009
- Odometer
- 123,100 miles
- Test number
- 454500238155
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteBoth rear flexi hoses starting to deteriate and split
- NoteFront exhaust pipe corroded
- NoteSteering b ox slightly damp with oil
Fail123,092 miles (+912)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,092 miles
- Test number
- 891758228185
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteBoth rear flexi hoses starting to deteriate and split
- NoteFront exhaust pipe corroded
- NoteSteering b ox slightly damp with oil
Pass122,180 miles (+884)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2008
- Odometer
- 122,180 miles
- Test number
- 220829427426
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass121,296 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2007
- Odometer
- 121,296 miles
- Test number
- 672234426112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about SDA 535
- What vehicle is registration SDA 535 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show SDA 535 on a white and white petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 19 Mar 1982. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does SDA 535 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on SDA 535 expired on 23 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on SDA 535?
- The MOT on SDA 535 expired on 23 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has SDA 535 done?
- SDA 535 was recorded at 129,459 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2022, an average of 494 miles a year.
- Has SDA 535 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. SDA 535 has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on SDA 535 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 SDA 535 find?
- SDA 535 passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: coil spring corroded both front; coil spring corroded both rear.
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