Mercedes-Benz SL
Green · Petrol · 1981 · 3,818 cc
SDG 42MOT history
SDG 42 is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 22 Jan 1981. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 37,907 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Apr 2023
- Mileage
- 37,907 mi
- At MOT on 5 Apr 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 715 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- SDG 42
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,818 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1981
- First used
- 22 Jan 1981
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Apr 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Apr 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
SDG 42 was last recorded at 37,907 miles on 5 Apr 2022, 115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 37,792 miles · 9 Apr 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 115 miles
- Average per year
- 715 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 37,907 miles
- 2021 – 37,792 miles
- 2020 – 37,733 miles
- 2019 – 37,596 miles
- 2018 – 37,309 miles
- 2017 – 37,024 miles
- 2016 – 36,389 miles
- 2015 – 35,527 miles
- 2014 – 34,456 miles
- 2013 – 33,517 miles
- 2012 – 32,738 miles
- 2011 – 31,868 miles
- 2010 – 30,914 miles
- 2009 – 29,992 miles
- 2008 – 28,870 miles
- 2007 – 27,839 miles
- 2006 – 26,410 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass37,907 miles
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Fuel hose deteriorated hoses on filter/tank area (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory9 MOTs, 2012–2018
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory9 MOTs, 2012–2018
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2015–2018
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2015–2018
Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass37,907 miles (+115)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 37,907 miles
- Test number
- 113822155613
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel hose deteriorated hoses on filter/tank area (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Pass37,792 miles (+16)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 37,792 miles
- Test number
- 776185215833
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail37,776 miles (+43)3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,776 miles
- Test number
- 473433829395
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed down to cord (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both front drop links (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bump stop mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bump stop mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass37,733 miles (+137)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 37,733 miles
- Test number
- 531803406714
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes , 1 going to hose , 1 going to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass37,596 miles (+287)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 37,596 miles
- Test number
- 967895082763
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass37,309 miles (+285)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 37,309 miles
- Test number
- 180239577835
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad warning wire broken caused by chaffing on wheel.
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass37,024 miles (+635)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 37,024 miles
- Test number
- 763041293373
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass36,389 miles (+91)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 36,389 miles
- Test number
- 237587985510
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
Fail36,298 miles (+771)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,298 miles
- Test number
- 819310479981
- FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
Pass35,527 miles (+27)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 35,527 miles
- Test number
- 306123665040
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Fail35,500 miles (+1,044)2 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,500 miles
- Test number
- 638527155004
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Pass34,456 miles (+939)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 34,456 miles
- Test number
- 387542864009
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteRear exhaust silencer slight corroded
Pass33,517 miles (+779)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 33,517 miles
- Test number
- 817250873047
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass32,738 miles (+870)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 32,738 miles
- Test number
- 618335862033
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteRear exhaust has slight corrosion
Pass31,868 miles (+954)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 31,868 miles
- Test number
- 407816161022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,914 miles (+922)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 30,914 miles
- Test number
- 334868240057
- 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)
Pass29,992 miles (+1,122)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 29,992 miles
- Test number
- 252801579003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,870 miles (+1,031)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 28,870 miles
- Test number
- 181952378057
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass27,839 miles (+1,429)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 27,839 miles
- Test number
- 383537267053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,410 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 26,410 miles
- Test number
- 522868366097
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about SDG 42
- What vehicle is registration SDG 42 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show SDG 42 on a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 22 Jan 1981. 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 SDG 42 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on SDG 42 expired on 8 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on SDG 42?
- The MOT on SDG 42 expired on 8 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has SDG 42 done?
- SDG 42 was recorded at 37,907 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2022, an average of 715 miles a year.
- Has SDG 42 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. SDG 42 has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2021.
- Has the mileage on SDG 42 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 SDG 42 find?
- SDG 42 passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2022 with 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; front coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 2 more.
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