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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue and Green · Petrol · 1984 · 2,746 cc

SEC 1MOT history

SEC 1 is a blue and green petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 May 1984. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2024
Mileage
148,698 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
303 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SEC 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue and Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,746 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
1 May 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

SEC 1 was last recorded at 148,698 miles on 28 Sept 2023, 89 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,609 miles · 23 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
89 miles
Average per year
303 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 148,698 miles
  • 2022 – 148,609 miles
  • 2021 – 148,411 miles
  • 2020 – 148,310 miles
  • 2019 – 148,164 miles
  • 2018 – 148,129 miles
  • 2017 – 148,123 miles
  • 2016 – 148,117 miles
  • 2015 – 148,110 miles
  • 2014 – 148,103 miles
  • 2013 – 147,948 miles
  • 2012 – 147,937 miles
  • 2011 – 147,922 miles
  • 2010 – 147,850 miles
  • 2009 – 147,685 miles
  • 2007 – 146,787 miles
  • 2006 – 144,316 miles
  • 2005 – 143,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,698 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside washer weak
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,698 miles (+89)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    148,698 miles
    Test number
    328905913271
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside washer weak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass148,609 miles (+198)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    148,609 miles
    Test number
    256076558062
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jets weak
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass148,411 miles (+101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    148,411 miles
    Test number
    866922930175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass148,310 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    148,310 miles
    Test number
    783028103240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass148,164 miles (+35)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    148,164 miles
    Test number
    900098765871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass148,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    148,129 miles
    Test number
    999574678431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail148,129 miles (+6)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,129 miles
    Test number
    582090744955
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass148,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    148,123 miles
    Test number
    300053715013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail148,123 miles (+6)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,123 miles
    Test number
    149038632756
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

  10. Pass148,117 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    148,117 miles
    Test number
    393598702077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass148,110 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    148,110 miles
    Test number
    559993185150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass148,103 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    148,103 miles
    Test number
    446825384138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass147,948 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    147,948 miles
    Test number
    495735383137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch but outside prescribed area
    • NoteSlight oil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail147,948 miles (+11)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,948 miles
    Test number
    435415183109
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch but outside prescribed area
    • NoteSlight oil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass147,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    147,937 miles
    Test number
    926926582179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail147,937 miles (+15)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,937 miles
    Test number
    847325782141
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass147,922 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    147,922 miles
    Test number
    949632771189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass147,850 miles (+165)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    147,850 miles
    Test number
    333718860159
    • NoteCOIL SPRINGS RUSTED
    • NoteFLEXI HOSES PERISHED
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED
    • NoteOIL LEAK
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R AND O/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS
    • NoteSTONE CHIPS IN O/S/F HEADLIGHT
    • NoteSURFACE RUST TO SILL EDGES
    • NoteSUSPENSION BUSHES PERRISHED

  19. Pass147,685 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    147,685 miles
    Test number
    230026079445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFront number plate brocken
    • NoteFront suspension bushs perrished
    • NoteSurface rust on rear brake pipes
    • NoteSurface rust on sill edges

  20. Fail147,685 miles (+898)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,685 miles
    Test number
    350636179165
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFront number plate brocken
    • NoteFront suspension bushs perrished
    • NoteSurface rust on rear brake pipes
    • NoteSurface rust on sill edges

  21. Pass146,787 miles (+2,471)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    146,787 miles
    Test number
    223280077274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass144,316 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    144,316 miles
    Test number
    343359466223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail144,304 miles (+1,078)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,304 miles
    Test number
    892215566268
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass143,226 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    143,226 miles
    Test number
    712767355245
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Questions about SEC 1

What vehicle is registration SEC 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SEC 1 on a blue and green petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 May 1984. 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 SEC 1 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SEC 1 expired on 4 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SEC 1?
The MOT on SEC 1 expired on 4 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SEC 1 done?
SEC 1 was recorded at 148,698 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2023, an average of 303 miles a year.
Has SEC 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SEC 1 has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on SEC 1 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 SEC 1 find?
SEC 1 passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential; nearside washer weak, and 2 more.

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