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Green and Green · Petrol · 1983 · 2,746 cc

SES 421MOT history

SES 421 is a green and green petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 4 May 1983. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 97,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2025
Mileage
97,375 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2024
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SES 421
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Green and Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,746 cc
Year of manufacture
1983
First used
4 May 1983
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

SES 421 was last recorded at 97,375 miles on 2 Oct 2024, 397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
96,978 miles · 17 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
397 miles
Average per year
850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 97,375 miles
  • 2023 – 96,978 miles
  • 2022 – 96,938 miles
  • 2021 – 96,630 miles
  • 2019 – 95,620 miles
  • 2018 – 95,168 miles
  • 2017 – 94,356 miles
  • 2016 – 93,202 miles
  • 2014 – 93,020 miles
  • 2013 – 91,680 miles
  • 2012 – 90,545 miles
  • 2010 – 87,903 miles
  • 2009 – 85,303 miles
  • 2007 – 83,190 miles
  • 2006 – 81,717 miles
  • 2005 – 80,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,375 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,375 miles (+397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    97,375 miles
    Test number
    598647195567
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
  2. Pass96,978 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    96,978 miles
    Test number
    653460177319
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perished and cracking
  3. Pass96,938 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    96,938 miles
    Test number
    465550219768
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail96,938 miles (+308)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,938 miles
    Test number
    315612841300
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass96,630 miles (+1,010)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    96,630 miles
    Test number
    411141401665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,620 miles (+452)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,620 miles
    Test number
    857157591334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,168 miles (+812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    95,168 miles
    Test number
    446385926348
    • AdvisorySlight oil misting from engine
  8. Pass94,356 miles (+1,154)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    94,356 miles
    Test number
    127094648023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  9. Pass93,202 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    93,202 miles
    Test number
    446498070266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,020 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    93,020 miles
    Test number
    836524424224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,680 miles (+1,135)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    91,680 miles
    Test number
    837571813218
    • NoteOil leak
  12. Pass90,545 miles (+2,642)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    90,545 miles
    Test number
    165024812124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    87,903 miles
    Test number
    404592430168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,903 miles (+2,600)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,903 miles
    Test number
    671092930186
    • DangerousOffside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
  15. Pass85,303 miles (+2,113)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    85,303 miles
    Test number
    630627549170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,190 miles (+1,473)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    83,190 miles
    Test number
    703053147190
    • NoteRear fuel pipe looks slightly damp
  17. Pass81,717 miles (+809)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    81,717 miles
    Test number
    871631586157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2006
    Odometer
    80,908 miles
    Test number
    811103445131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SES 421

What vehicle is registration SES 421 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SES 421 on a green and green petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 4 May 1983. 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 SES 421 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SES 421 expired on 16 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SES 421?
The MOT on SES 421 expired on 16 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SES 421 done?
SES 421 was recorded at 97,375 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2024, an average of 850 miles a year.
Has SES 421 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SES 421 has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on SES 421 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 SES 421 find?
SES 421 passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2024 with 1 advisory: fuel cap seal perished.

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