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Mercedes-Benz 350

Brown · Petrol · 1976 · 3,499 cc

SL 4869MOT history

SL 4869 is a brown petrol Mercedes-Benz 350 first used on 30 Dec 1976. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 54,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2026
Mileage
54,659 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SL 4869
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
350
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,499 cc
Year of manufacture
1976
First used
30 Dec 1976
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

SL 4869 was last recorded at 54,659 miles on 18 Mar 2025, 248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,411 miles · 18 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
248 miles
Average per year
837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,659 miles
  • 2022 – 54,411 miles
  • 2020 – 54,170 miles
  • 2019 – 53,424 miles
  • 2018 – 52,905 miles
  • 2016 – 51,998 miles
  • 2015 – 51,459 miles
  • 2014 – 50,779 miles
  • 2013 – 48,626 miles
  • 2012 – 48,065 miles
  • 2009 – 41,822 miles
  • 2008 – 39,395 miles
  • 2006 – 39,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,659 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,659 miles (+248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    54,659 miles
    Test number
    468282197795
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail54,411 miles (+241)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,411 miles
    Test number
    656008586534
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play From steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Fog lamp inop
    • AdvisoryRear Reverse lamps inop

  3. Pass54,170 miles (+93)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    54,170 miles
    Test number
    755183237311
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail54,077 miles (+653)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,077 miles
    Test number
    465341019661
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner sill and chassis next to trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner sill and chassis next to rear trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective all exhaust rubbers perished and splitting (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass53,424 miles (+519)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    53,424 miles
    Test number
    384446904093
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded.
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass52,905 miles (+907)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    52,905 miles
    Test number
    534012617627
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak Diff
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

  7. Pass51,998 miles (+539)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    51,998 miles
    Test number
    560075515514
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Diff slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

  8. Pass51,459 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    51,459 miles
    Test number
    856839815254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail51,459 miles (+680)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,459 miles
    Test number
    449739915285
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass50,779 miles (+131)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    50,779 miles
    Test number
    697464514244
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel hose deteriorating
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror missing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play on steering arm inner ball joint

  11. Fail50,648 miles (+2,022)4 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,648 miles
    Test number
    299357494400
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFuel hose deteriorating
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror missing
    • NoteSlight play on steering arm inner ball joint

  12. Pass48,626 miles (+561)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,626 miles
    Test number
    588585673191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,065 miles (+124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,065 miles
    Test number
    686987032175
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Fail47,941 miles (+6,119)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,941 miles
    Test number
    416746322184
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass41,822 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,822 miles
    Test number
    100857899434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,767 miles (+2,372)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,767 miles
    Test number
    923795589014
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteN/s/f brake binding slightly

  17. Pass39,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    39,395 miles
    Test number
    561680968083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,395 miles (+138)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,395 miles
    Test number
    813116458070
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass39,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    39,257 miles
    Test number
    350204796239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SL 4869

What vehicle is registration SL 4869 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SL 4869 on a brown petrol Mercedes-Benz 350 first used on 30 Dec 1976. 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 SL 4869 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SL 4869 expired on 17 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SL 4869?
The MOT on SL 4869 expired on 17 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SL 4869 done?
SL 4869 was recorded at 54,659 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2025, an average of 837 miles a year.
Has SL 4869 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SL 4869 has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on SL 4869 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 SL 4869 find?
SL 4869 passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all.

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