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Mercedes-Benz 280

White · Petrol · 1983 · 2,746 cc

SL 4952MOT history

SL 4952 is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 1 Aug 1983. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2024 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 103,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2024
Mileage
103,618 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2023
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SL 4952
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
280
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,746 cc
Year of manufacture
1983
First used
1 Aug 1983
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

SL 4952 was last recorded at 103,618 miles on 22 Nov 2023, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,605 miles · 9 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 103,618 miles
  • 2021 – 103,605 miles
  • 2020 – 103,595 miles
  • 2019 – 103,582 miles
  • 2018 – 103,582 miles
  • 2017 – 101,959 miles
  • 2016 – 101,827 miles
  • 2015 – 101,749 miles
  • 2014 – 101,360 miles
  • 2013 – 101,190 miles
  • 2012 – 100,999 miles
  • 2011 – 100,874 miles
  • 2009 – 100,452 miles
  • 2008 – 100,383 miles
  • 2007 – 100,304 miles
  • 2006 – 100,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,618 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting rubbers cracking

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Fuel pipes corroded, at pump / fuel filter

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass103,618 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    103,618 miles
    Test number
    302595040857
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting rubbers cracking

  2. Pass103,605 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    103,605 miles
    Test number
    689858782485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded, at pump / fuel filter

  3. Fail103,604 miles (+9)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,604 miles
    Test number
    177489613309
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded, at pump / fuel filter

  4. Pass103,595 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    103,595 miles
    Test number
    366848406711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill corroded and holed (not prescribed area)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail103,595 miles (+13)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,595 miles
    Test number
    209361524617
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill corroded and holed (not prescribed area)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass103,582 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    103,582 miles
    Test number
    244256521946
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail103,582 miles (+1,623)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,582 miles
    Test number
    715709339914
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/70r14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (near wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,959 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    101,959 miles
    Test number
    454950756876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wearing on outer edge

  9. Fail101,959 miles (+132)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,959 miles
    Test number
    365816667262
    • FailureNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wearing on outer edge

  10. Pass101,827 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    101,827 miles
    Test number
    140988014898
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust mounting rubbers split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/70R14 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySump pan damaged

  11. Fail101,827 miles (+78)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,827 miles
    Test number
    397773570024
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust mounting rubbers split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/70R14 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySump pan damaged

  12. Pass101,749 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    101,749 miles
    Test number
    688357175068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRadiator badly detriorated..

  13. Fail101,749 miles (+389)2 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,749 miles
    Test number
    817585875015
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRadiator badly detriorated..

  14. Pass101,360 miles (+170)6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    101,360 miles
    Test number
    868508574005
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe heavily greased at time of test.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle heavily undersealed at time of test.
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Pass101,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    101,190 miles
    Test number
    769320683060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail101,190 miles (+191)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,190 miles
    Test number
    465273373004
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass100,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    100,999 miles
    Test number
    226855672036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail100,999 miles (+125)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,999 miles
    Test number
    188503372496
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Pass100,874 miles (+422)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    100,874 miles
    Test number
    129044351490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass100,452 miles (+69)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    100,452 miles
    Test number
    713334779202
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff

  21. Pass100,383 miles (+79)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    100,383 miles
    Test number
    144384308250
    • NoteBoth rear inner sills corroded at rear suspension fixings..
    • NoteBrake pipe from rear "T piece" to offside rear brake flexi hose heavily greased..
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded at fuel pump & fuel filter..

  22. Pass100,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    100,304 miles
    Test number
    154900207246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail100,304 miles (+69)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,304 miles
    Test number
    394619297143
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge..
    • NoteOffside rear brake sticking on..rear brakes on ballance limit..
    • NoteRadiator in poor condition..
    • NoteRequires service..engine mis-fire & engine oil replacement..

  24. Pass100,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    100,235 miles
    Test number
    340072806215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail100,235 miles2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,235 miles
    Test number
    751822206203
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth inner sills rusty at rear.
    • NoteOil leak from engine.

Questions about SL 4952

What vehicle is registration SL 4952 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SL 4952 on a white petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 1 Aug 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 SL 4952 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SL 4952 expired on 21 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SL 4952?
The MOT on SL 4952 expired on 21 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SL 4952 done?
SL 4952 was recorded at 103,618 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2023, an average of 195 miles a year.
Has SL 4952 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SL 4952 has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on SL 4952 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 4952 find?
SL 4952 passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive; sound deadening material not fully secure, and 1 more.

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