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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 5,439 cc

TAN 985MOT history

TAN 985 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 28 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 17,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2025
Mileage
17,154 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TAN 985
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

TAN 985 was last recorded at 17,154 miles on 12 Sept 2024, 106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jul 2010: 1,501 miles, lower than 11,319 miles on 23 Jul 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
17,048 miles · 16 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
106 miles
Average per year
510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 17,154 miles
  • 2023 – 17,048 miles
  • 2022 – 16,843 miles
  • 2021 – 16,459 miles
  • 2020 – 16,316 miles
  • 2019 – 15,953 miles
  • 2018 – 15,596 miles
  • 2017 – 15,029 miles
  • 2016 – 14,815 miles
  • 2015 – 14,600 miles
  • 2014 – 14,120 miles
  • 2013 – 13,878 miles
  • 2012 – 13,218 miles
  • 2011 – 12,523 miles
  • 2010 – 1,501 miles
  • 2009 – 11,319 miles
  • 2008 – 10,982 miles
  • 2007 – 10,261 miles
  • 2006 – 9,583 miles
  • 2005 – 7,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,154 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,154 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    17,154 miles
    Test number
    912640910015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass17,048 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    17,048 miles
    Test number
    266772758420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass16,843 miles (+384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    16,843 miles
    Test number
    313919891026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass16,459 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    16,459 miles
    Test number
    423225788010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass16,316 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    16,316 miles
    Test number
    268476692217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass15,953 miles (+357)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    15,953 miles
    Test number
    469609066363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass15,596 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    15,596 miles
    Test number
    541328160293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail15,596 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,596 miles
    Test number
    205561224483
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt caster (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass15,596 miles (+567)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    15,596 miles
    Test number
    780536149843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass15,029 miles (+214)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    15,029 miles
    Test number
    791311711669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass14,815 miles (+215)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    14,815 miles
    Test number
    923433079420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,600 miles (+480)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    14,600 miles
    Test number
    198516465162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass14,120 miles (+242)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    14,120 miles
    Test number
    148160164195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,878 miles (+660)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    13,878 miles
    Test number
    457042213240
    • NoteNail in front tyre

  15. Pass13,218 miles (+695)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    13,218 miles
    Test number
    257686302218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,523 miles (+11,022)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    12,523 miles
    Test number
    395547401239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass1,501 miles (-9,818)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    1,501 miles
    Test number
    301011800248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,319 miles (+337)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    11,319 miles
    Test number
    392974309228
    • NoteBattery reqs charging

  19. Pass10,982 miles (+721)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    10,982 miles
    Test number
    524303618222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,261 miles (+678)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    10,261 miles
    Test number
    864258097180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    9,583 miles
    Test number
    220632866210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail9,583 miles (+2,105)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,583 miles
    Test number
    500692666251
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  23. Pass7,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    7,478 miles
    Test number
    714653565211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TAN 985

What vehicle is registration TAN 985 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TAN 985 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 28 Sept 2002. 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 TAN 985 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on TAN 985 expired on 11 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on TAN 985?
The MOT on TAN 985 expired on 11 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has TAN 985 done?
TAN 985 was recorded at 17,154 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2024, an average of 510 miles a year.
Has TAN 985 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TAN 985 has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on TAN 985 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on TAN 985 find?
TAN 985 passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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