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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1990 · 4,973 cc

TED 51MOT history

TED 51 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 2 Oct 1990. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 95,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
95,839 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
568 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TED 51
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
2 Oct 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TED 51 was last recorded at 95,839 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Apr 2014: 87,583 miles, lower than 87,852 miles on 10 Dec 2013.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
95,834 miles · 21 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,839 miles
  • 2024 – 95,442 miles
  • 2023 – 95,163 miles
  • 2021 – 94,968 miles
  • 2019 – 94,771 miles
  • 2018 – 93,377 miles
  • 2017 – 92,493 miles
  • 2016 – 91,128 miles
  • 2015 – 89,605 miles
  • 2014 – 87,585 miles
  • 2013 – 87,852 miles
  • 2011 – 87,452 miles
  • 2010 – 87,218 miles
  • 2007 – 86,124 miles
  • 2005 – 83,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,839 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,839 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    95,839 miles
    Test number
    691894487754
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated

  2. Fail95,834 miles (+392)5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,834 miles
    Test number
    499622905019
    • MajorNearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated

  3. Pass95,442 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    95,442 miles
    Test number
    813500123939
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail95,442 miles (+279)2 major2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,442 miles
    Test number
    587846378619
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass95,163 miles (+195)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    95,163 miles
    Test number
    772611119629
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight corrosion to chassis and iron work
    • AdvisoryAdvise suspension pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass94,968 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    94,968 miles
    Test number
    208857110318
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail94,968 miles (+197)4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,968 miles
    Test number
    791583118425
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass94,771 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,771 miles
    Test number
    735194230639
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edge

  9. Fail94,771 miles (+1,394)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,771 miles
    Test number
    407573199962
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edge

  10. Pass93,377 miles (+884)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    93,377 miles
    Test number
    870985145625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog not working
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to chassis and iron work

  11. Pass92,493 miles (+1,365)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    92,493 miles
    Test number
    336670579370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear underbody slightly corroded

  12. Pass91,128 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    91,128 miles
    Test number
    897036293773
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail91,128 miles (+1,523)7 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,128 miles
    Test number
    646257044682
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass89,605 miles (+25)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    89,605 miles
    Test number
    839882045100
    • NoteBoth n/s/r fuel pipes corroding badly
    • NoteO/s/r fluid suspension pipe corroding
    • NoteSlight fluid weep around power steering box

  15. Fail89,580 miles (+1,995)7 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,580 miles
    Test number
    825640225190
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth n/s/r fuel pipes corroding badly.
    • NoteO/s/r fluid suspension pipe corroding.
    • NoteSlight fluid weep around power steering box.

  16. Pass87,585 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    87,585 miles
    Test number
    787330804149
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear tyre pressures low

  17. Fail87,583 miles (-269)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,583 miles
    Test number
    927402694083
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail87,852 miles (+400)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,852 miles
    Test number
    496304243322
    • DangerousRear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass87,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    87,452 miles
    Test number
    638103201295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail87,452 miles (+234)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,452 miles
    Test number
    555521601217
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

  21. Pass87,218 miles (+1,094)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    87,218 miles
    Test number
    640811530147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass86,124 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    86,124 miles
    Test number
    272913247135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail86,032 miles (+2,069)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,032 miles
    Test number
    823073127180
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOff side bonnet catch insecure

  24. Pass83,963 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    83,963 miles
    Test number
    304979475222
    • NoteO/s rear brake disc corroded

  25. Fail83,962 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,962 miles
    Test number
    920321975297
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Questions about TED 51

What vehicle is registration TED 51 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TED 51 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 2 Oct 1990. 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 TED 51 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TED 51 is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on TED 51?
The MOT on TED 51 is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TED 51 done?
TED 51 was recorded at 95,839 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 568 miles a year.
Has TED 51 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TED 51 has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on TED 51 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on TED 51 find?
TED 51 passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: fuel cap seal deteriorated.

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