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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,799 cc

V59 HGSMOT history

V59 HGS is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 103,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2025
Mileage
103,933 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V59 HGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V59 HGS was last recorded at 103,933 miles on 27 Mar 2024, 4,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,933 miles · 28 May 2022
Between the last two tests
4,000 miles
Average per year
3,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 103,933 miles
  • 2022 – 99,933 miles
  • 2021 – 96,196 miles
  • 2020 – 93,018 miles
  • 2016 – 89,196 miles
  • 2015 – 82,631 miles
  • 2014 – 74,657 miles
  • 2013 – 66,485 miles
  • 2011 – 64,545 miles
  • 2010 – 61,426 miles
  • 2008 – 57,524 miles
  • 2007 – 49,938 miles
  • 2006 – 44,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,933 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front indicator lens damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,933 miles1 minor19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    103,933 miles
    Test number
    406927344593
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front indicator lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail103,933 miles (+4,000)1 repaired1 minor19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,933 miles
    Test number
    793118741919
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front indicator lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass99,933 miles (+3,737)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    99,933 miles
    Test number
    934455343208
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,196 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    96,196 miles
    Test number
    686311487725
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail96,196 miles (+3,178)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,196 miles
    Test number
    687964746915
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass93,018 miles (+3,822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    93,018 miles
    Test number
    749033399825
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass89,196 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    89,196 miles
    Test number
    234540912475
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on outer edge

  8. Fail89,196 miles (+6,565)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,196 miles
    Test number
    572650817814
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on outer edge

  9. Pass82,631 miles (+7,974)8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    82,631 miles
    Test number
    379353245072
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres cracked
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges

  10. Pass74,657 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    74,657 miles
    Test number
    165361634461
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteParts of exhaust system corroded
    • NotePlay in steering box

  11. Fail74,657 miles (+8,172)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,657 miles
    Test number
    139711834418
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteParts of exhaust system corroded
    • NotePlay in steering box

  12. Pass66,485 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    66,485 miles
    Test number
    226168623097
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteParts of exhaust deteriorated
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteSteering damper leaking slightly

  13. Fail66,485 miles (+1,940)5 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,485 miles
    Test number
    919885523091
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteParts of exhaust deteriorated
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteSteering damper leaking slightly

  14. Pass64,545 miles (+3,119)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    64,545 miles
    Test number
    787529851277
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSteering damper leaking fluid

  15. Pass61,426 miles (+3,902)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    61,426 miles
    Test number
    832264700248
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteOffside centre exhaust box is very rattley

  16. Pass57,524 miles (+7,586)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    57,524 miles
    Test number
    382733568070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,938 miles (+5,210)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    49,938 miles
    Test number
    743927647030
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass44,728 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    44,728 miles
    Test number
    271920266061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V59 HGS

Does V59 HGS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V59 HGS expired on 26 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V59 HGS?
The MOT on V59 HGS expired on 26 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V59 HGS done?
V59 HGS was recorded at 103,933 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2024, an average of 3,276 miles a year.
Has V59 HGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V59 HGS has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on V59 HGS 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 V59 HGS find?
V59 HGS passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 19 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 17 more.

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