Mercedes-Benz SL
Black · Petrol · 2007 · 3,498 cc
VAL 961MOT history
VAL 961 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Feb 2007. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2023 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 57,493 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 57,493 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 15
- 13 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,795 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- VAL 961
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 1 Feb 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
VAL 961 was last recorded at 57,493 miles on 19 Jan 2022, 3,952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 53,541 miles · 18 Jan 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 3,952 miles
- Average per year
- 3,795 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 57,493 miles
- 2021 – 53,541 miles
- 2020 – 50,642 miles
- 2019 – 46,638 miles
- 2018 – 43,095 miles
- 2017 – 40,197 miles
- 2016 – 36,757 miles
- 2015 – 32,583 miles
- 2014 – 29,151 miles
- 2013 – 25,272 miles
- 2012 – 20,356 miles
- 2011 – 15,599 miles
- 2010 – 11,950 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass57,493 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder panels fitted
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 corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
15 tests since 19 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass57,493 miles (+3,952)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 57,493 miles
- Test number
- 223130101027
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder panels fitted
Pass53,541 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 53,541 miles
- Test number
- 942559031149
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail53,541 miles (+2,899)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,541 miles
- Test number
- 131067956165
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass50,642 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 50,642 miles
- Test number
- 805205683362
- MinorOffside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail50,642 miles (+4,004)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,642 miles
- Test number
- 470438487531
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass46,638 miles (+3,543)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 46,638 miles
- Test number
- 413336636593
- MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass43,095 miles (+2,898)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 43,095 miles
- Test number
- 554442764140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,197 miles (+3,440)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 40,197 miles
- Test number
- 350053520960
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,757 miles (+4,174)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 36,757 miles
- Test number
- 840160316418
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass32,583 miles (+3,432)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 32,583 miles
- Test number
- 489363815078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,151 miles (+3,879)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 29,151 miles
- Test number
- 967368124099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,272 miles (+4,916)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 25,272 miles
- Test number
- 868966813027
- DangerousAll 4 tyres bald on inner edges
Pass20,356 miles (+4,757)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 20,356 miles
- Test number
- 927490822018
- NoteAll four tyres wearing uneven on inner edges.
Pass15,599 miles (+3,649)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 15,599 miles
- Test number
- 188230921484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,950 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 11,950 miles
- Test number
- 332999110014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about VAL 961
- What vehicle is registration VAL 961 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show VAL 961 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Feb 2007. 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 VAL 961 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on VAL 961 expired on 1 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on VAL 961?
- The MOT on VAL 961 expired on 1 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has VAL 961 done?
- VAL 961 was recorded at 57,493 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2022, an average of 3,795 miles a year.
- Has VAL 961 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. VAL 961 has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2021.
- Has the mileage on VAL 961 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 VAL 961 find?
- VAL 961 passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; under panels fitted.
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