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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1979 · 3,499 cc

VDK 594MOT history

VDK 594 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Jan 1979. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 91,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2023
Mileage
91,034 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VDK 594
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,499 cc
Year of manufacture
1979
First used
1 Jan 1979
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

VDK 594 was last recorded at 91,034 miles on 23 Mar 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,034 miles · 22 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 91,034 miles
  • 2021 – 90,936 miles
  • 2019 – 90,396 miles
  • 2018 – 90,188 miles
  • 2017 – 90,082 miles
  • 2016 – 89,924 miles
  • 2015 – 89,744 miles
  • 2014 – 89,732 miles
  • 2013 – 89,635 miles
  • 2012 – 89,039 miles
  • 2011 – 88,272 miles
  • 2010 – 88,082 miles
  • 2009 – 87,892 miles
  • 2008 – 87,226 miles
  • 2007 – 85,994 miles
  • 2006 – 84,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,034 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,034 miles
    Test number
    132790886716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail91,034 miles (+98)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,034 miles
    Test number
    779172432196
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass90,936 miles (+540)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    90,936 miles
    Test number
    588903591534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,396 miles (+208)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,396 miles
    Test number
    481139155148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,188 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    90,188 miles
    Test number
    467539832735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,082 miles (+158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    90,082 miles
    Test number
    959428139710
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass89,924 miles (+180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    89,924 miles
    Test number
    849041741080
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass89,744 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    89,744 miles
    Test number
    804499165875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  9. Pass89,732 miles (+97)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    89,732 miles
    Test number
    847069504263
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass89,635 miles (+596)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    89,635 miles
    Test number
    165215703224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • NoteAll tyres wearing on outer edges

  11. Pass89,039 miles (+767)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    89,039 miles
    Test number
    286525292171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  12. Pass88,272 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    88,272 miles
    Test number
    699537581119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHand brake handle comes off in your hand advise sticking back on

  13. Fail88,272 miles (+190)4 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,272 miles
    Test number
    546745371154
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHand brake handle comes off in your hand advise sticking back on

  14. Pass88,082 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    88,082 miles
    Test number
    633176650131
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  15. Fail88,082 miles (+190)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,082 miles
    Test number
    242925450429
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  16. Pass87,892 miles (+666)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    87,892 miles
    Test number
    412366159177
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on edges

  17. Pass87,226 miles (+1,232)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    87,226 miles
    Test number
    643027258117
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on edges

  18. Pass85,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    85,994 miles
    Test number
    453323977104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail85,994 miles (+1,138)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,994 miles
    Test number
    241985567164
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass84,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    84,856 miles
    Test number
    880510586197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail84,856 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,856 miles
    Test number
    932088176181
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Questions about VDK 594

What vehicle is registration VDK 594 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VDK 594 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Jan 1979. 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 VDK 594 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VDK 594 expired on 24 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VDK 594?
The MOT on VDK 594 expired on 24 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VDK 594 done?
VDK 594 was recorded at 91,034 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2022, an average of 393 miles a year.
Has VDK 594 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VDK 594 has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on VDK 594 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 VDK 594 find?
VDK 594 passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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