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Red · Petrol · 2014 · 2,996 cc

WAR 21MOT history

WAR 21 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 10 Sept 2014. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 40,014 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
40,014 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WAR 21
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
10 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

WAR 21 was last recorded at 40,014 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,337 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
677 miles
Average per year
2,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,014 miles
  • 2025 – 39,337 miles
  • 2024 – 38,159 miles
  • 2023 – 36,196 miles
  • 2022 – 32,770 miles
  • 2021 – 29,024 miles
  • 2020 – 26,754 miles
  • 2019 – 24,094 miles
  • 2018 – 19,576 miles
  • 2017 – 15,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail40,014 miles
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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.

  • TPMS light on. tyres under inflated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 13 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail40,014 miles (+677)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,014 miles
    Test number
    163419710046
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass39,337 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    39,337 miles
    Test number
    778790134309
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on. tyres under inflated

  3. Fail39,337 miles (+1,178)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,337 miles
    Test number
    800983129293
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on. tyres under inflated

  4. Pass38,159 miles (+1,963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    38,159 miles
    Test number
    727420886064
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  5. Pass36,196 miles (+3,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    36,196 miles
    Test number
    559451804382
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass32,770 miles (+3,746)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    32,770 miles
    Test number
    109299300771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass29,024 miles (+2,270)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    29,024 miles
    Test number
    381947700807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,754 miles (+2,660)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    26,754 miles
    Test number
    364495450741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,094 miles (+4,518)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    24,094 miles
    Test number
    134713338586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,576 miles (+4,169)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    19,576 miles
    Test number
    842877884183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass15,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    15,407 miles
    Test number
    374897411507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about WAR 21

What vehicle is registration WAR 21 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WAR 21 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 10 Sept 2014. 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 WAR 21 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on WAR 21 expired on 20 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on WAR 21?
The MOT on WAR 21 expired on 20 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has WAR 21 done?
WAR 21 was recorded at 40,014 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 2,714 miles a year.
Has WAR 21 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WAR 21 has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on WAR 21 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 WAR 21 find?
WAR 21 failed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 3 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both sides; windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside, and 2 more.

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