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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1981 · 3,839 cc

WRP 297MOT history

WRP 297 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 19 Mar 1981. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 112,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
112,555 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WRP 297
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1981
First used
19 Mar 1981
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

WRP 297 was last recorded at 112,555 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 855 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
111,700 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
855 miles
Average per year
345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,555 miles
  • 2025 – 111,700 miles
  • 2024 – 111,368 miles
  • 2023 – 111,074 miles
  • 2022 – 110,742 miles
  • 2021 – 110,230 miles
  • 2020 – 110,065 miles
  • 2019 – 109,870 miles
  • 2018 – 109,668 miles
  • 2017 – 109,396 miles
  • 2016 – 109,025 miles
  • 2015 – 108,829 miles
  • 2014 – 107,903 miles
  • 2013 – 107,510 miles
  • 2012 – 107,489 miles
  • 2011 – 107,152 miles
  • 2010 – 106,697 miles
  • 2009 – 106,592 miles
  • 2008 – 106,146 miles
  • 2007 – 105,987 miles
  • 2006 – 105,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,555 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,555 miles (+855)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    112,555 miles
    Test number
    785810419302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass111,700 miles (+332)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    111,700 miles
    Test number
    587312179744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass111,368 miles (+294)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    111,368 miles
    Test number
    136792687874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,074 miles (+332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    111,074 miles
    Test number
    898230299914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass110,742 miles (+512)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    110,742 miles
    Test number
    727395056314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,230 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    110,230 miles
    Test number
    650295331011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,065 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    110,065 miles
    Test number
    341785137533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,870 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    109,870 miles
    Test number
    697506534520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,668 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    109,668 miles
    Test number
    189140595055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,396 miles (+371)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    109,396 miles
    Test number
    677759848663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,025 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    109,025 miles
    Test number
    294350018158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,829 miles (+926)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    108,829 miles
    Test number
    866168195031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,903 miles (+393)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    107,903 miles
    Test number
    625720604198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,510 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    107,510 miles
    Test number
    108662903155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass107,489 miles (+337)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    107,489 miles
    Test number
    855064602112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass107,152 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    107,152 miles
    Test number
    389132601128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
  17. Fail107,152 miles (+455)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,152 miles
    Test number
    945222601199
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
  18. Pass106,697 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    106,697 miles
    Test number
    503630310139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass106,592 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    106,592 miles
    Test number
    593561419135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass106,146 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    106,146 miles
    Test number
    322058608170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass105,987 miles (+422)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    105,987 miles
    Test number
    852336007129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass105,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    105,565 miles
    Test number
    290780916158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about WRP 297

What vehicle is registration WRP 297 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WRP 297 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 19 Mar 1981. 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 WRP 297 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on WRP 297 is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on WRP 297?
The MOT on WRP 297 is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has WRP 297 done?
WRP 297 was recorded at 112,555 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 345 miles a year.
Has WRP 297 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WRP 297 has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2011.
Has the mileage on WRP 297 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 WRP 297 find?
WRP 297 passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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