SML 45S

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Plate Details

SML 45S is a suffix-style registration. The suffix letter S at the end of the plate identifies it as a 1977 registration. Suffix plates were the standard UK format from 1963 to 1983. Under DVLA rules, SML 45S can be assigned to any vehicle first registered on or after 1977. Suffix plates with strong initials or short numbers are among the most collectable formats available.

Registration History

SML 45S was first made available in 1977. The original issuing office for this combination is Middlesex C.C.. Local council and county borough offices issued plates within their geographic area — the issuing office identifies the regional origin of the registration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What could SML 45S represent? +
  Many people would see SML 45S as representing the name or word Lass or Las. As with all personalised number plates, the registration has no official meaning — it is a combination of letters and numbers issued by the DVLA that buyers choose for its personal significance.
• Is SML 45S available to buy, and what does it cost? +
  SML 45S is not currently listed for sale on NewReg. We can investigate availability on your behalf — use the Register Interest button and our team will research the plate and contact you with pricing. NewReg has been sourcing personalised number plates since 1991.
• What is included when I buy SML 45S from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of SML 45S from NewReg includes: full DVLA transfer service — we handle all paperwork on your behalf at no extra charge beyond the standard DVLA transfer fee, a certificate of entitlement, and road-legal acrylic number plates. The £80 DVLA transfer fee is shown separately at checkout and paid direct to the DVLA. NewReg has been a DVLA-recognised reseller and CNDA member since 1991.
• When was SML 45S first issued? +
  SML 45S was first made available in 1977.
• Can I put SML 45S on my car? +
  Under DVLA rules, a number plate cannot make a vehicle appear newer than it is. SML 45S can be assigned to a vehicle first registered on or after 1977 — it cannot be placed on a vehicle registered before that date.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on SML 45S? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find SML 45S advertised cheaper by any other UK dealer. If you do find a lower price for the same plate, we will beat it — our guarantee covers the full cost including the plate rights, VAT, and the DVLA transfer fee. See our price match guarantee at newreg.co.uk/services/guarantee/
• What does SML 45S mean as a personalised plate? +
  As a personalised number plate, SML 45S is most often chosen because it reads as the name or word Lass. The DVLA issues registrations based on a formula of letters and numbers — the personal meaning comes from how buyers interpret the combination. SML 45S is a popular choice for anyone named Lass or with a personal or professional connection to that word.