Mercedes-Benz SL
Green · Petrol · 1985 · 2,746 cc
127 GKOMOT history
127 GKO is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 21 Feb 1985. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 170,597 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 170,597 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 412 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 127 GKO
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,746 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1985
- First used
- 21 Feb 1985
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
127 GKO was last recorded at 170,597 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 170,595 miles · 20 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 412 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 170,597 miles
- 2025 – 170,595 miles
- 2024 – 170,531 miles
- 2023 – 170,458 miles
- 2022 – 170,410 miles
- 2020 – 170,306 miles
- 2019 – 170,084 miles
- 2018 – 169,724 miles
- 2017 – 169,253 miles
- 2016 – 168,643 miles
- 2015 – 168,154 miles
- 2014 – 167,290 miles
- 2013 – 166,309 miles
- 2012 – 165,958 miles
- 2011 – 165,561 miles
- 2010 – 165,134 miles
- 2009 – 164,714 miles
- 2008 – 163,989 miles
- 2006 – 162,677 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass170,597 miles
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 13 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass170,597 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 170,597 miles
- Test number
- 209886429488
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail170,595 miles (+64)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,595 miles
- Test number
- 838970182897
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass170,531 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2025
- Odometer
- 170,531 miles
- Test number
- 904098560274
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail170,530 miles (+72)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,530 miles
- Test number
- 607207491259
- MajorOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass170,458 miles (+48)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2024
- Odometer
- 170,458 miles
- Test number
- 128977019545
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,410 miles (+104)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2023
- Odometer
- 170,410 miles
- Test number
- 434902469830
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,306 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 170,306 miles
- Test number
- 627953264925
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySmall chip in centre of screen
Fail170,304 miles (+220)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,304 miles
- Test number
- 720748591771
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x 2 marked with chalk (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass170,084 miles (+360)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 170,084 miles
- Test number
- 215860355247
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass169,724 miles (+471)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2019
- Odometer
- 169,724 miles
- Test number
- 501658220241
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in wax oil hard to check for rust
Pass169,253 miles (+610)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2018
- Odometer
- 169,253 miles
- Test number
- 873957300356
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion towing eye (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass168,643 miles (+489)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2017
- Odometer
- 168,643 miles
- Test number
- 994369445865
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,154 miles (+864)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2016
- Odometer
- 168,154 miles
- Test number
- 157020125155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,290 miles (+981)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2015
- Odometer
- 167,290 miles
- Test number
- 897703924186
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass166,309 miles (+351)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2014
- Odometer
- 166,309 miles
- Test number
- 628192323154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,958 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 165,958 miles
- Test number
- 289621552286
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail165,958 miles (+397)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,958 miles
- Test number
- 447849142254
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass165,561 miles (+427)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 165,561 miles
- Test number
- 868186631234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,134 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 165,134 miles
- Test number
- 102509340297
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail165,134 miles (+420)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,134 miles
- Test number
- 802599540239
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass164,714 miles (+725)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 164,714 miles
- Test number
- 414691059368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,989 miles (+629)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 163,989 miles
- Test number
- 253321958365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,360 miles (+683)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 163,360 miles
- Test number
- 670849008095
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass162,677 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 162,677 miles
- Test number
- 204947146348
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about 127 GKO
- What vehicle is registration 127 GKO currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 127 GKO on a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 21 Feb 1985. 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 127 GKO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 127 GKO is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 127 GKO?
- The MOT on 127 GKO is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 127 GKO done?
- 127 GKO was recorded at 170,597 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 412 miles a year.
- Has 127 GKO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 127 GKO has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on 127 GKO 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 127 GKO find?
- 127 GKO passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front service brake binding but not excessively both sides; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.
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