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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1985 · 2,746 cc

14 DBPMOT history

14 DBP is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 54,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
54,265 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
14 DBP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,746 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
31 Dec 1985
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

14 DBP was last recorded at 54,265 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
54,060 miles · 22 May 2024
Between the last two tests
205 miles
Average per year
442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,265 miles
  • 2024 – 54,060 miles
  • 2023 – 53,858 miles
  • 2022 – 53,635 miles
  • 2021 – 53,422 miles
  • 2020 – 53,084 miles
  • 2019 – 52,724 miles
  • 2018 – 51,710 miles
  • 2017 – 51,089 miles
  • 2016 – 50,460 miles
  • 2015 – 50,303 miles
  • 2014 – 50,243 miles
  • 2013 – 49,874 miles
  • 2012 – 49,692 miles
  • 2011 – 48,978 miles
  • 2010 – 48,531 miles
  • 2009 – 48,490 miles
  • 2008 – 47,966 miles
  • 2007 – 47,506 miles
  • 2006 – 45,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,265 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,265 miles (+205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    54,265 miles
    Test number
    935986081591
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass54,060 miles (+202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    54,060 miles
    Test number
    788461944292
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass53,858 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    53,858 miles
    Test number
    518825399169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,635 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    53,635 miles
    Test number
    539590356519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,422 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    53,422 miles
    Test number
    547100900370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,084 miles (+360)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    53,084 miles
    Test number
    362287506577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,724 miles (+1,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    52,724 miles
    Test number
    269866606100
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass51,710 miles (+621)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    51,710 miles
    Test number
    797336143160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,089 miles (+629)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    51,089 miles
    Test number
    627752462317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,460 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    50,460 miles
    Test number
    464633225508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,303 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,303 miles
    Test number
    266698845435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,243 miles (+369)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    50,243 miles
    Test number
    286111844188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,874 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    49,874 miles
    Test number
    429530753169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,692 miles (+714)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    49,692 miles
    Test number
    386498632104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,978 miles (+447)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    48,978 miles
    Test number
    985730141181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,531 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    48,531 miles
    Test number
    414303050156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,490 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,490 miles
    Test number
    173689739100
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  18. Fail48,490 miles (+524)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,490 miles
    Test number
    551359539177
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  19. Pass47,966 miles (+460)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    47,966 miles
    Test number
    190750158105
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak from the differntial
    • NoteOil leak from the engine and the gearbox
  20. Pass47,506 miles (+2,103)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    47,506 miles
    Test number
    832362047117
    • NoteAcceptable damage to outer rim of n/s front wheel.
    • NoteNail in tread of n/s rear tyre.
    • NoteO/s rear tyre is showing damage to outer wall which is just acceptable and tread depth is close to limits. STRONGLY ADVISED THIS TYRE IS REPLACED ASAP!!
    • NoteSlight exhaust leak on middle silencer box.
  21. Pass45,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    45,403 miles
    Test number
    262653456113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 14 DBP

What vehicle is registration 14 DBP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 14 DBP on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 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 14 DBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 14 DBP is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 14 DBP?
The MOT on 14 DBP is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 14 DBP done?
14 DBP was recorded at 54,265 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 442 miles a year.
Has 14 DBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 14 DBP has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2009.
Has the mileage on 14 DBP 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 14 DBP find?
14 DBP passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe.

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