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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1989 · 2,962 cc

162 DOCMOT history

162 DOC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 23 Mar 1989. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 76,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
76,668 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
162 DOC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
23 Mar 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

162 DOC was last recorded at 76,668 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 450 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,218 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
450 miles
Average per year
1,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,668 miles
  • 2025 – 76,218 miles
  • 2024 – 75,724 miles
  • 2023 – 75,464 miles
  • 2022 – 75,132 miles
  • 2021 – 74,009 miles
  • 2020 – 73,515 miles
  • 2019 – 73,178 miles
  • 2018 – 72,489 miles
  • 2017 – 71,347 miles
  • 2016 – 70,490 miles
  • 2015 – 68,734 miles
  • 2014 – 64,870 miles
  • 2013 – 56,728 miles
  • 2012 – 51,265 miles
  • 2011 – 50,211 miles
  • 2010 – 49,132 miles
  • 2009 – 47,597 miles
  • 2008 – 46,721 miles
  • 2007 – 40,952 miles
  • 2006 – 38,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,668 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,668 miles (+450)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    76,668 miles
    Test number
    435657213330
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass76,218 miles (+494)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    76,218 miles
    Test number
    778498134801
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass75,724 miles (+260)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    75,724 miles
    Test number
    649345062597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass75,464 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    75,464 miles
    Test number
    173264024315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail75,462 miles (+330)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,462 miles
    Test number
    108850179188
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass75,132 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    75,132 miles
    Test number
    951443352460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail75,131 miles (+1,122)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,131 miles
    Test number
    209281365479
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass74,009 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    74,009 miles
    Test number
    879943177663
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all four flexible hoses perishing but no cords visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank breather hose at charcoal canister under nsf wing perished,split in two

  9. Fail74,008 miles (+493)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,008 miles
    Test number
    641407810964
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle significantly weaker than nearside in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all four flexible hoses perishing but no cords visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank breather hose at charcoal canister under nsf wing perished,split in two

  10. Pass73,515 miles (+337)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,515 miles
    Test number
    757258281399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,178 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,178 miles
    Test number
    854048056819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,489 miles
    Test number
    557930622362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,489 miles (+1,142)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,489 miles
    Test number
    836506661230
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  14. Pass71,347 miles (+857)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    71,347 miles
    Test number
    579396938443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    70,490 miles
    Test number
    985154046440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,490 miles (+1,756)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,490 miles
    Test number
    454543675847
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass68,734 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    68,734 miles
    Test number
    128911315272
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail68,734 miles (+3,864)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,734 miles
    Test number
    676581105221
    • DangerousFront propshaft coupling badly split.
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass64,870 miles (+8,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,870 miles
    Test number
    365873714217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass56,728 miles (+5,463)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,728 miles
    Test number
    156507373403
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront prop cupling worn

  21. Pass51,265 miles (+1,054)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    51,265 miles
    Test number
    788830882040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,211 miles (+1,079)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,211 miles
    Test number
    679666071097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,132 miles (+1,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    49,132 miles
    Test number
    571733680062
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass47,597 miles (+876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    47,597 miles
    Test number
    671282979049
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  25. Pass46,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    46,721 miles
    Test number
    443135028257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail46,721 miles (+5,769)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,721 miles
    Test number
    634751128250
    • FailureOffside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass40,952 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    40,952 miles
    Test number
    833344817263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass40,790 miles (+1,904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    40,790 miles
    Test number
    461609377117
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass38,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    38,886 miles
    Test number
    711719796187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 162 DOC

What vehicle is registration 162 DOC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 162 DOC on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 23 Mar 1989. 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 162 DOC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 162 DOC is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 162 DOC?
The MOT on 162 DOC is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 162 DOC done?
162 DOC was recorded at 76,668 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 1,866 miles a year.
Has 162 DOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 162 DOC has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on 162 DOC 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 162 DOC find?
162 DOC passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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