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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1995 · 3,199 cc

181 XKNMOT history

181 XKN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 8 Aug 1995. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 21 MOT tests, with 58,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
58,043 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
21 passed · 0 failed
Per year
792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
181 XKN
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
8 Aug 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

181 XKN was last recorded at 58,043 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
58,004 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
39 miles
Average per year
792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,043 miles
  • 2025 – 58,004 miles
  • 2024 – 57,697 miles
  • 2023 – 57,343 miles
  • 2022 – 56,953 miles
  • 2021 – 56,752 miles
  • 2020 – 56,643 miles
  • 2019 – 56,249 miles
  • 2018 – 55,653 miles
  • 2017 – 55,033 miles
  • 2016 – 54,422 miles
  • 2015 – 53,352 miles
  • 2014 – 52,399 miles
  • 2013 – 51,265 miles
  • 2012 – 50,025 miles
  • 2011 – 48,476 miles
  • 2010 – 47,165 miles
  • 2009 – 46,027 miles
  • 2008 – 44,950 miles
  • 2007 – 43,485 miles
  • 2006 – 41,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,043 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass58,043 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    58,043 miles
    Test number
    154223637551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass58,004 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    58,004 miles
    Test number
    860519139453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,697 miles (+354)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    57,697 miles
    Test number
    863463985099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering damper leaking slightly
  4. Pass57,343 miles (+390)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    57,343 miles
    Test number
    266467935510
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass56,953 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    56,953 miles
    Test number
    404108211711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,752 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    56,752 miles
    Test number
    390623322785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,643 miles (+394)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    56,643 miles
    Test number
    913967281136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,249 miles (+596)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    56,249 miles
    Test number
    243745109649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,653 miles (+620)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    55,653 miles
    Test number
    105735675159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,033 miles (+611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    55,033 miles
    Test number
    826693841168
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  11. Pass54,422 miles (+1,070)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    54,422 miles
    Test number
    534870997187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,352 miles (+953)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    53,352 miles
    Test number
    198026415084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,399 miles (+1,134)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,399 miles
    Test number
    139947814071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass51,265 miles (+1,240)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    51,265 miles
    Test number
    307421223077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,025 miles (+1,549)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    50,025 miles
    Test number
    546915722056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,476 miles (+1,311)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    48,476 miles
    Test number
    128278411488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,165 miles (+1,138)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    47,165 miles
    Test number
    281558220007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,027 miles (+1,077)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    46,027 miles
    Test number
    680220329015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,950 miles (+1,465)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    44,950 miles
    Test number
    543591538047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,485 miles (+1,489)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    43,485 miles
    Test number
    983941837095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    41,996 miles
    Test number
    692690226077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 181 XKN

What vehicle is registration 181 XKN currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 181 XKN on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 8 Aug 1995. 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 181 XKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 181 XKN is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 181 XKN?
The MOT on 181 XKN is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 181 XKN done?
181 XKN was recorded at 58,043 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 792 miles a year.
Has 181 XKN ever failed its MOT?
No. 181 XKN has passed all 21 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on 181 XKN 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 181 XKN find?
181 XKN passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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