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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black and Black · Petrol · 2000 · 4,973 cc

1986 AOMOT history

1986 AO is a black and black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 8 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 92,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2025.

1986 AO black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Jun 2026
Mileage
92,453 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1986 AO
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
28 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

1986 AO was last recorded at 92,453 miles on 28 May 2025, 402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
92,051 miles · 21 May 2024
Between the last two tests
402 miles
Average per year
3,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,453 miles
  • 2024 – 92,051 miles
  • 2023 – 90,689 miles
  • 2022 – 89,886 miles
  • 2021 – 88,595 miles
  • 2020 – 87,296 miles
  • 2019 – 85,766 miles
  • 2018 – 83,866 miles
  • 2017 – 82,899 miles
  • 2016 – 81,398 miles
  • 2015 – 79,040 miles
  • 2014 – 75,450 miles
  • 2013 – 70,614 miles
  • 2012 – 64,866 miles
  • 2011 – 55,836 miles
  • 2010 – 53,567 miles
  • 2008 – 47,555 miles
  • 2006 – 22,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,453 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,453 miles (+402)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    92,453 miles
    Test number
    214936231036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,051 miles (+1,362)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    92,051 miles
    Test number
    857489737998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,689 miles (+803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    90,689 miles
    Test number
    976939444591
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass89,886 miles (+1,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    89,886 miles
    Test number
    379399376615
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass88,595 miles (+1,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    88,595 miles
    Test number
    754268224637
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass87,296 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    87,296 miles
    Test number
    402485913288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Fail87,296 miles (+1,530)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,296 miles
    Test number
    664629683525
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass85,766 miles (+1,900)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    85,766 miles
    Test number
    705442469160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,866 miles (+967)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    83,866 miles
    Test number
    203112079812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,899 miles (+1,501)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    82,899 miles
    Test number
    591732414523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,398 miles (+2,358)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    81,398 miles
    Test number
    634403113388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,040 miles (+3,590)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    79,040 miles
    Test number
    275145265483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,450 miles (+4,836)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    75,450 miles
    Test number
    246000484419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,614 miles (+5,748)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    70,614 miles
    Test number
    119008583148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,866 miles (+9,030)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    64,866 miles
    Test number
    555140172156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,836 miles (+2,269)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    55,836 miles
    Test number
    628075691125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,567 miles (+6,012)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    53,567 miles
    Test number
    451499860060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    47,555 miles
    Test number
    113255868180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,548 miles (+25,039)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,548 miles
    Test number
    182965368190
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  20. Pass22,509 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    22,509 miles
    Test number
    541550346308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 1986 AO

What vehicle is registration 1986 AO currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1986 AO on a black and black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Mar 2000. 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 1986 AO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 1986 AO expired on 8 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 1986 AO?
The MOT on 1986 AO expired on 8 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 1986 AO done?
1986 AO was recorded at 92,453 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2025, an average of 3,786 miles a year.
Has 1986 AO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1986 AO has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on 1986 AO 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 1986 AO find?
1986 AO passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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