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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

22 KJMOT history

22 KJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 91,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

22 KJ black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
91,858 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
22 KJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

22 KJ was last recorded at 91,858 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,702 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
156 miles
Average per year
3,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,858 miles
  • 2025 – 84,347 miles
  • 2023 – 83,018 miles
  • 2022 – 81,146 miles
  • 2019 – 78,910 miles
  • 2018 – 77,722 miles
  • 2017 – 76,262 miles
  • 2016 – 73,959 miles
  • 2015 – 71,412 miles
  • 2014 – 69,102 miles
  • 2013 – 64,746 miles
  • 2012 – 56,895 miles
  • 2011 – 49,713 miles
  • 2010 – 45,001 miles
  • 2009 – 40,682 miles
  • 2008 – 36,496 miles
  • 2006 – 28,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,858 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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass91,858 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    91,858 miles
    Test number
    176528910294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail91,702 miles (+7,355)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,702 miles
    Test number
    525126110698
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    84,347 miles
    Test number
    847362166056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail84,347 miles (+1,329)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,347 miles
    Test number
    115647667353
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass83,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    83,018 miles
    Test number
    824257863838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail83,018 miles (+1,872)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,018 miles
    Test number
    817726836439
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass81,146 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,146 miles
    Test number
    544920835787
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    616976356476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    613240649823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,910 miles (+1,188)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,910 miles
    Test number
    637596526159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass77,722 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    77,722 miles
    Test number
    884641228506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail77,722 miles (+1,460)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,722 miles
    Test number
    403096113373
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass76,262 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    76,262 miles
    Test number
    226300299577
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail76,262 miles (+2,303)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,262 miles
    Test number
    226382138519
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass73,959 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    73,959 miles
    Test number
    358386830936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,958 miles (+2,546)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,958 miles
    Test number
    987383851817
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

  17. Pass71,412 miles (+2,310)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    71,412 miles
    Test number
    157657690763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    69,102 miles
    Test number
    369247504301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail69,102 miles (+4,356)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,102 miles
    Test number
    166073404366
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass64,746 miles (+7,851)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    64,746 miles
    Test number
    116189063285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear exhaust bracket deteriorated and corrosion

  21. Pass56,895 miles (+7,182)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    56,895 miles
    Test number
    428631372192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  22. Pass49,713 miles (+4,712)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    49,713 miles
    Test number
    438383251184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,001 miles (+4,319)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    45,001 miles
    Test number
    773761160190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    40,682 miles
    Test number
    340340669115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,682 miles (+4,186)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,682 miles
    Test number
    824922649152
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

  26. Pass36,496 miles (+8,059)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    36,496 miles
    Test number
    182677938142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,437 miles
    Test number
    450692476245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 22 KJ

What vehicle is registration 22 KJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 22 KJ on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Sept 2003. 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 22 KJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 22 KJ is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 22 KJ?
The MOT on 22 KJ is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 22 KJ done?
22 KJ was recorded at 91,858 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 3,256 miles a year.
Has 22 KJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 22 KJ has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on 22 KJ 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 22 KJ find?
22 KJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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