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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 5,439 cc

245LMOT history

245L is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 27 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 43,624 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

245L silver 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 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
43,624 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
245L
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

245L was last recorded at 43,624 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 3,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,545 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,079 miles
Average per year
1,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,624 miles
  • 2025 – 40,545 miles
  • 2024 – 32,076 miles
  • 2023 – 27,890 miles
  • 2021 – 27,330 miles
  • 2020 – 26,647 miles
  • 2019 – 25,931 miles
  • 2018 – 25,270 miles
  • 2017 – 24,341 miles
  • 2016 – 23,303 miles
  • 2015 – 22,385 miles
  • 2014 – 21,358 miles
  • 2013 – 20,126 miles
  • 2012 – 18,623 miles
  • 2011 – 17,670 miles
  • 2010 – 16,599 miles
  • 2009 – 15,248 miles
  • 2008 – 14,112 miles
  • 2007 – 12,533 miles
  • 2006 – 11,243 miles
  • 2005 – 9,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,624 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,624 miles (+3,079)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    43,624 miles
    Test number
    565453006622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass40,545 miles (+8,469)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    40,545 miles
    Test number
    707645532966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass32,076 miles (+4,186)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    32,076 miles
    Test number
    181291709598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass27,890 miles (+560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    27,890 miles
    Test number
    705718653969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass27,330 miles (+683)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    27,330 miles
    Test number
    470778648692
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around suspension strut area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fluid suspension strut gator loose exposing internals of strut
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension fluid pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around suspension strut area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension fluid pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass26,647 miles (+716)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    26,647 miles
    Test number
    944151387163
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both front suspension pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass25,931 miles (+661)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    25,931 miles
    Test number
    109660944410
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both front fluid suspension pipe ferrels corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fluid suspension pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass25,270 miles (+929)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    25,270 miles
    Test number
    260634072172
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass24,341 miles (+1,038)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    24,341 miles
    Test number
    307122729182
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone ball joint boot split but still preventing ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone ball joint boot split but still preventing ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass23,303 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    23,303 miles
    Test number
    154610382361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail23,302 miles (+917)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,302 miles
    Test number
    723967110495
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut but not showing cords

  12. Pass22,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    22,385 miles
    Test number
    471323516105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail22,385 miles (+1,027)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,385 miles
    Test number
    775199684468
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt caster arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass21,358 miles (+1,232)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    21,358 miles
    Test number
    766549004304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,126 miles (+1,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    20,126 miles
    Test number
    518335313367
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass18,623 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    18,623 miles
    Test number
    679376202323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail18,621 miles (+951)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,621 miles
    Test number
    968685802312
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass17,670 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    17,670 miles
    Test number
    426588411465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,599 miles (+1,351)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    16,599 miles
    Test number
    350882720391
    • NoteFront discs have slight corrosion on inner face
    • NoteRear discs are discoloured on face

  20. Pass15,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    15,248 miles
    Test number
    410019129335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail15,248 miles (+1,136)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,248 miles
    Test number
    383743929369
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass14,112 miles (+1,579)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    14,112 miles
    Test number
    263797018326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass12,533 miles (+1,290)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    12,533 miles
    Test number
    442756617347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,243 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    11,243 miles
    Test number
    641886126314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail11,236 miles (+1,387)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,236 miles
    Test number
    231694326398
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass9,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    9,849 miles
    Test number
    944627225326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 245L

What vehicle is registration 245L currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 245L on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 27 Nov 2002. 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 245L currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 245L is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 245L?
The MOT on 245L is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 245L done?
245L was recorded at 43,624 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 1,659 miles a year.
Has 245L ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 245L has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on 245L 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 245L find?
245L passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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