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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

2 KEMMOT history

2 KEM is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 22 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 53,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

2 KEM 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 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
53,325 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2 KEM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

2 KEM was last recorded at 53,325 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,320 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 53,325 miles
  • 2024 – 53,214 miles
  • 2023 – 53,052 miles
  • 2022 – 52,838 miles
  • 2020 – 52,532 miles
  • 2019 – 50,796 miles
  • 2017 – 47,427 miles
  • 2015 – 46,409 miles
  • 2014 – 45,333 miles
  • 2013 – 44,336 miles
  • 2012 – 42,426 miles
  • 2011 – 40,952 miles
  • 2010 – 34,069 miles
  • 2009 – 31,161 miles
  • 2008 – 27,618 miles
  • 2007 – 24,060 miles
  • 2006 – 16,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,325 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,325 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    53,325 miles
    Test number
    983800797553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail53,320 miles (+51)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,320 miles
    Test number
    634516236646
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail53,269 miles (+55)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,269 miles
    Test number
    236921902464
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass53,214 miles (+162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    53,214 miles
    Test number
    528954436192
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass53,052 miles (+214)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    53,052 miles
    Test number
    571297151947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass52,838 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    52,838 miles
    Test number
    538611382876
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining and date stamped 2011 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining and date stamped 2011 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  7. Fail52,837 miles (+305)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,837 miles
    Test number
    374676438554
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining and date stamped 2011 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining and date stamped 2011 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  8. Pass52,532 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    52,532 miles
    Test number
    192804315986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail52,531 miles (+1,235)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,531 miles
    Test number
    622733129531
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass51,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,296 miles
    Test number
    187619336646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail51,296 miles (+500)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,296 miles
    Test number
    139482155398
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass50,796 miles (+3,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    50,796 miles
    Test number
    272877432800
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass47,427 miles (+1,018)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    47,427 miles
    Test number
    256404853885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel rim distorted
  14. Pass46,409 miles (+1,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    46,409 miles
    Test number
    389960253661
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  15. Pass45,333 miles (+997)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    45,333 miles
    Test number
    169204414395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,336 miles (+1,910)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    44,336 miles
    Test number
    876395703354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,426 miles (+1,474)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    42,426 miles
    Test number
    708841232328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    40,952 miles
    Test number
    497363831482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,952 miles (+6,883)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,952 miles
    Test number
    337683231356
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass34,069 miles (+2,908)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    34,069 miles
    Test number
    254091720378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,161 miles (+3,543)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    31,161 miles
    Test number
    450023419468
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  22. Pass27,618 miles (+3,558)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    27,618 miles
    Test number
    440486618373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,060 miles (+7,968)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    24,060 miles
    Test number
    474801557395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    16,092 miles
    Test number
    863307586042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 2 KEM

What vehicle is registration 2 KEM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2 KEM on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 22 Jan 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 2 KEM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 2 KEM expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 2 KEM?
The MOT on 2 KEM expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 2 KEM done?
2 KEM was recorded at 53,325 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 1,906 miles a year.
Has 2 KEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2 KEM has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on 2 KEM 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 2 KEM find?
2 KEM passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 2 more.

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