Mercedes-Benz SL
Gold · Petrol · 1986 · 2,962 cc
5242 KRMOT history
5242 KR is a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 3 Oct 1986. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 63,972 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 63,972 mi
- At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 534 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 5242 KR
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,962 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1986
- First used
- 3 Oct 1986
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
5242 KR was last recorded at 63,972 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 63,462 miles · 9 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 510 miles
- Average per year
- 534 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 63,972 miles
- 2025 – 63,462 miles
- 2024 – 63,210 miles
- 2023 – 62,976 miles
- 2022 – 62,534 miles
- 2021 – 62,314 miles
- 2020 – 61,954 miles
- 2019 – 61,116 miles
- 2017 – 61,076 miles
- 2016 – 60,878 miles
- 2015 – 59,775 miles
- 2013 – 56,781 miles
- 2012 – 56,449 miles
- 2011 – 55,978 miles
- 2010 – 55,704 miles
- 2009 – 54,955 miles
- 2008 – 54,359 miles
- 2006 – 53,564 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass63,972 miles (+510)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 63,972 miles
- Test number
- 989842939645
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,462 miles (+252)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 63,462 miles
- Test number
- 606483157666
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,210 miles (+234)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 63,210 miles
- Test number
- 450145122446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,976 miles (+442)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 62,976 miles
- Test number
- 924731618397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,534 miles (+220)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 62,534 miles
- Test number
- 461424577031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,314 miles (+360)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 62,314 miles
- Test number
- 348765464007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,954 miles (+22)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 61,954 miles
- Test number
- 713971341477
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail61,932 miles (+816)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,932 miles
- Test number
- 810021546676
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Fuel system component leaking adjacent to fuel pump assy (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass61,116 miles (+40)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 61,116 miles
- Test number
- 305296562057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,076 miles (+198)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 61,076 miles
- Test number
- 124074341686
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,878 miles (+1,103)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 60,878 miles
- Test number
- 567766409538
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,775 miles (+180)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 59,775 miles
- Test number
- 661458967677
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,595 miles (+2,814)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 59,595 miles
- Test number
- 466986835089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,781 miles (+332)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 56,781 miles
- Test number
- 229176853081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,449 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 56,449 miles
- Test number
- 255099182265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,449 miles (+471)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,449 miles
- Test number
- 285249082224
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass55,978 miles (+274)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2012
- Odometer
- 55,978 miles
- Test number
- 759185741153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,704 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2011
- Odometer
- 55,704 miles
- Test number
- 274937540160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,698 miles (+743)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,698 miles
- Test number
- 283146940409
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureParking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
Pass54,955 miles (+596)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2010
- Odometer
- 54,955 miles
- Test number
- 212085629474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,359 miles (+795)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2009
- Odometer
- 54,359 miles
- Test number
- 704309628106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,564 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 53,564 miles
- Test number
- 334583796215
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about 5242 KR
- What vehicle is registration 5242 KR currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 5242 KR on a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 3 Oct 1986. 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 5242 KR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5242 KR is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 5242 KR?
- The MOT on 5242 KR is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 5242 KR done?
- 5242 KR was recorded at 63,972 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 534 miles a year.
- Has 5242 KR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 5242 KR has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2020.
- Has the mileage on 5242 KR 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 5242 KR find?
- 5242 KR passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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