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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1988 · 2,962 cc

688 AKEMOT history

688 AKE is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 11 Aug 1988. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 67,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
67,833 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
688 AKE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
11 Aug 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

688 AKE was last recorded at 67,833 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,783 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,833 miles
  • 2025 – 67,783 miles
  • 2024 – 67,707 miles
  • 2023 – 67,555 miles
  • 2022 – 67,285 miles
  • 2020 – 67,125 miles
  • 2019 – 66,920 miles
  • 2018 – 66,730 miles
  • 2017 – 66,287 miles
  • 2016 – 66,051 miles
  • 2015 – 65,616 miles
  • 2014 – 65,276 miles
  • 2013 – 64,869 miles
  • 2012 – 64,463 miles
  • 2011 – 63,630 miles
  • 2010 – 62,289 miles
  • 2009 – 61,270 miles
  • 2008 – 60,251 miles
  • 2007 – 59,460 miles
  • 2006 – 59,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,833 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,833 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    67,833 miles
    Test number
    451253247485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,783 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    67,783 miles
    Test number
    836715304890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,707 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    67,707 miles
    Test number
    359443200857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,555 miles (+270)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    67,555 miles
    Test number
    320807195948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,285 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    67,285 miles
    Test number
    658336058215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,125 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    67,125 miles
    Test number
    648262188944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,920 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,920 miles
    Test number
    890402387216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,730 miles (+443)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    66,730 miles
    Test number
    349767757991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,287 miles (+236)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    66,287 miles
    Test number
    730713403736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,051 miles
    Test number
    997521332458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,051 miles (+435)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,051 miles
    Test number
    638608424713
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  12. Pass65,616 miles (+340)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,616 miles
    Test number
    415326265132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,276 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,276 miles
    Test number
    108069574170
    • Repaired at testSteering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

  14. Pass65,276 miles (+407)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    65,276 miles
    Test number
    539429274144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,869 miles (+406)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    64,869 miles
    Test number
    998599663112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,463 miles (+833)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    64,463 miles
    Test number
    285873672163
    • NoteAll four tyres have cracks

  17. Pass63,630 miles (+1,341)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    63,630 miles
    Test number
    417575871191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,289 miles (+1,019)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    62,289 miles
    Test number
    293322460436
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteRear exhaust box just starting to corrod slightly

  19. Pass61,270 miles (+1,019)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    61,270 miles
    Test number
    662626869177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass60,251 miles (+791)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    60,251 miles
    Test number
    960160878140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,460 miles (+441)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    59,460 miles
    Test number
    144441177177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    59,019 miles
    Test number
    611371866122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 688 AKE

What vehicle is registration 688 AKE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 688 AKE on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 11 Aug 1988. 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 688 AKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 688 AKE is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 688 AKE?
The MOT on 688 AKE is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 688 AKE done?
688 AKE was recorded at 67,833 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 438 miles a year.
Has 688 AKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 688 AKE has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on 688 AKE 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 688 AKE find?
688 AKE passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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