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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

6974 KMMOT history

6974 KM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 11 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 116,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

6974 KM 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 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
116,645 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
6974 KM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

6974 KM was last recorded at 116,645 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 1,442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,203 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,442 miles
Average per year
4,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,645 miles
  • 2024 – 115,203 miles
  • 2023 – 113,570 miles
  • 2022 – 111,473 miles
  • 2021 – 109,112 miles
  • 2020 – 107,081 miles
  • 2019 – 104,666 miles
  • 2018 – 100,539 miles
  • 2017 – 95,650 miles
  • 2016 – 90,508 miles
  • 2015 – 85,123 miles
  • 2014 – 79,810 miles
  • 2013 – 76,147 miles
  • 2012 – 71,772 miles
  • 2011 – 66,396 miles
  • 2010 – 59,823 miles
  • 2009 – 51,222 miles
  • 2008 – 40,911 miles
  • 2007 – 29,963 miles
  • 2006 – 20,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,645 miles
  • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged Discoloration damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp lens faded
  • AdvisoryOffside brake pipe corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive leaking down onto nearside exhaust manifold

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some testable components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front tyres worn on edges.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,645 miles (+1,442)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    116,645 miles
    Test number
    856964632957
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged Discoloration damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lens faded
    • AdvisoryOffside brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass115,203 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    115,203 miles
    Test number
    997420984611
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leaking down onto nearside exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring view of some testable components.

  3. Fail115,182 miles (+1,612)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,182 miles
    Test number
    148383688391
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged securing nut. (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leaking down onto nearside exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring view of some testable components.

  4. Pass113,570 miles (+2,097)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    113,570 miles
    Test number
    359546849669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,473 miles (+2,361)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,473 miles
    Test number
    556399579057
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass109,112 miles (+2,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,112 miles
    Test number
    383564276534
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass107,081 miles (+2,415)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,081 miles
    Test number
    183454884407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,666 miles (+4,127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,666 miles
    Test number
    380514901241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPark brake travel getting close to limit of travel

  9. Pass100,539 miles (+4,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    100,539 miles
    Test number
    282615278706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass95,650 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,650 miles
    Test number
    936867152447
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail95,650 miles (+5,142)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,650 miles
    Test number
    250504704283
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass90,508 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    90,508 miles
    Test number
    454878696645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower spring control arm outer joints have slight play in them
    • AdvisoryCut in inner side wall of n/s/f tyre not showing cords

  13. Fail90,508 miles (+5,385)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,508 miles
    Test number
    954342275506
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt thrust arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower spring control arm outer joints have slight play in them
    • AdvisoryCut in inner side wall of n/s/f tyre not showing cords

  14. Pass85,123 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    85,123 miles
    Test number
    921998500104
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail85,123 miles (+5,313)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,123 miles
    Test number
    401823892469
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass79,810 miles (+3,663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    79,810 miles
    Test number
    466472114492
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail76,147 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,147 miles
    Test number
    268245513316
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass76,147 miles (+4,375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    76,147 miles
    Test number
    478935513416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass71,772 miles (+114)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    71,772 miles
    Test number
    765738412357
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail71,658 miles (+5,262)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,658 miles
    Test number
    557477302336
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass66,396 miles (+13)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    66,396 miles
    Test number
    966786521312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Fail66,383 miles (+6,560)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,383 miles
    Test number
    787625121353
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass59,823 miles (+8,601)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    59,823 miles
    Test number
    774216420386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,222 miles (+10,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    51,222 miles
    Test number
    812918249204
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass40,911 miles (+10,948)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    40,911 miles
    Test number
    442761548209
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  26. Pass29,963 miles (+9,867)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    29,963 miles
    Test number
    942534567199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    20,096 miles
    Test number
    684501056146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 6974 KM

What vehicle is registration 6974 KM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 6974 KM on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 11 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 6974 KM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6974 KM is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 6974 KM?
The MOT on 6974 KM is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 6974 KM done?
6974 KM was recorded at 116,645 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 4,964 miles a year.
Has 6974 KM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 6974 KM has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on 6974 KM 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 6974 KM find?
6974 KM passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloration damaged; headlamp lens faded; offside brake pipe corroded, and 1 more.

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