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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1991 · 4,973 cc

888 PXNMOT history

888 PXN is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 17 Jun 1991. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 128,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2026
Mileage
128,066 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
888 PXN
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
17 Jun 1991
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

888 PXN was last recorded at 128,066 miles on 27 Aug 2025, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,037 miles · 23 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
1,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,066 miles
  • 2024 – 127,250 miles
  • 2023 – 126,379 miles
  • 2021 – 126,010 miles
  • 2020 – 124,438 miles
  • 2019 – 122,870 miles
  • 2018 – 119,765 miles
  • 2017 – 116,041 miles
  • 2010 – 111,523 miles
  • 2009 – 106,304 miles
  • 2006 – 102,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,066 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Little reserve travel on parking brake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Fuel lines corroded around filter

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,066 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    128,066 miles
    Test number
    861669227746
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail128,037 miles (+787)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,037 miles
    Test number
    878580418573
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,250 miles (+871)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    127,250 miles
    Test number
    588273678165
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing edges and perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  4. Pass126,379 miles (+369)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    126,379 miles
    Test number
    998145312358
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  5. Pass126,010 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,010 miles
    Test number
    545479080998
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail126,006 miles (+1,568)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,006 miles
    Test number
    354513498244
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass124,438 miles (+1,568)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    124,438 miles
    Test number
    758390082136
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear differential fluid slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass122,870 miles (+3,105)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    122,870 miles
    Test number
    920488119400
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel at the parking lever
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass119,765 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    119,765 miles
    Test number
    881296179931
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on parking brake
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail119,728 miles (+3,687)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,728 miles
    Test number
    474938615751
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on parking brake
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass116,041 miles (+34)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    116,041 miles
    Test number
    995647789109
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel lines corroded around filter

  12. Fail116,007 miles (+22)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,007 miles
    Test number
    722889486846
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar severely distorted anti rollbar has moved or distorted and therefore causing to nsf wheel to foul on the bodywork and the osf anti rollbar is only just sitting in its d bush mount (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel lines corroded around filter

  13. Fail115,985 miles (+4,462)13 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,985 miles
    Test number
    559597011488
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread area perished, out of date (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread perishing, out of date (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber noisey
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread perishing, out of date (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber siezed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  14. Pass111,523 miles (+5,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    111,523 miles
    Test number
    191488010286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass106,304 miles (+4,172)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    106,304 miles
    Test number
    301140929009
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  16. Pass102,132 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    102,132 miles
    Test number
    404472766200
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Fail102,132 miles4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,132 miles
    Test number
    501662766263
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about 888 PXN

What vehicle is registration 888 PXN currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 888 PXN on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 17 Jun 1991. 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 888 PXN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 888 PXN expired on 26 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 888 PXN?
The MOT on 888 PXN expired on 26 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 888 PXN done?
888 PXN was recorded at 128,066 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2025, an average of 1,369 miles a year.
Has 888 PXN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 888 PXN has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on 888 PXN 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 888 PXN find?
888 PXN passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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