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Mercedes-Benz SL

Green and Black · Petrol · 1995 · 3,199 cc

968 PEAMOT history

968 PEA is a green and black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Aug 1995. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 148,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
148,436 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
968 PEA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Green and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
1 Aug 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

968 PEA was last recorded at 148,436 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Nov 2006: 90,590 miles, lower than 122,244 miles on 18 Jul 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
148,154 miles · 15 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
282 miles
Average per year
1,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,436 miles
  • 2024 – 148,154 miles
  • 2023 – 147,157 miles
  • 2022 – 145,854 miles
  • 2016 – 145,336 miles
  • 2015 – 142,121 miles
  • 2014 – 138,021 miles
  • 2013 – 134,634 miles
  • 2012 – 130,202 miles
  • 2011 – 123,653 miles
  • 2010 – 115,943 miles
  • 2009 – 106,972 miles
  • 2008 – 96,475 miles
  • 2006 – 90,590 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,436 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,436 miles (+282)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    148,436 miles
    Test number
    992574059673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass148,154 miles (+997)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    148,154 miles
    Test number
    288961564135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass147,157 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    147,157 miles
    Test number
    213089970551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail147,147 miles (+1,293)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,147 miles
    Test number
    765993002726
    • MajorFront Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass145,854 miles (+518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    145,854 miles
    Test number
    235785829043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass145,336 miles (+3,215)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    145,336 miles
    Test number
    519843222787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass142,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    142,121 miles
    Test number
    184652491253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail142,121 miles (+4,100)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,121 miles
    Test number
    241062435304
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  9. Pass138,021 miles (+3,387)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    138,021 miles
    Test number
    415066864037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass134,634 miles (+4,432)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    134,634 miles
    Test number
    187147153041
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes covered with grease

  11. Pass130,202 miles (+6,549)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    130,202 miles
    Test number
    577199202196
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass123,653 miles (+7,710)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    123,653 miles
    Test number
    675149201179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass115,943 miles (+8,971)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    115,943 miles
    Test number
    323782900150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,972 miles (+10,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    106,972 miles
    Test number
    432020299092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass96,475 miles (+5,885)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    96,475 miles
    Test number
    300842018183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s front tyre cracked across tread

  16. Pass90,590 miles (-31,654)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    90,590 miles
    Test number
    882173516311
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Fail122,244 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,244 miles
    Test number
    771689696111
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust starting to corrode

Questions about 968 PEA

What vehicle is registration 968 PEA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 968 PEA on a green and black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Aug 1995. 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 968 PEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 968 PEA is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 968 PEA?
The MOT on 968 PEA is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 968 PEA done?
968 PEA was recorded at 148,436 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 1,340 miles a year.
Has 968 PEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 968 PEA has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on 968 PEA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Nov 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 968 PEA find?
968 PEA passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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