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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

995 AKHMOT history

995 AKH is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 23 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 139,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

995 AKH blue 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 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
139,494 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
995 AKH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

995 AKH was last recorded at 139,494 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 4,705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,789 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,705 miles
Average per year
5,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,494 miles
  • 2025 – 134,789 miles
  • 2024 – 131,681 miles
  • 2023 – 122,700 miles
  • 2022 – 115,092 miles
  • 2021 – 103,570 miles
  • 2020 – 98,348 miles
  • 2019 – 89,069 miles
  • 2018 – 83,430 miles
  • 2017 – 80,401 miles
  • 2016 – 73,204 miles
  • 2015 – 67,069 miles
  • 2014 – 65,243 miles
  • 2012 – 57,748 miles
  • 2011 – 49,667 miles
  • 2010 – 45,901 miles
  • 2009 – 38,229 miles
  • 2008 – 24,836 miles
  • 2007 – 21,184 miles
  • 2006 – 19,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,494 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass139,494 miles (+4,705)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    139,494 miles
    Test number
    481958357459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass134,789 miles (+3,108)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    134,789 miles
    Test number
    732038547788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass131,681 miles (+8,981)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    131,681 miles
    Test number
    845244888092
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass122,700 miles (+7,608)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    122,700 miles
    Test number
    146293652141
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass115,092 miles (+11,522)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    115,092 miles
    Test number
    825545392870
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass103,570 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    103,570 miles
    Test number
    649080686757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,566 miles (+5,218)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,566 miles
    Test number
    603927801439
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass98,348 miles (+9,279)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    98,348 miles
    Test number
    853175959370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass89,069 miles (+5,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    89,069 miles
    Test number
    912335913048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass83,430 miles (+3,029)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    83,430 miles
    Test number
    492646093399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,401 miles (+7,197)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,401 miles
    Test number
    467675837531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,204 miles (+6,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,204 miles
    Test number
    321695747334
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass67,069 miles (+1,826)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    67,069 miles
    Test number
    845521595044
    • NoteEml light on
    • NoteNearside catalyst/downpipe interior baffles in secure causing rattle

  14. Pass65,243 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    65,243 miles
    Test number
    727211804123
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCan't inspect front brake pipes as they are covered in grease

  15. Fail65,243 miles (+7,495)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,243 miles
    Test number
    238318394021
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCan't inspect front brake pipes as they are covered in grease

  16. Pass57,748 miles (+8,081)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    57,748 miles
    Test number
    319513292010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,667 miles (+3,766)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    49,667 miles
    Test number
    327261691036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,901 miles (+7,672)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    45,901 miles
    Test number
    861366490089
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass38,229 miles (+13,393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,229 miles
    Test number
    104711299444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass24,836 miles (+3,652)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    24,836 miles
    Test number
    742135698085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,184 miles (+1,566)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    21,184 miles
    Test number
    351053857016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    19,618 miles
    Test number
    422701886057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 995 AKH

What vehicle is registration 995 AKH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 995 AKH on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 23 Jun 2003. 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 995 AKH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 995 AKH is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 995 AKH?
The MOT on 995 AKH is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 995 AKH done?
995 AKH was recorded at 139,494 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 5,980 miles a year.
Has 995 AKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 995 AKH has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on 995 AKH 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 995 AKH find?
995 AKH passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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