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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 3,498 cc

A12 POYMOT history

A12 POY is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 36,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
36,187 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 POY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 POY was last recorded at 36,187 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,965 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
222 miles
Average per year
1,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,187 miles
  • 2025 – 35,965 miles
  • 2024 – 34,145 miles
  • 2023 – 32,434 miles
  • 2022 – 30,593 miles
  • 2021 – 29,840 miles
  • 2020 – 29,188 miles
  • 2019 – 28,417 miles
  • 2018 – 26,679 miles
  • 2017 – 25,734 miles
  • 2016 – 24,962 miles
  • 2015 – 24,566 miles
  • 2014 – 21,195 miles
  • 2013 – 15,144 miles
  • 2012 – 11,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,187 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

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.

  • Full under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Both front tyres cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Difficulty in inspecting front brake pads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Under tray/engine cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,187 miles (+222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    36,187 miles
    Test number
    927191270628
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  2. Pass35,965 miles (+1,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    35,965 miles
    Test number
    882292479696
    • AdvisoryFull under trays fitted
  3. Pass34,145 miles (+1,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    34,145 miles
    Test number
    137724716910
    • AdvisoryFull under trays fitted
  4. Pass32,434 miles (+1,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    32,434 miles
    Test number
    247925810110
    • AdvisoryFull under trays fitted to vehicle
  5. Pass30,593 miles (+753)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    30,593 miles
    Test number
    407901930762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass29,840 miles (+652)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    29,840 miles
    Test number
    606051788397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass29,188 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    29,188 miles
    Test number
    536334612092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,417 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    28,417 miles
    Test number
    210375398156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail28,416 miles (+1,737)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,416 miles
    Test number
    504327091681
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass26,679 miles (+945)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    26,679 miles
    Test number
    552895276186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,734 miles (+772)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    25,734 miles
    Test number
    721556738484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,962 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    24,962 miles
    Test number
    580478827999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,566 miles (+21)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    24,566 miles
    Test number
    218442516050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryDifficulty in inspecting front brake pads
    • AdvisoryUnder tray/engine cover fitted
  14. Fail24,545 miles (+3,350)2 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,545 miles
    Test number
    743768955307
    • FailureBrake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryDifficulty in inspecting front brake pads
    • AdvisoryUnder tray/engine cover fitted
  15. Pass21,195 miles (+2,311)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    21,195 miles
    Test number
    628779214365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,884 miles (+3,740)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    18,884 miles
    Test number
    757038734068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,144 miles (+3,686)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    15,144 miles
    Test number
    136363353029
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass11,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    11,458 miles
    Test number
    178851952024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 POY

Does A12 POY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 POY is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on A12 POY?
The MOT on A12 POY is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 POY done?
A12 POY was recorded at 36,187 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 1,723 miles a year.
Has A12 POY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 POY has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on A12 POY 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 A12 POY find?
A12 POY passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres small cracks; under trays fitted.

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