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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 2,799 cc

A14 WCHMOT history

A14 WCH is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 162,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
162,496 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A14 WCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A14 WCH was last recorded at 162,496 miles on 14 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,495 miles · 13 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,496 miles
  • 2025 – 162,270 miles
  • 2024 – 162,133 miles
  • 2023 – 161,802 miles
  • 2022 – 161,770 miles
  • 2021 – 161,433 miles
  • 2020 – 160,702 miles
  • 2018 – 152,131 miles
  • 2017 – 142,619 miles
  • 2016 – 134,722 miles
  • 2015 – 125,352 miles
  • 2014 – 112,231 miles
  • 2012 – 99,161 miles
  • 2011 – 88,458 miles
  • 2010 – 81,261 miles
  • 2009 – 71,813 miles
  • 2008 – 65,517 miles
  • 2006 – 54,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,496 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Central Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,496 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    162,496 miles
    Test number
    779978986820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail162,495 miles (+225)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,495 miles
    Test number
    299082113061
    • DangerousRear Lower Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Fuel leaking from pump / filter area (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass162,270 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    162,270 miles
    Test number
    663942182531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail162,250 miles (+117)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,250 miles
    Test number
    379297558014
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass162,133 miles (+331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    162,133 miles
    Test number
    218519434243
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass161,802 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    161,802 miles
    Test number
    809310090369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail161,770 miles (+337)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,770 miles
    Test number
    713733319621
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass161,433 miles (+731)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    161,433 miles
    Test number
    684115493641
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod left to right (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass160,702 miles (+8,571)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    160,702 miles
    Test number
    422210373950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass152,131 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    152,131 miles
    Test number
    991460542709
    • MinorCentral Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Fail152,131 miles (+9,512)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,131 miles
    Test number
    397299811863
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorCentral Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass142,619 miles (+7,897)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    142,619 miles
    Test number
    303680262231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass134,722 miles (+9,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    134,722 miles
    Test number
    768118510830
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass125,352 miles (+13,121)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    125,352 miles
    Test number
    919559965165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass112,231 miles (+13,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    112,231 miles
    Test number
    366631554085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  16. Pass99,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    99,161 miles
    Test number
    735188652234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail99,123 miles (+10,665)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,123 miles
    Test number
    287078352280
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  18. Pass88,458 miles (+7,197)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    88,458 miles
    Test number
    869828841248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  19. Pass81,261 miles (+9,448)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    81,261 miles
    Test number
    512497430258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,813 miles (+6,296)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    71,813 miles
    Test number
    411262439293
    • NoteFront brake pads worn down to apx. 2mm
  21. Pass65,517 miles (+11,463)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    65,517 miles
    Test number
    982702938204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    54,054 miles
    Test number
    304705086261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A14 WCH

Does A14 WCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A14 WCH is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on A14 WCH?
The MOT on A14 WCH is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A14 WCH done?
A14 WCH was recorded at 162,496 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 5,537 miles a year.
Has A14 WCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A14 WCH has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
Has the mileage on A14 WCH 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 A14 WCH find?
A14 WCH passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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