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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

AH 4860MOT history

AH 4860 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 75,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

AH 4860 silver 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 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
75,463 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,236 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
AH 4860
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

AH 4860 was last recorded at 75,463 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 1,439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,024 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,439 miles
Average per year
3,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,463 miles
  • 2025 – 74,024 miles
  • 2024 – 70,924 miles
  • 2023 – 70,161 miles
  • 2022 – 69,605 miles
  • 2021 – 66,585 miles
  • 2020 – 65,603 miles
  • 2019 – 62,616 miles
  • 2018 – 57,569 miles
  • 2017 – 50,634 miles
  • 2016 – 50,192 miles
  • 2015 – 44,002 miles
  • 2014 – 36,265 miles
  • 2013 – 32,715 miles
  • 2012 – 29,675 miles
  • 2011 – 26,522 miles
  • 2010 – 22,312 miles
  • 2009 – 19,601 miles
  • 2008 – 16,761 miles
  • 2007 – 11,504 miles
  • 2006 – 10,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,463 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 has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,463 miles (+1,439)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    75,463 miles
    Test number
    390699414539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,024 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    74,024 miles
    Test number
    712593364514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail74,024 miles (+3,100)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,024 miles
    Test number
    368494403195
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass70,924 miles (+763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    70,924 miles
    Test number
    420668411574
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass70,161 miles (+556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    70,161 miles
    Test number
    500040392360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass69,605 miles (+3,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    69,605 miles
    Test number
    566886704303
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass66,585 miles (+982)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    66,585 miles
    Test number
    676875645732
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (255/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBattery light illuminated on dash

  8. Pass65,603 miles (+2,987)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    65,603 miles
    Test number
    914770107480
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread registration plate has cracks/damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre devoid of tread on inside edge (255/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (255/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre almost devoid of tread on inside edge (255/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass62,616 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,616 miles
    Test number
    636118808524
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail62,616 miles (+5,047)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,616 miles
    Test number
    917622094079
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass57,569 miles (+6,935)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    57,569 miles
    Test number
    154791510539
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded and chipped (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints have very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake flexible hoses starting to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on its edges (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass50,634 miles (+442)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    50,634 miles
    Test number
    581126269923
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass50,192 miles (+6,190)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    50,192 miles
    Test number
    948953322625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,002 miles (+7,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    44,002 miles
    Test number
    726222655160
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass36,265 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    36,265 miles
    Test number
    235293434443
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • Note3d lettering on number plates
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail36,265 miles (+3,550)3 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,265 miles
    Test number
    515162934174
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • Note3d lettering on number plates
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass32,715 miles (+3,040)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    32,715 miles
    Test number
    166894333179
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail29,675 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,675 miles
    Test number
    668823652167
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass29,675 miles (+3,153)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    29,675 miles
    Test number
    729473152178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,522 miles (+4,210)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    26,522 miles
    Test number
    909881051122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,312 miles (+2,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    22,312 miles
    Test number
    324812750129
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass19,601 miles (+2,840)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    19,601 miles
    Test number
    911501149108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail16,761 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,761 miles
    Test number
    541556758158
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass16,761 miles (+5,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    16,761 miles
    Test number
    793256958165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass11,504 miles (+1,466)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    11,504 miles
    Test number
    700288537158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    10,038 miles
    Test number
    673604326173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about AH 4860

What vehicle is registration AH 4860 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show AH 4860 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 May 2002. 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 AH 4860 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AH 4860 is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on AH 4860?
The MOT on AH 4860 is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has AH 4860 done?
AH 4860 was recorded at 75,463 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 3,236 miles a year.
Has AH 4860 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. AH 4860 has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on AH 4860 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 AH 4860 find?
AH 4860 passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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