Mercedes-Benz SL
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,724 cc
AVI 2601MOT history
AVI 2601 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 4 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 98,139 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 May 2027
- Mileage
- 98,139 mi
- At MOT on 15 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,360 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- AVI 2601
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,724 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 4 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
AVI 2601 was last recorded at 98,139 miles on 15 May 2026, 553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 97,586 miles · 8 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 553 miles
- Average per year
- 4,360 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,139 miles
- 2025 – 97,586 miles
- 2024 – 95,597 miles
- 2023 – 92,852 miles
- 2022 – 92,584 miles
- 2021 – 91,114 miles
- 2020 – 89,965 miles
- 2019 – 87,246 miles
- 2018 – 85,436 miles
- 2017 – 82,301 miles
- 2016 – 74,229 miles
- 2015 – 68,500 miles
- 2014 – 59,592 miles
- 2012 – 48,695 miles
- 2011 – 42,243 miles
- 2010 – 35,595 miles
- 2009 – 28,567 miles
- 2008 – 21,717 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,139 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front inner wing metal (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s + n/s front to rears
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Under trays + cill covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 3 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,139 miles (+553)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2027
- Odometer
- 98,139 miles
- Test number
- 147187762081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,586 miles (+1,989)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2026
- Odometer
- 97,586 miles
- Test number
- 761479085627
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,597 miles (+2,745)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 95,597 miles
- Test number
- 992609241758
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,852 miles (+268)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 92,852 miles
- Test number
- 278956518272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,584 miles (+1,470)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 92,584 miles
- Test number
- 465217148666
- AdvisoryFull under trays fitted.
Pass91,114 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 91,114 miles
- Test number
- 283381511929
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s + n/s front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays + cill covers fitted
Fail91,114 miles (+1,149)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,114 miles
- Test number
- 808319323496
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s + n/s front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays + cill covers fitted
Pass89,965 miles (+256)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 89,965 miles
- Test number
- 536073817169
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round cleaned and greased. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded Surface corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear surface corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Pass89,709 miles (+2,463)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 89,709 miles
- Test number
- 798005394872
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded.
Pass87,246 miles (+1,810)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 87,246 miles
- Test number
- 623038527589
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension mounted light levelling device mechanism worn
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass85,436 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 85,436 miles
- Test number
- 841495972850
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Fail85,433 miles (+3,132)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,433 miles
- Test number
- 391047530608
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Pass82,301 miles (+5)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 82,301 miles
- Test number
- 464242669056
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front inner wing metal (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryEngine and under trays fitted obscruring some components.
- AdvisoryN/s front fog lamp not working.
Fail82,296 miles (+8,067)5 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,296 miles
- Test number
- 271949739593
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low both front (1.8)
- FailureHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front ball joint. (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear ball joint. (2.4.G.2)
- FailureCoil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front inner wing metal (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryEngine and under trays fitted obscruring some components.
- AdvisoryLeveling sensor broken n/s front inner wing.
- AdvisoryN/s front fog lamp not working.
Pass74,229 miles (+5,729)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 74,229 miles
- Test number
- 233172112316
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front inner wing metal (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front ball joint. (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front shock absorber lower ball joints slightly worn. (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components.
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some components.
Pass68,500 miles (+8,908)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 68,500 miles
- Test number
- 141741059246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,592 miles (+10,897)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 59,592 miles
- Test number
- 598416104231
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOffside rear light cluster damaged
Pass48,695 miles (+6,452)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 48,695 miles
- Test number
- 799282092237
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass42,243 miles (+6,648)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 42,243 miles
- Test number
- 976080601340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,595 miles (+7,028)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 35,595 miles
- Test number
- 444199800427
- 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)
Pass28,567 miles (+6,850)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 28,567 miles
- Test number
- 591681409308
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass21,717 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 21,717 miles
- Test number
- 570768208333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about AVI 2601
- What vehicle is registration AVI 2601 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show AVI 2601 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 4 Nov 2005. 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 AVI 2601 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AVI 2601 is valid until 14 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on AVI 2601?
- The MOT on AVI 2601 is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has AVI 2601 done?
- AVI 2601 was recorded at 98,139 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 4,360 miles a year.
- Has AVI 2601 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. AVI 2601 has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on AVI 2601 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 AVI 2601 find?
- AVI 2601 passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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