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Mercedes-Benz SL

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

B20 OPAMOT history

B20 OPA is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 23 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 93,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2026.

B20 OPA grey Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2027
Mileage
93,802 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 OPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 OPA was last recorded at 93,802 miles on 29 Oct 2026, 1,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,739 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,063 miles
Average per year
3,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,802 miles
  • 2025 – 92,739 miles
  • 2024 – 91,757 miles
  • 2023 – 90,495 miles
  • 2022 – 83,472 miles
  • 2021 – 80,396 miles
  • 2020 – 78,867 miles
  • 2019 – 78,275 miles
  • 2018 – 77,399 miles
  • 2017 – 76,306 miles
  • 2016 – 74,090 miles
  • 2015 – 70,551 miles
  • 2014 – 64,676 miles
  • 2013 – 58,885 miles
  • 2011 – 50,752 miles
  • 2010 – 44,591 miles
  • 2009 – 41,127 miles
  • 2008 – 37,969 miles
  • 2007 – 31,970 miles
  • 2006 – 27,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,802 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,802 miles (+1,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    93,802 miles
    Test number
    671303544469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass92,739 miles (+982)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    92,739 miles
    Test number
    387312502562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass91,757 miles (+1,262)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    91,757 miles
    Test number
    129743802118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    90,495 miles
    Test number
    729082036753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail90,495 miles (+3,108)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,495 miles
    Test number
    846101949806
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass87,387 miles (+3,915)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    87,387 miles
    Test number
    249544275699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,472 miles (+3,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    83,472 miles
    Test number
    471885211515
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass80,396 miles (+1,529)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    80,396 miles
    Test number
    766816522678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,867 miles (+592)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    78,867 miles
    Test number
    766276380595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,275 miles (+876)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    78,275 miles
    Test number
    652385796568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,399 miles (+1,093)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    77,399 miles
    Test number
    986441807357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,306 miles (+2,216)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    76,306 miles
    Test number
    791691426661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,090 miles (+3,539)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    74,090 miles
    Test number
    604272152771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,551 miles (+5,875)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,551 miles
    Test number
    369950885195
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass64,676 miles (+303)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    64,676 miles
    Test number
    175685264181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,373 miles (+5,488)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,373 miles
    Test number
    865476424138
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass58,885 miles (+8,133)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    58,885 miles
    Test number
    406170173168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,752 miles (+6,161)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    50,752 miles
    Test number
    325079101411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,591 miles (+3,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    44,591 miles
    Test number
    223121400209
    • 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. Pass41,127 miles (+3,158)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    41,127 miles
    Test number
    471008989101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,969 miles (+5,999)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    37,969 miles
    Test number
    392996308432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,970 miles (+4,488)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    31,970 miles
    Test number
    400390407250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    27,482 miles
    Test number
    652120476159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B20 OPA

Does B20 OPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 OPA is valid until 7 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on B20 OPA?
The MOT on B20 OPA is valid until 7 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B20 OPA done?
B20 OPA was recorded at 93,802 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2026, an average of 3,257 miles a year.
Has B20 OPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 OPA has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on B20 OPA 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 B20 OPA find?
B20 OPA passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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