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Mercedes-Benz SL

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 3,199 cc

B20 SPTMOT history

B20 SPT is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 3 Apr 1996. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 49,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
49,701 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 SPT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
3 Apr 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 SPT was last recorded at 49,701 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 596 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,105 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
596 miles
Average per year
769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,701 miles
  • 2025 – 49,105 miles
  • 2024 – 48,496 miles
  • 2023 – 47,794 miles
  • 2022 – 47,674 miles
  • 2021 – 47,275 miles
  • 2020 – 46,820 miles
  • 2019 – 46,394 miles
  • 2018 – 45,953 miles
  • 2017 – 45,518 miles
  • 2016 – 44,870 miles
  • 2015 – 44,038 miles
  • 2014 – 43,391 miles
  • 2013 – 42,611 miles
  • 2012 – 41,629 miles
  • 2011 – 40,605 miles
  • 2010 – 39,866 miles
  • 2009 – 38,836 miles
  • 2008 – 37,299 miles
  • 2007 – 36,215 miles
  • 2006 – 35,058 miles
  • 2005 – 33,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,701 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust system slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,701 miles (+596)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    49,701 miles
    Test number
    536887121128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass49,105 miles (+609)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    49,105 miles
    Test number
    565795686775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass48,496 miles (+702)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    48,496 miles
    Test number
    327199955842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass47,794 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    47,794 miles
    Test number
    630917605681
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust system slightly corroded
  5. Fail47,794 miles (+120)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,794 miles
    Test number
    885707579369
    • MajorRear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust system slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass47,674 miles (+399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    47,674 miles
    Test number
    187092121542
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  7. Pass47,275 miles (+455)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    47,275 miles
    Test number
    357565445330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  8. Pass46,820 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    46,820 miles
    Test number
    720156093230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,394 miles (+441)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    46,394 miles
    Test number
    579076443782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,953 miles (+435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    45,953 miles
    Test number
    734852865367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated
  11. Pass45,518 miles (+648)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    45,518 miles
    Test number
    528523489684
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated
  12. Pass44,870 miles (+832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,870 miles
    Test number
    764847853813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated
  13. Pass44,038 miles (+647)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,038 miles
    Test number
    909044297974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,391 miles
    Test number
    878025844299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail43,391 miles (+780)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,391 miles
    Test number
    797645544249
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  16. Pass42,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    42,611 miles
    Test number
    189177763283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,611 miles (+982)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,611 miles
    Test number
    105166463206
    • FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  18. Pass41,629 miles (+1,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    41,629 miles
    Test number
    579402342220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass40,605 miles (+739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,605 miles
    Test number
    866513761287
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass39,866 miles (+1,030)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,866 miles
    Test number
    260043150229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,836 miles (+1,537)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    38,836 miles
    Test number
    232627859291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,299 miles (+1,084)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    37,299 miles
    Test number
    233992868291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,215 miles (+1,157)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,215 miles
    Test number
    652235357246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,058 miles (+1,526)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    35,058 miles
    Test number
    502415756223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    33,532 miles
    Test number
    123262465234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B20 SPT

Does B20 SPT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 SPT is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on B20 SPT?
The MOT on B20 SPT is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B20 SPT done?
B20 SPT was recorded at 49,701 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 769 miles a year.
Has B20 SPT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 SPT has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on B20 SPT 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 SPT find?
B20 SPT passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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