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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 3,299 cc

BAM 120MOT history

BAM 120 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 51,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
51,287 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
59 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BAM 120
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BAM 120 was last recorded at 51,287 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,277 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
59 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,287 miles
  • 2025 – 51,277 miles
  • 2024 – 51,132 miles
  • 2023 – 51,120 miles
  • 2022 – 51,108 miles
  • 2021 – 51,035 miles
  • 2019 – 50,955 miles
  • 2018 – 50,894 miles
  • 2017 – 50,811 miles
  • 2016 – 50,793 miles
  • 2015 – 50,625 miles
  • 2010 – 50,585 miles
  • 2006 – 50,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,287 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,287 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    51,287 miles
    Test number
    273557830855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass51,277 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    51,277 miles
    Test number
    911150002869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail51,277 miles (+145)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,277 miles
    Test number
    742729593624
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass51,132 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    51,132 miles
    Test number
    667470740962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail51,132 miles (+12)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,132 miles
    Test number
    167667946541
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass51,120 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    51,120 miles
    Test number
    331679852958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass51,108 miles (+73)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    51,108 miles
    Test number
    415077035866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass51,035 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    51,035 miles
    Test number
    904161116883
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail51,035 miles (+80)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,035 miles
    Test number
    135045690124
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass50,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    50,955 miles
    Test number
    187227501144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail50,955 miles (+61)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,955 miles
    Test number
    431286172187
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass50,894 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    50,894 miles
    Test number
    661712057755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,823 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,823 miles
    Test number
    831592161013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    50,811 miles
    Test number
    516646392066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,811 miles (+18)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,811 miles
    Test number
    403709993983
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  16. Pass50,793 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    50,793 miles
    Test number
    934153381292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,625 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,625 miles
    Test number
    738487795174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,585 miles (+475)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,585 miles
    Test number
    120804600186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,110 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    50,110 miles
    Test number
    660902556276
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about BAM 120

What vehicle is registration BAM 120 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BAM 120 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Aug 1997. 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 BAM 120 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BAM 120 is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on BAM 120?
The MOT on BAM 120 is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BAM 120 done?
BAM 120 was recorded at 51,287 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 59 miles a year.
Has BAM 120 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BAM 120 has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on BAM 120 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 BAM 120 find?
BAM 120 passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked.

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