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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 4,973 cc

D14 SROMOT history

D14 SRO is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 10 Jan 1997. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 86,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
86,773 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D14 SRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
10 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

D14 SRO was last recorded at 86,773 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,759 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,773 miles
  • 2024 – 86,759 miles
  • 2023 – 86,686 miles
  • 2022 – 86,674 miles
  • 2021 – 86,658 miles
  • 2020 – 86,645 miles
  • 2019 – 86,387 miles
  • 2018 – 85,752 miles
  • 2017 – 85,436 miles
  • 2016 – 85,176 miles
  • 2015 – 84,897 miles
  • 2014 – 84,418 miles
  • 2013 – 84,048 miles
  • 2012 – 82,192 miles
  • 2011 – 81,866 miles
  • 2010 – 81,536 miles
  • 2009 – 79,035 miles
  • 2008 – 76,805 miles
  • 2007 – 73,555 miles
  • 2006 – 70,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,773 miles
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,773 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    86,773 miles
    Test number
    442021375725
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Pass86,759 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    86,759 miles
    Test number
    528805918079
    • AdvisoryCENTRE SECTION EXHAUST OUTER SKIN CORRODED
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

  3. Fail86,756 miles (+70)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,756 miles
    Test number
    253854937220
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCENTRE SECTION EXHAUST OUTER SKIN CORRODED
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

  4. Pass86,686 miles (+12)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    86,686 miles
    Test number
    620741077413
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass86,674 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    86,674 miles
    Test number
    814305688311
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass86,658 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    86,658 miles
    Test number
    291138083751
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail86,658 miles (+13)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,658 miles
    Test number
    326866763010
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass86,645 miles (+258)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    86,645 miles
    Test number
    819845129243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,387 miles (+635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,387 miles
    Test number
    871983124928
    • AdvisoryTemp no plates fitted

  10. Pass85,752 miles (+316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    85,752 miles
    Test number
    779212000471
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp washer out of aim

  11. Pass85,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    85,436 miles
    Test number
    304522481830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,436 miles (+260)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,436 miles
    Test number
    908629464675
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

  13. Pass85,176 miles (+279)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    85,176 miles
    Test number
    336177212266
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  14. Pass84,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    84,897 miles
    Test number
    171534340321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,893 miles (+475)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,893 miles
    Test number
    122830727268
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Fail84,418 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,418 miles
    Test number
    448384744413
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • 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)

  17. Pass84,418 miles (+370)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    84,418 miles
    Test number
    855484744340
    • 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)

  18. Pass84,048 miles (+1,856)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    84,048 miles
    Test number
    908418433330
    • NoteFront o/s tyre slight wear on outer edge exhaust outer skin split

  19. Pass82,192 miles (+326)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    82,192 miles
    Test number
    405800042346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,866 miles (+330)18 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    81,866 miles
    Test number
    269699341362
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteFault on bonnet catch second catch advise repair
    • NoteN/s front suspension shockabsorber upper dust cover missing advise replacement
    • NoteO/s front suspesion shockabsorber upper dust cover detriorated advise replacement
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

  21. Pass81,536 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    81,536 miles
    Test number
    312089740398
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail81,531 miles (+2,496)5 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,531 miles
    Test number
    182778440344
    • DangerousBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass79,035 miles (+2,230)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    79,035 miles
    Test number
    694129709320
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass76,805 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    76,805 miles
    Test number
    451960068205
    • 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)

  25. Fail76,800 miles (+3,245)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,800 miles
    Test number
    811429058284
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  26. Pass73,555 miles (+3,349)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    73,555 miles
    Test number
    361424637475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass70,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    70,206 miles
    Test number
    392637156420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about D14 SRO

Does D14 SRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D14 SRO is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on D14 SRO?
The MOT on D14 SRO is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has D14 SRO done?
D14 SRO was recorded at 86,773 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 861 miles a year.
Has D14 SRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D14 SRO has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on D14 SRO 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 D14 SRO find?
D14 SRO passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded.

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