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Mercedes-Benz SL

Green and Black · Petrol · 1997 · 3,199 cc

G7 OMYMOT history

G7 OMY is a green and black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 138,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
138,353 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G7 OMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Green and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

G7 OMY was last recorded at 138,353 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 88 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Feb 2006: 61,026 miles, lower than 61,062 miles on 23 Feb 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
138,265 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
88 miles
Average per year
3,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,353 miles
  • 2025 – 138,265 miles
  • 2024 – 136,625 miles
  • 2023 – 132,833 miles
  • 2022 – 128,963 miles
  • 2020 – 128,125 miles
  • 2019 – 122,031 miles
  • 2018 – 114,307 miles
  • 2017 – 105,892 miles
  • 2016 – 104,571 miles
  • 2015 – 103,208 miles
  • 2014 – 103,186 miles
  • 2013 – 99,951 miles
  • 2012 – 97,052 miles
  • 2011 – 92,370 miles
  • 2010 – 88,571 miles
  • 2009 – 81,681 miles
  • 2008 – 75,653 miles
  • 2007 – 69,103 miles
  • 2006 – 61,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,353 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass138,353 miles (+88)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    138,353 miles
    Test number
    146286154960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass138,265 miles (+1,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    138,265 miles
    Test number
    512089363850
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass136,625 miles (+3,792)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    136,625 miles
    Test number
    967316984320
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass132,833 miles (+3,870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    132,833 miles
    Test number
    896258320560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass128,963 miles (+838)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    128,963 miles
    Test number
    470226445460
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR DIFF LEAKING
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass128,125 miles (+6,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    128,125 miles
    Test number
    253829356481
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass122,031 miles (+7,724)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    122,031 miles
    Test number
    977294819189
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass114,307 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    114,307 miles
    Test number
    739066298965
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust box slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance condensation within (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  9. Fail114,304 miles (+8,412)6 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,304 miles
    Test number
    391050681403
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust box slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance condensation within (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  10. Pass105,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    105,892 miles
    Test number
    998904422995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail105,892 miles (+1,321)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,892 miles
    Test number
    641751199418
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  12. Pass104,571 miles (+1,363)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    104,571 miles
    Test number
    253308399455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,208 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    103,208 miles
    Test number
    296885715083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail103,186 miles (+1,088)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,186 miles
    Test number
    979272344340
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass102,098 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    102,098 miles
    Test number
    536153094077
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  16. Fail102,097 miles (+2,146)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,097 miles
    Test number
    146192994403
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  17. Pass99,951 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    99,951 miles
    Test number
    277759203400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer side wall damaged
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer side wall damaged

  18. Fail99,951 miles (+2,899)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,951 miles
    Test number
    785918003131
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer side wall damaged
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer side wall damaged

  19. Pass97,052 miles (+4,682)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    97,052 miles
    Test number
    505410412169
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall damagad.

  20. Pass92,370 miles (+3,799)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    92,370 miles
    Test number
    435687691092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

  21. Pass88,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    88,571 miles
    Test number
    770341390028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail88,571 miles (+6,890)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,571 miles
    Test number
    831501990060
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass81,681 miles (+6,028)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    81,681 miles
    Test number
    862184589009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass75,653 miles (+6,550)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    75,653 miles
    Test number
    160078358451
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass69,103 miles (+8,077)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    69,103 miles
    Test number
    580517957067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass61,026 miles (-36)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    61,026 miles
    Test number
    912995256011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail61,062 miles9 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,062 miles
    Test number
    830174956098
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSome wear fromt brake discs

Questions about G7 OMY

Does G7 OMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G7 OMY is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on G7 OMY?
The MOT on G7 OMY is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has G7 OMY done?
G7 OMY was recorded at 138,353 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 3,797 miles a year.
Has G7 OMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G7 OMY has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on G7 OMY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Feb 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on G7 OMY find?
G7 OMY passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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