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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 4,966 cc

K29 DGEMOT history

K29 DGE is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 17 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 106,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 May 2026
Mileage
106,179 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K29 DGE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 May 2026
Latest MOT test
8 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K29 DGE was last recorded at 106,179 miles on 8 May 2025, 2,685 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,494 miles · 22 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2,685 miles
Average per year
5,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,179 miles
  • 2024 – 103,494 miles
  • 2023 – 98,619 miles
  • 2022 – 94,337 miles
  • 2021 – 89,754 miles
  • 2020 – 89,087 miles
  • 2019 – 83,397 miles
  • 2018 – 76,292 miles
  • 2017 – 70,865 miles
  • 2016 – 63,962 miles
  • 2014 – 53,051 miles
  • 2012 – 41,590 miles
  • 2011 – 32,800 miles
  • 2010 – 26,154 miles
  • 2009 – 17,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,179 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Door Mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,179 miles (+2,685)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    106,179 miles
    Test number
    479398210746
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Door Mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass103,494 miles (+4,875)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    103,494 miles
    Test number
    167063530661
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror deteriorated
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass98,619 miles (+4,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    98,619 miles
    Test number
    743577536522
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass94,337 miles (+4,583)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    94,337 miles
    Test number
    690592356753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,754 miles (+667)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    89,754 miles
    Test number
    257116499084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,087 miles (+5,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    89,087 miles
    Test number
    306472013312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass83,397 miles (+7,105)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    83,397 miles
    Test number
    492715686550
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass76,292 miles (+5,427)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,292 miles
    Test number
    112660948847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,865 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    70,865 miles
    Test number
    268639652634
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Fail70,849 miles (+6,887)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,849 miles
    Test number
    421140504984
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  11. Pass63,962 miles (+10,911)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    63,962 miles
    Test number
    191301169801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,051 miles (+22)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,051 miles
    Test number
    785747724160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteSuspension fluid low

  13. Fail53,029 miles (+11,439)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,029 miles
    Test number
    767320924156
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteSuspension fluid low

  14. Pass41,590 miles (+8,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    41,590 miles
    Test number
    199282332199
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass32,800 miles (+6,646)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,800 miles
    Test number
    976246421133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,154 miles (+8,340)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    26,154 miles
    Test number
    942697420133
    • NoteOffside front top susspension arm ball jiont dust cover split

  17. Pass17,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    17,814 miles
    Test number
    273648959078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K29 DGE

Does K29 DGE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K29 DGE expired on 7 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K29 DGE?
The MOT on K29 DGE expired on 7 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K29 DGE done?
K29 DGE was recorded at 106,179 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2025, an average of 5,457 miles a year.
Has K29 DGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K29 DGE has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on K29 DGE 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 K29 DGE find?
K29 DGE passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged door mirror; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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