Mercedes-Benz SL
Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 5,987 cc
K40 BBSMOT history
K40 BBS is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 112,413 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 112,413 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 7 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 495 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K40 BBS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 30 Dec 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K40 BBS was last recorded at 112,413 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 112,410 miles · 16 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 495 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 112,413 miles
- 2022 – 112,066 miles
- 2012 – 111,592 miles
- 2011 – 110,495 miles
- 2009 – 108,203 miles
- 2008 – 105,391 miles
- 2006 – 102,746 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass112,413 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
9 tests since 13 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,413 miles (+3)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 112,413 miles
- Test number
- 669870551852
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail112,410 miles (+344)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,410 miles
- Test number
- 730489387115
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front an rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass112,066 miles (+474)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 112,066 miles
- Test number
- 215984656796
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,592 miles (+9)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 111,592 miles
- Test number
- 936801612125
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteCenter stop light not working
Fail111,583 miles (+1,088)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,583 miles
- Test number
- 627647602107
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteCenter stop light not working
Pass110,495 miles (+2,292)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 110,495 miles
- Test number
- 606300421172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,203 miles (+2,812)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 108,203 miles
- Test number
- 731348829360
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass105,391 miles (+2,645)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2009
- Odometer
- 105,391 miles
- Test number
- 800713038189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,746 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 102,746 miles
- Test number
- 823687746335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K40 BBS
- Does K40 BBS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 BBS is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K40 BBS?
- The MOT on K40 BBS is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K40 BBS done?
- K40 BBS was recorded at 112,413 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 495 miles a year.
- Has K40 BBS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K40 BBS has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on K40 BBS 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 K40 BBS find?
- K40 BBS passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 9 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.
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