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Mercedes-Benz SL

White · Petrol · 1992 · 4,973 cc

K43 OUFMOT history

K43 OUF is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 97,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
97,140 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K43 OUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K43 OUF was last recorded at 97,140 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,436 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
704 miles
Average per year
1,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,140 miles
  • 2025 – 96,436 miles
  • 2024 – 95,665 miles
  • 2023 – 94,906 miles
  • 2022 – 93,717 miles
  • 2021 – 92,401 miles
  • 2020 – 91,531 miles
  • 2019 – 89,711 miles
  • 2018 – 87,980 miles
  • 2017 – 87,184 miles
  • 2016 – 85,204 miles
  • 2015 – 84,029 miles
  • 2014 – 82,658 miles
  • 2013 – 80,937 miles
  • 2012 – 79,869 miles
  • 2011 – 77,824 miles
  • 2010 – 76,095 miles
  • 2009 – 75,001 miles
  • 2007 – 74,333 miles
  • 2006 – 71,220 miles
  • 2005 – 68,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,140 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,140 miles (+704)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    97,140 miles
    Test number
    848881399406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,436 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    96,436 miles
    Test number
    571745944093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,665 miles (+759)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    95,665 miles
    Test number
    497540697928
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass94,906 miles (+1,189)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    94,906 miles
    Test number
    701941250452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,717 miles (+1,316)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    93,717 miles
    Test number
    829002084225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,401 miles (+870)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    92,401 miles
    Test number
    875284523138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,531 miles (+1,820)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,531 miles
    Test number
    625038710886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    89,711 miles
    Test number
    271509404899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail89,711 miles (+1,731)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,711 miles
    Test number
    261436532064
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass87,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    87,980 miles
    Test number
    728495328549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail87,980 miles (+796)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,980 miles
    Test number
    394164619261
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
  12. Pass87,184 miles (+1,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    87,184 miles
    Test number
    526281012542
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe cladding corroded ..
  13. Pass85,204 miles (+1,175)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,204 miles
    Test number
    546991739953
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn
    • AdvisoryThree nails in offside rear tyre
  14. Pass84,029 miles (+1,371)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    84,029 miles
    Test number
    808638045013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass82,658 miles (+1,721)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    82,658 miles
    Test number
    499012744059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,937 miles (+1,068)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    80,937 miles
    Test number
    995616823098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,869 miles (+2,045)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    79,869 miles
    Test number
    549101432016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,824 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    77,824 miles
    Test number
    737895931051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail77,823 miles (+1,728)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,823 miles
    Test number
    926218521060
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass76,095 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    76,095 miles
    Test number
    452799120045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail76,089 miles (+1,088)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,089 miles
    Test number
    353542520009
    • FailureOffside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  22. Pass75,001 miles (+668)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    75,001 miles
    Test number
    752529319012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,333 miles (+3,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    74,333 miles
    Test number
    561599337387
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  24. Pass71,220 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    71,220 miles
    Test number
    141863336333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail71,218 miles (+2,945)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,218 miles
    Test number
    374041736359
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  26. Pass68,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    68,273 miles
    Test number
    213632645361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K43 OUF

Does K43 OUF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K43 OUF is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K43 OUF?
The MOT on K43 OUF is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K43 OUF done?
K43 OUF was recorded at 97,140 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 1,386 miles a year.
Has K43 OUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K43 OUF has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on K43 OUF 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 K43 OUF find?
K43 OUF passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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