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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,724 cc

K44 SOLMOT history

K44 SOL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 20 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 142,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
142,172 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K44 SOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K44 SOL was last recorded at 142,172 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 13,165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jul 2023: 128,146 miles, lower than 128,158 miles on 27 Jun 2023.

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
129,007 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
13,165 miles
Average per year
6,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,172 miles
  • 2024 – 129,007 miles
  • 2023 – 128,146 miles
  • 2020 – 115,450 miles
  • 2019 – 98,457 miles
  • 2018 – 79,100 miles
  • 2017 – 72,951 miles
  • 2016 – 66,936 miles
  • 2015 – 56,750 miles
  • 2014 – 53,150 miles
  • 2013 – 51,490 miles
  • 2012 – 49,370 miles
  • 2011 – 44,519 miles
  • 2010 – 40,844 miles
  • 2009 – 36,438 miles
  • 2008 – 26,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,172 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,172 miles (+13,165)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    142,172 miles
    Test number
    849379694940
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass129,007 miles (+861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    129,007 miles
    Test number
    766137064497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass128,146 miles (-12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    128,146 miles
    Test number
    750557620508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Fail128,158 miles (+12,708)10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,158 miles
    Test number
    152259657550
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass115,450 miles (+16,993)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    115,450 miles
    Test number
    783822981808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted front to rear not allowing full inspection

  6. Pass98,457 miles (+5,533)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    98,457 miles
    Test number
    997930203547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail92,924 miles (+13,824)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,924 miles
    Test number
    344537126616
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass79,100 miles (+6,149)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    79,100 miles
    Test number
    207764568450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,951 miles (+6,015)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    72,951 miles
    Test number
    720542977698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    66,936 miles
    Test number
    307097803432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,936 miles (+10,186)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,936 miles
    Test number
    892619332597
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass56,750 miles (+3,600)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    56,750 miles
    Test number
    179421835439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,150 miles (+1,660)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    53,150 miles
    Test number
    139352034475
    • 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)

  14. Pass51,490 miles (+2,120)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    51,490 miles
    Test number
    178013733472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,370 miles (+4,851)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    49,370 miles
    Test number
    945466052009
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  16. Pass44,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    44,519 miles
    Test number
    938169521080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail44,519 miles (+3,675)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,519 miles
    Test number
    195809321455
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass40,844 miles (+4,406)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,844 miles
    Test number
    112489120475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,438 miles (+9,833)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    36,438 miles
    Test number
    394603919057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    26,605 miles
    Test number
    201448818000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K44 SOL

Does K44 SOL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K44 SOL is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K44 SOL?
The MOT on K44 SOL is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K44 SOL done?
K44 SOL was recorded at 142,172 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 6,397 miles a year.
Has K44 SOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K44 SOL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on K44 SOL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jul 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K44 SOL find?
K44 SOL passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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