Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1992 · 4,970 cc

K50 OTJMOT history

K50 OTJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1992. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 71,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2026
Mileage
71,006 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2025
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
Not enough data
Get reminders for K50 OTJ in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
K50 OTJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,970 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
31 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 OTJ was last recorded at 71,006 miles on 29 Sept 2025, 210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
70,796 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,006 miles
  • 2024 – 70,796 miles
  • 2014 – 109,849 miles
  • 2012 – 105,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,006 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryUnderside undersealed

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.

  • Underbody crossion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,006 miles (+210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    71,006 miles
    Test number
    397633168200
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside undersealed
  2. Pass70,796 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    70,796 miles
    Test number
    444280811064
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody crossion
  3. Pass113,605 km (+220)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    113,605 km
    Test number
    361745631141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,385 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    113,385 km
    Test number
    443249642370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play
  5. Pass113,385 km (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    113,385 km
    Test number
    742517098324
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody crosion
  6. Pass113,378 km
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,378 km
    Test number
    725424690111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,378 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,378 km
    Test number
    538762871841
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody crossion
  8. Pass113,378 km (+848)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    113,378 km
    Test number
    126873594931
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  9. Pass112,530 km (+1,659)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    112,530 km
    Test number
    871077681078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,871 km (+460)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    110,871 km
    Test number
    888020498690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,411 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    110,411 km
    Test number
    208565595450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,849 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    109,849 miles
    Test number
    156999694136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail109,847 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,847 miles
    Test number
    645303694145
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  14. Pass107,598 km
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    107,598 km
    Test number
    695406663111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass105,130 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    105,130 miles
    Test number
    145652352195
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  16. Pass103,579 km (+2,382)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    103,579 km
    Test number
    797312161128
    • NoteBoth front indicators slightly discoloured
  17. Pass101,197 km (+2,002)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    101,197 km
    Test number
    834729540165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,195 km
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    99,195 km
    Test number
    110067069138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K50 OTJ

Does K50 OTJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K50 OTJ expired on 3 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K50 OTJ?
The MOT on K50 OTJ expired on 3 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K50 OTJ done?
K50 OTJ was recorded at 71,006 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2025.
Has K50 OTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 OTJ has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2014.
Has the mileage on K50 OTJ 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 K50 OTJ find?
K50 OTJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; underside undersealed.

Browse all K50O registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.