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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2013 · 3,498 cc

K88 SOUMOT history

K88 SOU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 63,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
63,144 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 SOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 SOU was last recorded at 63,144 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 1,130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,014 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,130 miles
Average per year
3,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,144 miles
  • 2025 – 62,014 miles
  • 2024 – 57,689 miles
  • 2023 – 52,501 miles
  • 2022 – 50,405 miles
  • 2021 – 46,267 miles
  • 2020 – 43,230 miles
  • 2019 – 41,675 miles
  • 2018 – 36,676 miles
  • 2017 – 26,339 miles
  • 2016 – 20,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,144 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened leading arm mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Plastic undertrays fitted obscuring some underside testable componants

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,144 miles (+1,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    63,144 miles
    Test number
    711304997494
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened leading arm mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass62,014 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    62,014 miles
    Test number
    256613420836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted obscuring some underside testable componants

  3. Fail62,012 miles (+4,323)4 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,012 miles
    Test number
    865002533439
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted obscuring some underside testable componants

  4. Pass57,689 miles (+5,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    57,689 miles
    Test number
    588411172919
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted obscuring some underside testable components

  5. Pass52,501 miles (+2,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    52,501 miles
    Test number
    547559098798
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

  6. Pass50,405 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    50,405 miles
    Test number
    671498161926
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted obscuring some testable componants

  7. Fail50,405 miles (+4,138)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,405 miles
    Test number
    406321743123
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted obscuring some testable componants

  8. Pass46,267 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    46,267 miles
    Test number
    388521109885
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

  9. Fail46,267 miles (+3,037)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,267 miles
    Test number
    662567965170
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

  10. Pass43,230 miles (+1,555)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,230 miles
    Test number
    809180300124
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides , starting in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2 mm in center tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

  11. Pass41,675 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    41,675 miles
    Test number
    278542309462
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

  12. Fail41,675 miles (+4,999)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,675 miles
    Test number
    273253289807
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too far to the right both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

  13. Pass36,676 miles (+3,090)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    36,676 miles
    Test number
    916236708691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,586 miles (+7,247)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    33,586 miles
    Test number
    598728726969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,339 miles (+5,864)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    26,339 miles
    Test number
    376245173046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,475 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    20,475 miles
    Test number
    673585964724
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has slight splits in between blocks of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has slight splits in between blocks of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has slight splits in between blocks of tread
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen

Questions about K88 SOU

Does K88 SOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 SOU is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K88 SOU?
The MOT on K88 SOU is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 SOU done?
K88 SOU was recorded at 63,144 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 3,963 miles a year.
Has K88 SOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 SOU has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on K88 SOU 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 K88 SOU find?
K88 SOU passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened leading arm mounting point.

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