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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 3,199 cc

KB 7331MOT history

KB 7331 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 79,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
79,814 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,388 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KB 7331
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

KB 7331 was last recorded at 79,814 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,814 miles · 30 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,388 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,814 miles
  • 2025 – 79,237 miles
  • 2024 – 77,753 miles
  • 2023 – 76,868 miles
  • 2022 – 76,457 miles
  • 2021 – 75,990 miles
  • 2020 – 75,523 miles
  • 2019 – 74,815 miles
  • 2018 – 73,246 miles
  • 2017 – 72,207 miles
  • 2016 – 70,804 miles
  • 2015 – 69,524 miles
  • 2014 – 68,142 miles
  • 2013 – 66,769 miles
  • 2012 – 65,013 miles
  • 2011 – 63,120 miles
  • 2010 – 61,575 miles
  • 2009 – 60,326 miles
  • 2008 – 58,545 miles
  • 2007 – 56,485 miles
  • 2006 – 51,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,814 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,814 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    79,814 miles
    Test number
    275732189635
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail79,814 miles (+577)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,814 miles
    Test number
    333514660083
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass79,237 miles (+1,484)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    79,237 miles
    Test number
    966603450193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,753 miles (+885)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    77,753 miles
    Test number
    657089895562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,868 miles (+411)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    76,868 miles
    Test number
    399237096716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,457 miles (+467)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    76,457 miles
    Test number
    615382157699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass75,990 miles (+467)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    75,990 miles
    Test number
    516853926007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,523 miles (+708)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    75,523 miles
    Test number
    883450682998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,815 miles (+1,569)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,815 miles
    Test number
    388604388093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,246 miles (+1,039)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    73,246 miles
    Test number
    859614224162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,207 miles (+1,403)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    72,207 miles
    Test number
    515784528948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  12. Pass70,804 miles (+1,280)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    70,804 miles
    Test number
    423765059612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,524 miles (+1,382)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    69,524 miles
    Test number
    312716025038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,142 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    68,142 miles
    Test number
    377729614251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  15. Fail68,142 miles (+1,373)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,142 miles
    Test number
    456409014278
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  16. Pass66,769 miles (+1,756)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    66,769 miles
    Test number
    367190323495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,013 miles (+1,893)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    65,013 miles
    Test number
    819738722292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,120 miles (+1,545)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    63,120 miles
    Test number
    129423521289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,575 miles (+1,249)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    61,575 miles
    Test number
    181900710256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,326 miles (+1,781)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    60,326 miles
    Test number
    102074029261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,545 miles (+2,060)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    58,545 miles
    Test number
    150436508231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,485 miles (+4,738)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    56,485 miles
    Test number
    781305837248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    51,747 miles
    Test number
    594021706215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about KB 7331

What vehicle is registration KB 7331 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KB 7331 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Aug 1996. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does KB 7331 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on KB 7331 is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on KB 7331?
The MOT on KB 7331 is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has KB 7331 done?
KB 7331 was recorded at 79,814 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 1,388 miles a year.
Has KB 7331 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KB 7331 has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on KB 7331 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 KB 7331 find?
KB 7331 passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive rear differential area.

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