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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 4,973 cc

KC 22MOT history

KC 22 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 53,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
53,824 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KC 22
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

KC 22 was last recorded at 53,824 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,676 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
148 miles
Average per year
1,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,824 miles
  • 2025 – 53,676 miles
  • 2024 – 53,634 miles
  • 2023 – 53,595 miles
  • 2022 – 53,554 miles
  • 2021 – 53,510 miles
  • 2020 – 53,439 miles
  • 2019 – 53,396 miles
  • 2018 – 53,353 miles
  • 2017 – 53,314 miles
  • 2016 – 53,273 miles
  • 2015 – 53,178 miles
  • 2014 – 48,891 miles
  • 2013 – 48,607 miles
  • 2012 – 48,378 miles
  • 2011 – 48,239 miles
  • 2010 – 45,685 miles
  • 2009 – 42,110 miles
  • 2008 – 39,546 miles
  • 2007 – 38,302 miles
  • 2006 – 35,393 miles
  • 2005 – 32,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,824 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,824 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    53,824 miles
    Test number
    167280498900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,676 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    53,676 miles
    Test number
    326528409171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass53,634 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    53,634 miles
    Test number
    479114386984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,595 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    53,595 miles
    Test number
    566107837944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,554 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    53,554 miles
    Test number
    833406501785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,510 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    53,510 miles
    Test number
    311032920203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,439 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    53,439 miles
    Test number
    209963830242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,396 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    53,396 miles
    Test number
    934848260794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,353 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    53,353 miles
    Test number
    272518250093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,314 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    53,314 miles
    Test number
    242113830327
    • AdvisorySlight play inner steering joint(s)

  11. Pass53,273 miles (+95)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,273 miles
    Test number
    195750035690
    • AdvisoryFront Slight play inner steering joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass53,178 miles (+4,287)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,178 miles
    Test number
    115011195451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,891 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    48,891 miles
    Test number
    737224794012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,607 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,607 miles
    Test number
    106655093063
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass48,607 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,607 miles
    Test number
    889965193086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,378 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    48,378 miles
    Test number
    205387782019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,239 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    48,239 miles
    Test number
    435179991204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail48,239 miles (+2,554)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,239 miles
    Test number
    897649191299
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail45,685 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,685 miles
    Test number
    590205400397
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass45,685 miles (+3,575)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,685 miles
    Test number
    953795700373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass42,110 miles (+2,564)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    42,110 miles
    Test number
    711038279224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail39,546 miles1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,546 miles
    Test number
    263005698272
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCondensation in nearside front indicator lense

  23. Pass39,546 miles (+1,244)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    39,546 miles
    Test number
    383005198432
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCondensation in nearside front indicator lense

  24. Pass38,302 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    38,302 miles
    Test number
    302080697498
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteDrive belt perished
    • NoteSlight play in steering idler

  25. Fail38,302 miles (+2,909)9 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,302 miles
    Test number
    511175487292
    • FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteDrive belt perished
    • NoteSlight play in steering idler

  26. Pass35,393 miles (+2,847)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    35,393 miles
    Test number
    111543096279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    32,546 miles
    Test number
    732957505377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about KC 22

What vehicle is registration KC 22 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KC 22 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1997. 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 KC 22 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on KC 22 is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on KC 22?
The MOT on KC 22 is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has KC 22 done?
KC 22 was recorded at 53,824 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 1,043 miles a year.
Has KC 22 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KC 22 has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2013.
Has the mileage on KC 22 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 KC 22 find?
KC 22 passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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