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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc

KK 5748MOT history

KK 5748 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 25 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

KK 5748 silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
135,630 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,112 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KK 5748
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

KK 5748 was last recorded at 135,630 miles on 6 May 2026, 680 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,950 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
680 miles
Average per year
5,112 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,630 miles
  • 2025 – 134,950 miles
  • 2023 – 134,854 miles
  • 2022 – 134,818 miles
  • 2021 – 132,967 miles
  • 2020 – 129,950 miles
  • 2018 – 129,793 miles
  • 2017 – 127,407 miles
  • 2016 – 120,670 miles
  • 2015 – 114,676 miles
  • 2014 – 106,438 miles
  • 2013 – 94,053 miles
  • 2012 – 79,821 miles
  • 2011 – 70,209 miles
  • 2010 – 62,047 miles
  • 2009 – 53,090 miles
  • 2008 – 44,387 miles
  • 2007 – 39,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,630 miles
  • AdvisoryGenrel corrosion

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,630 miles (+680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    135,630 miles
    Test number
    429716335631
    • AdvisoryGenrel corrosion

  2. Pass134,950 miles (+96)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    134,950 miles
    Test number
    302868615669
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded

  3. Pass134,854 miles (+36)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    134,854 miles
    Test number
    352685783151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror fading

  4. Pass134,818 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    134,818 miles
    Test number
    165430988569
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail134,776 miles (+1,809)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,776 miles
    Test number
    581538241029
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass132,967 miles (+3,017)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    132,967 miles
    Test number
    177077360802
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass129,950 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    129,950 miles
    Test number
    325335678950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic under shield fitted unable to examine some under body components.

  8. Fail129,950 miles (+157)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,950 miles
    Test number
    845424512296
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlastic under shield fitted unable to examine some under body components.

  9. Pass129,793 miles (+2,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    129,793 miles
    Test number
    392424598471
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder lid missing

  10. Pass127,407 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    127,407 miles
    Test number
    897904875142
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail127,407 miles (+6,737)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,407 miles
    Test number
    558990499006
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass120,670 miles (+5,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    120,670 miles
    Test number
    821440299379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass114,676 miles (+8,238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    114,676 miles
    Test number
    716205755116
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass106,438 miles (+12,385)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    106,438 miles
    Test number
    225930754160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,053 miles (+14,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    94,053 miles
    Test number
    299028043410
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass79,821 miles (+9,612)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    79,821 miles
    Test number
    428420212160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    70,209 miles
    Test number
    135318561146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,209 miles (+8,162)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,209 miles
    Test number
    507688161183
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  19. Pass62,047 miles (+8,957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    62,047 miles
    Test number
    193665950107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass53,090 miles (+8,703)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,090 miles
    Test number
    554531639148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,387 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,387 miles
    Test number
    293912218175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Fail44,387 miles (+5,223)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,387 miles
    Test number
    572852718166
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass39,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    39,164 miles
    Test number
    812853977158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about KK 5748

What vehicle is registration KK 5748 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KK 5748 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 25 Oct 2003. 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 KK 5748 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on KK 5748 is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on KK 5748?
The MOT on KK 5748 is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has KK 5748 done?
KK 5748 was recorded at 135,630 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 5,112 miles a year.
Has KK 5748 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KK 5748 has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on KK 5748 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 KK 5748 find?
KK 5748 passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 1 advisory: genrel corrosion.

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