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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1995 · 3,199 cc

KSG 173MOT history

KSG 173 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
80,221 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
22 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KSG 173
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

KSG 173 was last recorded at 80,221 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,249 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
972 miles
Average per year
1,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,221 miles
  • 2025 – 79,249 miles
  • 2024 – 78,188 miles
  • 2023 – 76,895 miles
  • 2022 – 76,251 miles
  • 2021 – 75,105 miles
  • 2020 – 74,230 miles
  • 2019 – 73,711 miles
  • 2018 – 72,637 miles
  • 2017 – 71,807 miles
  • 2016 – 70,728 miles
  • 2015 – 69,283 miles
  • 2014 – 67,298 miles
  • 2013 – 65,809 miles
  • 2012 – 64,415 miles
  • 2011 – 62,264 miles
  • 2010 – 60,477 miles
  • 2009 – 59,005 miles
  • 2008 – 57,840 miles
  • 2007 – 55,586 miles
  • 2006 – 52,996 miles
  • 2005 – 50,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,221 miles
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir/pump area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,221 miles (+972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    80,221 miles
    Test number
    565865396254
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  2. Pass79,249 miles (+1,061)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    79,249 miles
    Test number
    731600430837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,188 miles (+1,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    78,188 miles
    Test number
    629516562822
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  4. Pass76,895 miles (+644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    76,895 miles
    Test number
    374459771346
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir/pump area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Close to failure (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass76,251 miles (+1,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    76,251 miles
    Test number
    127239568476
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir/pump area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass75,105 miles (+875)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    75,105 miles
    Test number
    895386373626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,230 miles (+519)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    74,230 miles
    Test number
    194512735021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,711 miles (+1,074)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    73,711 miles
    Test number
    663147652125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,637 miles (+830)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    72,637 miles
    Test number
    782753992613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,807 miles (+1,079)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,807 miles
    Test number
    399294312468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,728 miles (+1,445)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    70,728 miles
    Test number
    162083203623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,283 miles (+1,985)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    69,283 miles
    Test number
    769841545120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,298 miles (+1,489)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    67,298 miles
    Test number
    205973254436
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass65,809 miles (+1,394)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    65,809 miles
    Test number
    889533043179
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear tyres worn in middle
  15. Pass64,415 miles (+2,151)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    64,415 miles
    Test number
    848017812188
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pad warning lamp on
  16. Pass62,264 miles (+1,787)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    62,264 miles
    Test number
    257875941431
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNSF indicator lens cracked
  17. Pass60,477 miles (+1,472)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    60,477 miles
    Test number
    183093930116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,005 miles (+1,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    59,005 miles
    Test number
    790250749144
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  19. Pass57,840 miles (+2,254)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    57,840 miles
    Test number
    761111548185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,586 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,586 miles
    Test number
    252281347424
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  21. Pass55,586 miles (+2,590)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    55,586 miles
    Test number
    353361047118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,996 miles (+2,112)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    52,996 miles
    Test number
    123953246177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2006
    Odometer
    50,884 miles
    Test number
    601026945157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about KSG 173

What vehicle is registration KSG 173 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KSG 173 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1995. 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 KSG 173 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on KSG 173 is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on KSG 173?
The MOT on KSG 173 is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has KSG 173 done?
KSG 173 was recorded at 80,221 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 1,390 miles a year.
Has KSG 173 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KSG 173 has failed 1 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2007.
Has the mileage on KSG 173 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 KSG 173 find?
KSG 173 passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: power steering pump has slight seepage.

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