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Mercedes-Benz SL

Green · Petrol · 1984 · 3,839 cc

KSR 820MOT history

KSR 820 is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Feb 1984. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 129,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
129,817 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KSR 820
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
1 Feb 1984
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

KSR 820 was last recorded at 129,817 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jun 2007: 124,608 miles, lower than 124,687 miles on 21 Jun 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
129,661 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
156 miles
Average per year
307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,817 miles
  • 2025 – 129,661 miles
  • 2023 – 129,655 miles
  • 2021 – 129,600 miles
  • 2020 – 129,567 miles
  • 2019 – 129,530 miles
  • 2018 – 129,365 miles
  • 2016 – 128,834 miles
  • 2015 – 128,830 miles
  • 2014 – 128,816 miles
  • 2013 – 128,700 miles
  • 2012 – 128,085 miles
  • 2011 – 127,395 miles
  • 2010 – 127,081 miles
  • 2009 – 126,800 miles
  • 2008 – 126,204 miles
  • 2007 – 124,608 miles
  • 2006 – 123,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,817 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2011

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,817 miles (+156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    129,817 miles
    Test number
    959141000823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass129,661 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    129,661 miles
    Test number
    233647012022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass129,655 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    129,655 miles
    Test number
    257568997846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,600 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    129,600 miles
    Test number
    737473137295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass129,567 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    129,567 miles
    Test number
    220600930370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,530 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    129,530 miles
    Test number
    606992589620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass129,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    129,365 miles
    Test number
    995817682838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail129,365 miles (+531)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,365 miles
    Test number
    939213549726
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass128,834 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    128,834 miles
    Test number
    154388620548
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing with age

  10. Pass128,830 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    128,830 miles
    Test number
    197004365180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass128,816 miles (+116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    128,816 miles
    Test number
    718723924360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass128,700 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    128,700 miles
    Test number
    296398703380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail128,700 miles (+615)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,700 miles
    Test number
    795566703358
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass128,085 miles (+690)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    128,085 miles
    Test number
    857373582211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass127,395 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    127,395 miles
    Test number
    329370521262
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail127,394 miles (+313)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,394 miles
    Test number
    886087711288
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass127,081 miles (+281)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    127,081 miles
    Test number
    450509300257
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass126,800 miles (+596)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    126,800 miles
    Test number
    243345279438
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S FLOOR SECTION CORRODED NEEDS ATTENTION
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass126,204 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    126,204 miles
    Test number
    784354108248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail126,204 miles (+1,596)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,204 miles
    Test number
    803250008284
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass124,608 miles (-79)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    124,608 miles
    Test number
    481086177150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail124,687 miles (+1,086)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,687 miles
    Test number
    822272477188
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass123,601 miles (+18)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    123,601 miles
    Test number
    584543576157
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail123,583 miles10 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,583 miles
    Test number
    822623766192
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEnd pulls off fog light switch

Questions about KSR 820

What vehicle is registration KSR 820 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KSR 820 on a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Feb 1984. 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 KSR 820 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on KSR 820 is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on KSR 820?
The MOT on KSR 820 is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has KSR 820 done?
KSR 820 was recorded at 129,817 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 307 miles a year.
Has KSR 820 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KSR 820 has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on KSR 820 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jun 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on KSR 820 find?
KSR 820 passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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