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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 3,199 cc

L101 BRTMOT history

L101 BRT is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 25 Feb 1994. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 89,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
89,945 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L101 BRT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
25 Feb 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L101 BRT was last recorded at 89,945 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,990 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
955 miles
Average per year
1,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,945 miles
  • 2025 – 88,990 miles
  • 2024 – 87,306 miles
  • 2023 – 84,491 miles
  • 2022 – 84,480 miles
  • 2021 – 84,339 miles
  • 2020 – 84,248 miles
  • 2019 – 84,012 miles
  • 2018 – 83,630 miles
  • 2017 – 82,790 miles
  • 2016 – 81,784 miles
  • 2015 – 81,446 miles
  • 2013 – 77,062 miles
  • 2012 – 76,868 miles
  • 2011 – 75,549 miles
  • 2010 – 72,724 miles
  • 2009 – 70,515 miles
  • 2008 – 68,210 miles
  • 2007 – 66,214 miles
  • 2006 – 58,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,945 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.

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend replace (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Centre exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Exhaust system, slight deterioration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,945 miles (+955)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    89,945 miles
    Test number
    488209393066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,990 miles (+1,684)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    88,990 miles
    Test number
    363016607004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,306 miles (+2,815)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    87,306 miles
    Test number
    697121264327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,491 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    84,491 miles
    Test number
    937075602582
    • AdvisoryWax oiled on underside

  5. Pass84,480 miles (+141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    84,480 miles
    Test number
    682456390876
    • AdvisoryUnderside wax oiled

  6. Pass84,339 miles (+91)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,339 miles
    Test number
    341473771153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid, slightly dis-coloured
    • AdvisoryExhaust system, slight deterioration
    • AdvisoryUnder trays, engine and sill covers fitted, limiting view
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle coated in wax oil

  7. Pass84,248 miles (+236)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,248 miles
    Test number
    384903739624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine ands sill covers, and under trays fitted, limiting view
    • AdvisoryExhaust system, slight deterioration
    • AdvisoryUnderside coated in wax oil

  8. Pass84,012 miles (+382)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,012 miles
    Test number
    973830008350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine and sill covers , and under trays fitted, limiting view
    • AdvisoryExhaust system, slightly deteriorated in places
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle, coated in wax oil

  9. Pass83,630 miles (+840)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,630 miles
    Test number
    738506913534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body/chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer box, slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEngine, sill covers and under trays fitted, limiting view.

  10. Pass82,790 miles (+1,006)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    82,790 miles
    Test number
    202730825380
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body/chassis member (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak minor
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted, limiting view

  11. Pass81,784 miles (+338)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    81,784 miles
    Test number
    947861738191
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s front (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body/chassis member (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend replace (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted, limiting view
    • AdvisoryExhaust KAT silencer, heat shield deteriorated,, recommend attention
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance 16%, mot min pass mark 16%,, recommend check

  12. Pass81,446 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    81,446 miles
    Test number
    371081356907
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint very slight (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body member (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend replace (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront undertray and sill covers fitted, limiting view
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance 18%, mot min pass mark 16%,, recommend check

  13. Fail81,446 miles (+1,004)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,446 miles
    Test number
    148315058472
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint very slight (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body member (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend replace (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront undertray and sill covers fitted, limiting view
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance 18%, mot min pass mark 16%,, recommend check

  14. Pass80,442 miles (+3,380)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    80,442 miles
    Test number
    145774425489
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCentre exhaust silencer showing signs of slight deterioration
    • NoteExhaust catalytic convertor silencer, heat shield, partially missing and remainder loose
    • NoteFront undertray fitted, limiting view
    • NoteMinor oil leak

  15. Pass77,062 miles (+194)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    77,062 miles
    Test number
    659597803295
    • NoteExhaust very rusty

  16. Pass76,868 miles (+1,319)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    76,868 miles
    Test number
    415050682119
    • NoteBoth nearside tyre walls scuffed and perished
    • NoteExhaist fouling rear stabilizer
    • NoteMissfire when engine hot
    • NoteMounting on centre silencer rusted away
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cut in wall
    • NoteSeems to be alarge volume of water in exhaust gasses

  17. Pass75,549 miles (+2,825)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    75,549 miles
    Test number
    566812271103
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass72,724 miles (+2,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    72,724 miles
    Test number
    170432570427
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass70,515 miles (+2,305)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    70,515 miles
    Test number
    232543679049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,210 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    68,210 miles
    Test number
    151896468093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail68,199 miles (+1,985)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,199 miles
    Test number
    811924368026
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass66,214 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    66,214 miles
    Test number
    583980057069
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail66,214 miles (+7,634)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,214 miles
    Test number
    910210857043
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass58,580 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    58,580 miles
    Test number
    862009256026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWiper only working on full speed

Questions about L101 BRT

Does L101 BRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L101 BRT is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L101 BRT?
The MOT on L101 BRT is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L101 BRT done?
L101 BRT was recorded at 89,945 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 1,548 miles a year.
Has L101 BRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L101 BRT has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2015.
Has the mileage on L101 BRT 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 L101 BRT find?
L101 BRT passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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