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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 2,799 cc

L111 SRCMOT history

L111 SRC is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 100,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
100,139 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L111 SRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L111 SRC was last recorded at 100,139 miles on 27 May 2026, 422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,717 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
422 miles
Average per year
2,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,139 miles
  • 2025 – 99,717 miles
  • 2024 – 99,485 miles
  • 2023 – 99,038 miles
  • 2022 – 98,023 miles
  • 2021 – 97,688 miles
  • 2020 – 96,087 miles
  • 2019 – 94,079 miles
  • 2018 – 91,647 miles
  • 2017 – 89,379 miles
  • 2016 – 84,990 miles
  • 2015 – 81,729 miles
  • 2014 – 74,453 miles
  • 2012 – 70,672 miles
  • 2011 – 67,945 miles
  • 2010 – 66,155 miles
  • 2009 – 63,020 miles
  • 2008 – 54,498 miles
  • 2007 – 53,938 miles
  • 2006 – 53,306 miles
  • 2005 – 51,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,139 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront shocks corroded
  • AdvisoryPower syeering pipes rusty

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,139 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    100,139 miles
    Test number
    585839559823
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront shocks corroded
    • AdvisoryPower syeering pipes rusty

  2. Fail100,137 miles (+420)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,137 miles
    Test number
    427661398905
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront shocks corroded
    • AdvisoryPower syeering pipes rusty

  3. Pass99,717 miles (+232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    99,717 miles
    Test number
    757565037504
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass99,485 miles (+447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    99,485 miles
    Test number
    540413103539
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass99,038 miles (+1,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    99,038 miles
    Test number
    822482520430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass98,023 miles (+335)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    98,023 miles
    Test number
    539986601618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,688 miles (+1,601)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    97,688 miles
    Test number
    459643044588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass96,087 miles (+2,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    96,087 miles
    Test number
    357958605453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass94,079 miles (+2,432)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,079 miles
    Test number
    559138227392
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass91,647 miles (+2,268)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    91,647 miles
    Test number
    105437660822
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass89,379 miles (+4,389)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    89,379 miles
    Test number
    793107601123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,990 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    84,990 miles
    Test number
    982518227310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,986 miles (+3,257)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,986 miles
    Test number
    381449113248
    • FailureCentre Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass81,729 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,729 miles
    Test number
    658474855156
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail81,729 miles (+7,276)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,729 miles
    Test number
    999244255113
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass74,453 miles (+3,781)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    74,453 miles
    Test number
    308233794076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,672 miles (+2,727)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    70,672 miles
    Test number
    549041312393
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass67,945 miles (+1,790)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    67,945 miles
    Test number
    357686861262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,155 miles (+3,135)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    66,155 miles
    Test number
    213876960295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,020 miles (+8,522)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    63,020 miles
    Test number
    370506569461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,498 miles (+560)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    54,498 miles
    Test number
    194635058227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,938 miles (+632)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    53,938 miles
    Test number
    613544667297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,306 miles (+1,416)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    53,306 miles
    Test number
    394583766285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    51,890 miles
    Test number
    781867355297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L111 SRC

Does L111 SRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L111 SRC is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L111 SRC?
The MOT on L111 SRC is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L111 SRC done?
L111 SRC was recorded at 100,139 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 2,331 miles a year.
Has L111 SRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L111 SRC has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L111 SRC 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 L111 SRC find?
L111 SRC passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 4 advisories: rear coil spring corroded; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front shocks corroded, and 1 more.

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