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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1994 · 2,799 cc

L11 AKRMOT history

L11 AKR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 19 Oct 1994. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 162,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2023
Mileage
162,989 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 AKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
19 Oct 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 AKR was last recorded at 162,989 miles on 9 Aug 2022, 3,118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,871 miles · 2 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
3,118 miles
Average per year
3,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 162,989 miles
  • 2021 – 159,871 miles
  • 2020 – 157,707 miles
  • 2019 – 155,506 miles
  • 2018 – 151,982 miles
  • 2017 – 147,891 miles
  • 2016 – 143,268 miles
  • 2015 – 139,388 miles
  • 2014 – 135,081 miles
  • 2013 – 130,198 miles
  • 2012 – 126,281 miles
  • 2011 – 123,824 miles
  • 2010 – 120,219 miles
  • 2009 – 116,446 miles
  • 2008 – 112,763 miles
  • 2007 – 109,675 miles
  • 2006 – 106,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,989 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,989 miles (+3,118)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    162,989 miles
    Test number
    844490671238
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass159,871 miles (+2,164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    159,871 miles
    Test number
    557384222798
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass157,707 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    157,707 miles
    Test number
    331379884453
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail157,707 miles (+2,201)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,707 miles
    Test number
    101265118874
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass155,506 miles (+3,524)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    155,506 miles
    Test number
    928521625776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass151,982 miles (+226)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    151,982 miles
    Test number
    281597057295
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wear on inner edge

  7. Fail151,756 miles (+3,865)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,756 miles
    Test number
    977530424010
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wear on inner edge

  8. Pass147,891 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    147,891 miles
    Test number
    136768406924
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail147,890 miles (+4,622)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,890 miles
    Test number
    719414340663
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass143,268 miles (+3,880)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    143,268 miles
    Test number
    110616119130
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle + back sections deteriorated

  11. Pass139,388 miles (+4,307)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    139,388 miles
    Test number
    212852232111
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  12. Pass135,081 miles (+4,883)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    135,081 miles
    Test number
    507131414224
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges
    • NoteN/s/r tyre side wall damage
    • NoteO/s/f tyre looks as its been fouling on the A roll bar (not on lock to lock check)
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteSlight play n/s/f wheel bearing

  13. Pass130,198 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    130,198 miles
    Test number
    605324013237
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise exhaust boxes generally deteriorated

  14. Fail130,194 miles (+3,913)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,194 miles
    Test number
    909811113241
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise exhaust boxes generally deteriorated

  15. Pass126,281 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    126,281 miles
    Test number
    396776912477
    • NoteAdvise rear no plate deteriorating

  16. Fail126,279 miles (+2,455)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,279 miles
    Test number
    629544912284
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • NoteAdvise rear no plate deteriorating

  17. Pass123,824 miles (+3,605)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    123,824 miles
    Test number
    759638901271
    • NoteAdvise front tyres wearing on outer edges
    • NoteAdvise o/s bonnet retaining catch not working

  18. Pass120,219 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    120,219 miles
    Test number
    241435910225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail120,152 miles (+3,706)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,152 miles
    Test number
    280277340139
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteAdvise small cut o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

  20. Pass116,446 miles (+3,683)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    116,446 miles
    Test number
    913339249184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass112,763 miles (+3,088)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    112,763 miles
    Test number
    164234568188
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass109,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    109,675 miles
    Test number
    210370757466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail109,666 miles (+3,522)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,666 miles
    Test number
    192150157117
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

  24. Pass106,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    106,144 miles
    Test number
    403866656143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L11 AKR

Does L11 AKR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L11 AKR expired on 8 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L11 AKR?
The MOT on L11 AKR expired on 8 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L11 AKR done?
L11 AKR was recorded at 162,989 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2022, an average of 3,514 miles a year.
Has L11 AKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 AKR has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on L11 AKR 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 L11 AKR find?
L11 AKR passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2022 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 2 more.

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