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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

L11 WHYMOT history

L11 WHY is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 14 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 60,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

L11 WHY blue Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
60,451 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 WHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 WHY was last recorded at 60,451 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 1,831 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
58,620 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,831 miles
Average per year
2,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,451 miles
  • 2025 – 58,620 miles
  • 2024 – 56,586 miles
  • 2023 – 54,502 miles
  • 2022 – 50,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,451 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 28 Apr 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,451 miles (+1,831)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    60,451 miles
    Test number
    490077284973
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  2. Pass58,620 miles (+2,034)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    58,620 miles
    Test number
    436574772148
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  3. Pass56,586 miles (+2,084)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    56,586 miles
    Test number
    808850758124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
  4. Pass54,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    54,502 miles
    Test number
    887306694852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail54,502 miles (+3,809)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,502 miles
    Test number
    174412806768
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass50,693 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    50,693 miles
    Test number
    771967457582
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail50,693 miles1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,693 miles
    Test number
    636554387340
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about L11 WHY

Does L11 WHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 WHY is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 WHY?
The MOT on L11 WHY is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 WHY done?
L11 WHY was recorded at 60,451 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 2,319 miles a year.
Has L11 WHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 WHY has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L11 WHY 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 WHY find?
L11 WHY passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier.

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