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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1994 · 2,799 cc

L122 DPMMOT history

L122 DPM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 105,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
105,012 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L122 DPM
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
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L122 DPM was last recorded at 105,012 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,012 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,012 miles
  • 2025 – 105,012 miles
  • 2024 – 105,012 miles
  • 2023 – 105,012 miles
  • 2022 – 105,012 miles
  • 2021 – 105,012 miles
  • 2019 – 103,256 miles
  • 2018 – 102,050 miles
  • 2016 – 101,923 miles
  • 2014 – 101,797 miles
  • 2013 – 101,365 miles
  • 2012 – 100,981 miles
  • 2011 – 100,624 miles
  • 2010 – 100,246 miles
  • 2009 – 99,667 miles
  • 2008 – 99,288 miles
  • 2007 – 98,146 miles
  • 2006 – 96,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,012 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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.

  • Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Both front shock absorber top mounts deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower ball joint signs of corrosion around joint area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front rust deposits lower ball joint area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,012 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    105,012 miles
    Test number
    639596734282
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  2. Pass105,012 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    105,012 miles
    Test number
    843797863254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber top mounts deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded at rear
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre and both rear tyres old and perished 225/55/16

  3. Pass105,012 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    105,012 miles
    Test number
    732908110115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre close to limit
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rigid brake pipe in wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres very old
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber top mounts deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and both rear tyres perished 225/55/16

  4. Pass105,012 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    105,012 miles
    Test number
    715820584792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower lower ball joint area signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass105,012 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    105,012 miles
    Test number
    336531406575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower ball joint signs of corrosion around joint area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail105,012 miles2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,012 miles
    Test number
    278384382757
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower ball joint signs of corrosion around joint area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass105,012 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    105,012 miles
    Test number
    148507157400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front rust deposits lower ball joint area

  8. Fail105,012 miles (+1,756)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,012 miles
    Test number
    214736872370
    • DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front rust deposits lower ball joint area

  9. Pass103,256 miles (+1,206)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,256 miles
    Test number
    897198021977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,050 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    102,050 miles
    Test number
    276841982061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail102,048 miles (+39)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,048 miles
    Test number
    305668106357
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail102,009 miles (+25)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,009 miles
    Test number
    576388965830
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoot lid does not fasten

  13. Fail101,984 miles (+61)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,984 miles
    Test number
    106369663244
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureEmissions not tested engine misfiring (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass101,923 miles (+126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    101,923 miles
    Test number
    972960717990
    • AdvisoryUnderneath corroded

  15. Pass101,797 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    101,797 miles
    Test number
    427057954199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail101,365 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,365 miles
    Test number
    628621653157
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  17. Pass101,365 miles (+384)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    101,365 miles
    Test number
    936461253162
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  18. Pass100,981 miles (+357)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    100,981 miles
    Test number
    258825722454
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass100,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    100,624 miles
    Test number
    405610591030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail100,624 miles (+378)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,624 miles
    Test number
    908648881046
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  21. Pass100,246 miles (+579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    100,246 miles
    Test number
    203135970060
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass99,667 miles (+379)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    99,667 miles
    Test number
    240840789035
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass99,288 miles (+1,142)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    99,288 miles
    Test number
    211849588073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise power streeing pipes surface corrsion

  24. Pass98,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    98,146 miles
    Test number
    881106567033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail98,146 miles (+1,506)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,146 miles
    Test number
    460536067056
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass96,640 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    96,640 miles
    Test number
    601073396085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail96,410 miles1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,410 miles
    Test number
    171806176458
    • DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about L122 DPM

Does L122 DPM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L122 DPM is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L122 DPM?
The MOT on L122 DPM is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L122 DPM done?
L122 DPM was recorded at 105,012 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 424 miles a year.
Has L122 DPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L122 DPM has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2022.
Has the mileage on L122 DPM 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 L122 DPM find?
L122 DPM passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear fuel pipe/s corroded.

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