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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 3,199 cc

L13 RUMMOT history

L13 RUM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 78,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
78,897 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 RUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 RUM was last recorded at 78,897 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,789 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
108 miles
Average per year
563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,897 miles
  • 2025 – 78,789 miles
  • 2024 – 78,671 miles
  • 2023 – 78,557 miles
  • 2022 – 78,387 miles
  • 2021 – 78,141 miles
  • 2020 – 78,024 miles
  • 2019 – 77,894 miles
  • 2018 – 77,829 miles
  • 2017 – 77,733 miles
  • 2016 – 77,438 miles
  • 2015 – 77,251 miles
  • 2013 – 77,225 miles
  • 2012 – 76,966 miles
  • 2011 – 76,405 miles
  • 2010 – 73,870 miles
  • 2009 – 72,583 miles
  • 2008 – 71,131 miles
  • 2007 – 69,604 miles
  • 2006 – 67,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,897 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth sides rear brake hoses starting to perish & ferrules corroding
  • AdvisoryBoth sides rear suspension coil springs corroding
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroding
  • AdvisoryOil leak (Not excessive)
  • AdvisoryRear subframe shows surface corrosion

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,897 miles (+108)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    78,897 miles
    Test number
    354003742482
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear brake hoses starting to perish & ferrules corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear suspension coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak (Not excessive)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe shows surface corrosion

  2. Pass78,789 miles (+118)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    78,789 miles
    Test number
    462690439298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass78,671 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    78,671 miles
    Test number
    118814971563
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side front fog light is loose

  4. Fail78,671 miles (+114)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,671 miles
    Test number
    834031555804
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side front fog light is loose

  5. Pass78,557 miles (+170)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    78,557 miles
    Test number
    205042592467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side front fog light is insecure

  6. Pass78,387 miles (+246)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    78,387 miles
    Test number
    658015642689
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips & scratch (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass78,141 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    78,141 miles
    Test number
    780463012166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,024 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    78,024 miles
    Test number
    128248477843
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail78,024 miles (+130)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,024 miles
    Test number
    917530602270
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter/pump area (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass77,894 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    77,894 miles
    Test number
    340813633469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,829 miles (+96)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,829 miles
    Test number
    860762109210
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass77,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    77,733 miles
    Test number
    195469130965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,733 miles (+295)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,733 miles
    Test number
    788769042526
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass77,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    77,438 miles
    Test number
    165631818689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail77,438 miles (+187)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,438 miles
    Test number
    412580121877
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass77,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    77,251 miles
    Test number
    299991695461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,251 miles (+26)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,251 miles
    Test number
    768519385141
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass77,225 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    77,225 miles
    Test number
    295893983222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,966 miles (+561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    76,966 miles
    Test number
    818926792220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass76,405 miles (+2,535)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    76,405 miles
    Test number
    309035281401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,870 miles (+1,287)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    73,870 miles
    Test number
    680364690244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,583 miles (+1,452)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    72,583 miles
    Test number
    754258889295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,131 miles (+1,527)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    71,131 miles
    Test number
    524714988213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,604 miles (+1,847)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    69,604 miles
    Test number
    360511797250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass67,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    67,757 miles
    Test number
    363313296404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 RUM

Does L13 RUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 RUM is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 RUM?
The MOT on L13 RUM is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 RUM done?
L13 RUM was recorded at 78,897 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 563 miles a year.
Has L13 RUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 RUM has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L13 RUM 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 L13 RUM find?
L13 RUM passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: both sides rear brake hoses starting to perish & ferrules corroding; both sides rear suspension coil springs corroding; exhaust corroding, and 2 more.

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