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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 3,498 cc

L15 GESMOT history

L15 GES is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 17 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 75,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
75,521 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 GES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 GES was last recorded at 75,521 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 1,566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,955 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,566 miles
Average per year
3,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,521 miles
  • 2025 – 73,955 miles
  • 2024 – 72,406 miles
  • 2023 – 70,470 miles
  • 2022 – 66,581 miles
  • 2021 – 62,566 miles
  • 2020 – 59,745 miles
  • 2019 – 55,242 miles
  • 2018 – 50,992 miles
  • 2017 – 45,217 miles
  • 2015 – 42,604 miles
  • 2014 – 36,819 miles
  • 2013 – 31,304 miles
  • 2012 – 26,622 miles
  • 2011 – 25,339 miles
  • 2010 – 20,649 miles
  • 2009 – 12,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,521 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,521 miles (+1,566)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    75,521 miles
    Test number
    941401889406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,955 miles (+1,549)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    73,955 miles
    Test number
    841951426138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,406 miles (+1,936)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    72,406 miles
    Test number
    442948995884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,470 miles (+3,889)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    70,470 miles
    Test number
    315826819669
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass66,581 miles (+4,015)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,581 miles
    Test number
    427464020043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,566 miles (+2,821)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    62,566 miles
    Test number
    968900163389
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass59,745 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    59,745 miles
    Test number
    524075750724
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
  8. Fail59,745 miles (+4,503)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,745 miles
    Test number
    961619776860
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
  9. Pass55,242 miles (+4,250)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    55,242 miles
    Test number
    866145323639
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted
  10. Pass50,992 miles (+5,775)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    50,992 miles
    Test number
    543658633016
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
  11. Pass45,217 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,217 miles
    Test number
    176676236080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn slightly on edges and slightly perished
  12. Fail45,217 miles (+2,613)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,217 miles
    Test number
    390124913723
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn slightly on edges and slightly perished
  13. Pass42,604 miles (+931)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    42,604 miles
    Test number
    354540333868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,673 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,673 miles
    Test number
    579080425257
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  15. Pass41,673 miles (+4,854)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    41,673 miles
    Test number
    989960725201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,819 miles (+5,515)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    36,819 miles
    Test number
    346302284114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,304 miles (+4,664)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    31,304 miles
    Test number
    999923933239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,640 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    26,640 miles
    Test number
    437742023022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,622 miles (+1,283)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    26,622 miles
    Test number
    298563162345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,339 miles (+4,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    25,339 miles
    Test number
    286122231362
    • 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)
  21. Pass20,649 miles (+7,885)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    20,649 miles
    Test number
    393848530205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    12,764 miles
    Test number
    303778989176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 GES

Does L15 GES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 GES is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 GES?
The MOT on L15 GES is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 GES done?
L15 GES was recorded at 75,521 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 3,752 miles a year.
Has L15 GES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 GES has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on L15 GES 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 L15 GES find?
L15 GES passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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