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Mercedes-Benz SL

White · Petrol · 1994 · 2,799 cc

L15 PAVMOT history

L15 PAV is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 8 Aug 1994. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 84,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
84,381 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 PAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
8 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 PAV was last recorded at 84,381 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 509 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,872 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
509 miles
Average per year
721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,381 miles
  • 2025 – 83,872 miles
  • 2024 – 83,137 miles
  • 2023 – 82,356 miles
  • 2022 – 81,824 miles
  • 2021 – 81,303 miles
  • 2020 – 80,555 miles
  • 2019 – 79,368 miles
  • 2018 – 78,831 miles
  • 2011 – 78,345 miles
  • 2010 – 76,869 miles
  • 2009 – 75,565 miles
  • 2008 – 74,346 miles
  • 2007 – 72,088 miles
  • 2005 – 69,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,381 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Front and rear brake discs corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • N/s/r brake binding slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,381 miles (+509)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    84,381 miles
    Test number
    498254057662
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass83,872 miles (+735)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    83,872 miles
    Test number
    525332717098
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass83,137 miles (+781)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    83,137 miles
    Test number
    555127010138
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wiper operation slower than what might be expected on similar make/model

  4. Pass82,356 miles (+532)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    82,356 miles
    Test number
    308277680438
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass81,824 miles (+521)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    81,824 miles
    Test number
    469026929740
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass81,303 miles (+748)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,303 miles
    Test number
    143217955663
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass80,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    80,555 miles
    Test number
    219765863397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail80,555 miles (+1,187)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,555 miles
    Test number
    677630145892
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass79,368 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    79,368 miles
    Test number
    231307563853
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  10. Fail79,368 miles (+537)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,368 miles
    Test number
    413288233961
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass78,831 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    78,831 miles
    Test number
    973420674170
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake binding slightly

  12. Fail78,831 miles (+486)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,831 miles
    Test number
    322058601465
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working n/s and o/s (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake binding slightly

  13. Pass78,345 miles (+1,476)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    78,345 miles
    Test number
    229026511165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass76,869 miles (+1,304)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    76,869 miles
    Test number
    831555300112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass75,565 miles (+1,219)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    75,565 miles
    Test number
    942796109173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass74,346 miles (+2,258)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    74,346 miles
    Test number
    303064198011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    72,088 miles
    Test number
    671716297084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,088 miles (+3,049)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,088 miles
    Test number
    131405997492
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass69,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    69,039 miles
    Test number
    603827085113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 PAV

Does L15 PAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 PAV is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 PAV?
The MOT on L15 PAV is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 PAV done?
L15 PAV was recorded at 84,381 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 721 miles a year.
Has L15 PAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 PAV has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on L15 PAV 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 PAV find?
L15 PAV passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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