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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 3,498 cc

L1 DNAMOT history

L1 DNA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 131,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
131,174 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 DNA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 DNA was last recorded at 131,174 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,171 miles · 9 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
11,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,174 miles
  • 2025 – 121,625 miles
  • 2024 – 108,804 miles
  • 2023 – 97,011 miles
  • 2022 – 85,631 miles
  • 2021 – 74,054 miles
  • 2020 – 56,741 miles
  • 2019 – 42,700 miles
  • 2018 – 32,929 miles
  • 2017 – 30,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,174 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 7 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,174 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    131,174 miles
    Test number
    233934773258
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail131,171 miles (+9,546)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,171 miles
    Test number
    714613634223
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,625 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    121,625 miles
    Test number
    860091013633
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  4. Fail121,625 miles (+12,821)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,625 miles
    Test number
    762605656168
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  5. Pass108,804 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    108,804 miles
    Test number
    882791706383
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail108,804 miles (+11,793)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,804 miles
    Test number
    278486713699
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass97,011 miles (+11,380)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    97,011 miles
    Test number
    784335811514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,631 miles (+11,577)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    85,631 miles
    Test number
    163564349849
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass74,054 miles (+17,313)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    74,054 miles
    Test number
    191072148290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,741 miles (+302)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    56,741 miles
    Test number
    182521313323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail56,439 miles (+13,739)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,439 miles
    Test number
    171130698718
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass42,700 miles (+9,771)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    42,700 miles
    Test number
    544154413908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,929 miles (+2,199)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    32,929 miles
    Test number
    702478197757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    30,730 miles
    Test number
    234966385781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 DNA

Does L1 DNA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 DNA is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 DNA?
The MOT on L1 DNA is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 DNA done?
L1 DNA was recorded at 131,174 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 11,254 miles a year.
Has L1 DNA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 DNA has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 DNA 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 L1 DNA find?
L1 DNA passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front tyre obviously under inflated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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