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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 3,724 cc

L1 GKKMOT history

L1 GKK is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 24 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 85,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
85,638 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,814 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 GKK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 GKK was last recorded at 85,638 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jun 2017: 66,126 miles, lower than 608,847 miles on 22 Jul 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
84,865 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
773 miles
Average per year
3,814 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,638 miles
  • 2025 – 84,865 miles
  • 2024 – 83,061 miles
  • 2023 – 82,209 miles
  • 2022 – 80,572 miles
  • 2021 – 77,762 miles
  • 2020 – 74,711 miles
  • 2019 – 73,763 miles
  • 2018 – 72,291 miles
  • 2017 – 66,126 miles
  • 2016 – 608,847 miles
  • 2015 – 52,655 miles
  • 2014 – 44,757 miles
  • 2012 – 44,641 miles
  • 2011 – 39,328 miles
  • 2010 – 29,316 miles
  • 2009 – 23,614 miles
  • 2008 – 15,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,638 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.

  • Steering system slightly rough knocking (2.2.D.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,638 miles (+773)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    85,638 miles
    Test number
    152317354054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,865 miles (+1,804)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    84,865 miles
    Test number
    210562857994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,061 miles (+852)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    83,061 miles
    Test number
    158970521314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,209 miles (+1,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    82,209 miles
    Test number
    134238797202
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  5. Pass80,572 miles (+2,810)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    80,572 miles
    Test number
    754800268684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    77,762 miles
    Test number
    944588069939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail77,762 miles (+3,051)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,762 miles
    Test number
    484800073835
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  8. Pass74,711 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    74,711 miles
    Test number
    101346593747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,458 miles (+695)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,458 miles
    Test number
    741141890135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,763 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    73,763 miles
    Test number
    373174298408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,759 miles (+1,468)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,759 miles
    Test number
    644311450644
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass72,291 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    72,291 miles
    Test number
    260750673695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,288 miles (+6,162)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,288 miles
    Test number
    374713524301
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  14. Pass66,126 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    66,126 miles
    Test number
    716476184565
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySide repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both front (1.4.A.2e)
  15. Fail66,126 miles (-542,721)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,126 miles
    Test number
    662782375765
    • FailureCentral Upper Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySide repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both front (1.4.A.2e)
  16. Pass608,847 miles (+548,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    608,847 miles
    Test number
    182035280083
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough knocking (2.2.D.1)
  17. Fail60,836 miles (+8,181)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,836 miles
    Test number
    645087475480
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) flexi (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed flexi (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough knocking (2.2.D.1)
  18. Pass52,655 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    52,655 miles
    Test number
    622683856123
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
  19. Fail52,632 miles (+7,875)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,632 miles
    Test number
    655750215244
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  20. Pass44,757 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,757 miles
    Test number
    648847274035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,641 miles (+5,313)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,641 miles
    Test number
    106865572152
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteFront brake discs ridged
    • NoteFront tyres unevenly worn
  22. Pass39,328 miles (+10,012)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    39,328 miles
    Test number
    967984371109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,316 miles (+5,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,316 miles
    Test number
    620930680158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass23,614 miles (+7,774)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    23,614 miles
    Test number
    301993079128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    15,840 miles
    Test number
    652983478064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 GKK

Does L1 GKK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 GKK is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 GKK?
The MOT on L1 GKK is valid until 14 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 GKK done?
L1 GKK was recorded at 85,638 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 3,814 miles a year.
Has L1 GKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 GKK has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on L1 GKK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L1 GKK find?
L1 GKK passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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