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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 2,799 cc

L1 POCMOT history

L1 POC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Aug 1994. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026 and it has passed 22 of 23 MOT tests, with 101,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2026
Mileage
101,636 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
22 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 POC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 POC was last recorded at 101,636 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,534 miles · 18 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
102 miles
Average per year
1,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,636 miles
  • 2024 – 101,534 miles
  • 2023 – 101,210 miles
  • 2022 – 101,076 miles
  • 2021 – 99,383 miles
  • 2020 – 98,353 miles
  • 2019 – 96,685 miles
  • 2018 – 94,222 miles
  • 2017 – 90,620 miles
  • 2016 – 87,911 miles
  • 2015 – 85,116 miles
  • 2014 – 82,281 miles
  • 2013 – 79,049 miles
  • 2012 – 78,216 miles
  • 2011 – 76,993 miles
  • 2010 – 75,650 miles
  • 2009 – 75,381 miles
  • 2008 – 74,917 miles
  • 2007 – 74,516 miles
  • 2006 – 72,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,636 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,636 miles (+102)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    101,636 miles
    Test number
    418333329688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass101,534 miles (+324)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    101,534 miles
    Test number
    310220801788
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,210 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    101,210 miles
    Test number
    656045434652
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail101,197 miles (+121)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,197 miles
    Test number
    381780973534
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass101,076 miles (+1,693)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    101,076 miles
    Test number
    307603049134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55 R16 99W Hankook (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass99,383 miles (+1,030)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    99,383 miles
    Test number
    957434245962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass98,353 miles (+1,668)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    98,353 miles
    Test number
    481189641455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,685 miles (+2,463)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    96,685 miles
    Test number
    615176047861
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass94,222 miles (+3,602)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    94,222 miles
    Test number
    333346123293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,620 miles (+350)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    90,620 miles
    Test number
    721371683691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,270 miles (+2,359)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    90,270 miles
    Test number
    488249712388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,911 miles (+2,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,911 miles
    Test number
    918854494578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass85,116 miles (+2,835)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    85,116 miles
    Test number
    896494945244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,281 miles (+3,232)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    82,281 miles
    Test number
    497941644200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,049 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    79,049 miles
    Test number
    179996443284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,727 miles (+511)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    78,727 miles
    Test number
    728415733178
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perrish

  17. Pass78,216 miles (+1,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    78,216 miles
    Test number
    457296442148
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass76,993 miles (+1,343)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    76,993 miles
    Test number
    279116641461
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass75,650 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,650 miles
    Test number
    301338840189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,381 miles (+464)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    75,381 miles
    Test number
    244857599193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,917 miles (+401)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    74,917 miles
    Test number
    862320618213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass74,516 miles (+2,006)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    74,516 miles
    Test number
    222722697157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,510 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    72,510 miles
    Test number
    302029236175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L1 POC

Does L1 POC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L1 POC expired on 28 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L1 POC?
The MOT on L1 POC expired on 28 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L1 POC done?
L1 POC was recorded at 101,636 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 1,505 miles a year.
Has L1 POC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 POC has failed 1 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L1 POC 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 POC find?
L1 POC passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front side repeater slightly discoloured; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 4 more.

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