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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 2,799 cc

L20 MLSMOT history

L20 MLS is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2025 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 109,667 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Nov 2025
Mileage
109,667 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2024
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 MLS
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
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 MLS was last recorded at 109,667 miles on 12 Nov 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 May 2021: 1 miles, lower than 109,640 miles on 22 Jan 2019.

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
109,664 miles · 21 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 109,667 miles
  • 2021 – 1 miles
  • 2019 – 109,640 miles
  • 2014 – 109,243 miles
  • 2011 – 107,457 miles
  • 2010 – 105,401 miles
  • 2009 – 100,157 miles
  • 2008 – 96,740 miles
  • 2007 – 96,667 miles
  • 2006 – 92,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,667 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

13 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,667 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    109,667 miles
    Test number
    106334091889
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail109,664 miles (+109,663)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,664 miles
    Test number
    936718255394
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass1 miles (-109,639)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    1 miles
    Test number
    976797451807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,640 miles (+397)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    109,640 miles
    Test number
    244294111181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,243 miles5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    109,243 miles
    Test number
    745570454180
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust back box and middle box rottern
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracking on inner edge

  6. Fail109,242 miles (+1,785)4 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,242 miles
    Test number
    788030754192
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust back box and middle box rottern
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracking on inner edge

  7. Pass107,457 miles (+2,056)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    107,457 miles
    Test number
    947555201345
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pipes been greased up

  8. Pass105,401 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    105,401 miles
    Test number
    952463690202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Fail105,401 miles (+5,244)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,401 miles
    Test number
    873927680251
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass100,157 miles (+3,417)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    100,157 miles
    Test number
    624772889223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,740 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    96,740 miles
    Test number
    462128558162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,667 miles (+4,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    96,667 miles
    Test number
    864566547111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass92,536 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    92,536 miles
    Test number
    714042966036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L20 MLS

Does L20 MLS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L20 MLS expired on 11 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L20 MLS?
The MOT on L20 MLS expired on 11 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L20 MLS done?
L20 MLS was recorded at 109,667 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2024, an average of 916 miles a year.
Has L20 MLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 MLS has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L20 MLS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 May 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L20 MLS find?
L20 MLS passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them.

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