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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 3,199 cc

L28 ORSMOT history

L28 ORS is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 11 Mar 1994. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 91,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2025
Mileage
91,478 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2024
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 ORS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
11 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 ORS was last recorded at 91,478 miles on 17 Oct 2024, 82 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
91,396 miles · 20 May 2023
Between the last two tests
82 miles
Average per year
876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 91,478 miles
  • 2023 – 91,396 miles
  • 2021 – 91,251 miles
  • 2020 – 90,731 miles
  • 2019 – 90,317 miles
  • 2016 – 89,400 miles
  • 2014 – 87,923 miles
  • 2013 – 86,893 miles
  • 2012 – 86,600 miles
  • 2011 – 85,729 miles
  • 2010 – 84,208 miles
  • 2009 – 82,666 miles
  • 2007 – 78,348 miles
  • 2006 – 75,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,478 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,478 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    91,478 miles
    Test number
    974998283962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail91,478 miles (+82)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,478 miles
    Test number
    209879447987
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass91,396 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    91,396 miles
    Test number
    961929359041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,251 miles (+520)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    91,251 miles
    Test number
    731620997273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,731 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    90,731 miles
    Test number
    598348235676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,713 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    90,713 miles
    Test number
    511418290689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,317 miles (+917)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2020
    Odometer
    90,317 miles
    Test number
    847467807267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass89,400 miles (+1,477)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    89,400 miles
    Test number
    354076289710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,923 miles (+1,030)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    87,923 miles
    Test number
    295795064106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth front top shocker busher spliting

  10. Pass86,893 miles (+293)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    86,893 miles
    Test number
    908266063194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  11. Pass86,600 miles (+871)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    86,600 miles
    Test number
    709999442119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,729 miles (+1,521)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    85,729 miles
    Test number
    319976701139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass84,208 miles (+1,542)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    84,208 miles
    Test number
    172284010115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,666 miles (+4,318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    82,666 miles
    Test number
    893397379031
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass78,348 miles (+2,636)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    78,348 miles
    Test number
    263788777223
    • NoteCenter ex mount split
    • NoteO/s front tyre has cut in side wall

  16. Pass75,712 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    75,712 miles
    Test number
    200239586263
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront tyres worn on innere edges

Questions about L28 ORS

Does L28 ORS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L28 ORS expired on 16 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L28 ORS?
The MOT on L28 ORS expired on 16 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L28 ORS done?
L28 ORS was recorded at 91,478 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2024, an average of 876 miles a year.
Has L28 ORS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 ORS has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L28 ORS 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 L28 ORS find?
L28 ORS passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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