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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 2,799 cc

L28 OSLMOT history

L28 OSL is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 18 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 66,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
66,896 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 OSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
18 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 OSL was last recorded at 66,896 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jun 2021: 66,658 miles, lower than 68,363 miles on 23 Apr 2018.

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
66,675 miles · 14 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
221 miles
Average per year
1,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,896 miles
  • 2022 – 66,675 miles
  • 2021 – 66,658 miles
  • 2018 – 68,363 miles
  • 2015 – 66,363 miles
  • 2014 – 64,454 miles
  • 2013 – 61,995 miles
  • 2012 – 58,446 miles
  • 2011 – 54,091 miles
  • 2009 – 49,087 miles
  • 2008 – 48,686 miles
  • 2007 – 46,561 miles
  • 2006 – 45,850 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,896 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,896 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    66,896 miles
    Test number
    864679750972
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail66,896 miles (+221)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,896 miles
    Test number
    899463744165
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass66,675 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    66,675 miles
    Test number
    714543289447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,658 miles (-1,705)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    66,658 miles
    Test number
    585472327618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,363 miles (+2,000)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    68,363 miles
    Test number
    726771906018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,363 miles (+1,909)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    66,363 miles
    Test number
    249372565104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,454 miles (+2,459)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    64,454 miles
    Test number
    326593744100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,995 miles (+3,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    61,995 miles
    Test number
    599582463124
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  9. Pass58,446 miles (+4,355)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    58,446 miles
    Test number
    698670692001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,091 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,091 miles
    Test number
    169946611124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail54,059 miles (+4,972)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,059 miles
    Test number
    955130881071
    • FailureCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  12. Pass49,087 miles (+401)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    49,087 miles
    Test number
    282192419271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,686 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,686 miles
    Test number
    443737838043
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
  14. Pass48,686 miles (+2,125)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    48,686 miles
    Test number
    573657138036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,561 miles (+711)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    46,561 miles
    Test number
    153171627119
    • NoteParking brake travel indicates adjustment or repair required
  16. Pass45,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    45,850 miles
    Test number
    502052676142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L28 OSL

Does L28 OSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 OSL is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L28 OSL?
The MOT on L28 OSL is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L28 OSL done?
L28 OSL was recorded at 66,896 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 1,068 miles a year.
Has L28 OSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 OSL has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L28 OSL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jun 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L28 OSL find?
L28 OSL passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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