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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 3,199 cc

L2 RJPMOT history

L2 RJP is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 5 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 151,104 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
151,104 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 RJP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
5 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 RJP was last recorded at 151,104 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 780 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,324 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
780 miles
Average per year
4,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,104 miles
  • 2025 – 150,324 miles
  • 2024 – 148,535 miles
  • 2023 – 142,326 miles
  • 2022 – 133,836 miles
  • 2021 – 123,952 miles
  • 2020 – 119,509 miles
  • 2019 – 115,300 miles
  • 2018 – 108,351 miles
  • 2017 – 99,781 miles
  • 2016 – 94,962 miles
  • 2015 – 91,068 miles
  • 2013 – 88,219 miles
  • 2012 – 83,858 miles
  • 2011 – 79,867 miles
  • 2010 – 78,050 miles
  • 2009 – 76,533 miles
  • 2008 – 74,310 miles
  • 2007 – 71,301 miles
  • 2006 – 68,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,104 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Movement in steering drop arm
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing corroded

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 Shocker dust covers split

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,104 miles (+780)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    151,104 miles
    Test number
    562539634382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Movement in steering drop arm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing corroded

  2. Pass150,324 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    150,324 miles
    Test number
    747000388908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass148,535 miles (+6,209)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    148,535 miles
    Test number
    392966316904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,326 miles (+8,490)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    142,326 miles
    Test number
    674039687280
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass133,836 miles (+342)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    133,836 miles
    Test number
    959146996866
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail133,494 miles (+9,542)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,494 miles
    Test number
    492535846619
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested lambda out of range----leaking system (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt not functioning as intended in-op (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass123,952 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    123,952 miles
    Test number
    373962866345
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Both front shock absorber dust covers breaking away
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Indicator has tape on lense
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play in wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber misting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber misting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play in wheel bearing

  8. Fail123,952 miles (+4,443)3 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,952 miles
    Test number
    121057894777
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Both front shock absorber dust covers breaking away
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Indicator has tape on lense
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play in wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber misting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber misting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play in wheel bearing

  9. Pass119,509 miles (+4,209)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    119,509 miles
    Test number
    139626633308
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Shocker dust covers split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass115,300 miles (+45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    115,300 miles
    Test number
    269212762058
    • AdvisoryFront Shocker dust covers split

  11. Fail115,255 miles (+6,904)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,255 miles
    Test number
    927792305826
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Shocker dust covers split

  12. Pass108,351 miles (+8,570)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    108,351 miles
    Test number
    681500572635
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront shocker dust covers split

  13. Pass99,781 miles (+4,819)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    99,781 miles
    Test number
    714279971944
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shocker dust cover split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass94,962 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    94,962 miles
    Test number
    175545861444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

  15. Fail94,952 miles (+3,884)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,952 miles
    Test number
    905202080293
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass91,068 miles (+2,849)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    91,068 miles
    Test number
    845331225180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,219 miles (+4,361)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    88,219 miles
    Test number
    408470433306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,858 miles (+3,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    83,858 miles
    Test number
    128316012284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass79,867 miles (+1,817)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    79,867 miles
    Test number
    516710721293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,050 miles (+1,517)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    78,050 miles
    Test number
    171723220256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass76,533 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    76,533 miles
    Test number
    353132229200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail76,533 miles (+2,223)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,533 miles
    Test number
    663867619257
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass74,310 miles (+3,009)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    74,310 miles
    Test number
    422792988193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front shock absorber damp will require changing before next motc.

  24. Pass71,301 miles (+2,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    71,301 miles
    Test number
    262512527170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass68,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    68,871 miles
    Test number
    681118816194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 RJP

Does L2 RJP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 RJP is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 RJP?
The MOT on L2 RJP is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 RJP done?
L2 RJP was recorded at 151,104 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 4,064 miles a year.
Has L2 RJP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 RJP has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2022.
Has the mileage on L2 RJP 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 L2 RJP find?
L2 RJP passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front wing corroded; nearside movement in steering drop arm; offside front wing corroded.

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