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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1994 · 3,199 cc

L3 OSLMOT history

L3 OSL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 11 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 133,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jun 2027
Mileage
133,159 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 OSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
11 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 OSL was last recorded at 133,159 miles on 26 May 2026, 1,948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,211 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,948 miles
Average per year
1,867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,159 miles
  • 2025 – 131,211 miles
  • 2024 – 129,033 miles
  • 2023 – 128,768 miles
  • 2022 – 127,932 miles
  • 2021 – 127,487 miles
  • 2019 – 127,154 miles
  • 2018 – 126,666 miles
  • 2017 – 124,917 miles
  • 2016 – 122,738 miles
  • 2015 – 122,048 miles
  • 2014 – 120,593 miles
  • 2012 – 113,839 miles
  • 2010 – 103,806 miles
  • 2009 – 100,969 miles
  • 2007 – 100,661 miles
  • 2006 – 95,246 miles
  • 2005 – 94,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,159 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,159 miles (+1,948)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    133,159 miles
    Test number
    979656766773
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass131,211 miles (+2,178)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    131,211 miles
    Test number
    438913283355
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass129,033 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    129,033 miles
    Test number
    312170429881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,768 miles (+836)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    128,768 miles
    Test number
    810198684717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,932 miles (+445)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    127,932 miles
    Test number
    153281188667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    127,487 miles
    Test number
    188436113449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail127,487 miles (+333)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,487 miles
    Test number
    306740648208
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass127,154 miles (+488)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    127,154 miles
    Test number
    832203593948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,666 miles (+1,749)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    126,666 miles
    Test number
    451940767308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass124,917 miles (+2,179)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    124,917 miles
    Test number
    318626439064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,738 miles (+690)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    122,738 miles
    Test number
    706223728461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass122,048 miles (+1,455)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    122,048 miles
    Test number
    837050175039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass120,593 miles (+6,754)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    120,593 miles
    Test number
    629296164058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass113,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    113,839 miles
    Test number
    229996722345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail113,839 miles (+10,033)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,839 miles
    Test number
    578925922384
    • DangerousNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  16. Pass103,806 miles (+2,837)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    103,806 miles
    Test number
    152440200260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,969 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    100,969 miles
    Test number
    630354299153
    • NoteChips in windscreen
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and close to legal limit
    • NoteSurface corrosion to front and rear suspension and brake components
  18. Fail100,969 miles (+308)6 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,969 miles
    Test number
    170234599116
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • NoteChips in windscreen
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and close to legal limit
    • NoteSurface corrosion to front and rear suspension and brake components
  19. Pass100,661 miles (+5,415)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    100,661 miles
    Test number
    364207807476
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads worn on inner edge
  20. Pass95,246 miles (+1,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    95,246 miles
    Test number
    322064776162
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass94,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    94,086 miles
    Test number
    653141775199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 OSL

Does L3 OSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 OSL is valid until 13 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 OSL?
The MOT on L3 OSL is valid until 13 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 OSL done?
L3 OSL was recorded at 133,159 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 1,867 miles a year.
Has L3 OSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 OSL has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on L3 OSL 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 L3 OSL find?
L3 OSL passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front fog light not working; oil leak, but not excessive.

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