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Mercedes-Benz SL

White · Petrol · 2013 · 3,498 cc

L40 ANKMOT history

L40 ANK is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 29 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 54,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
54,261 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 ANK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
29 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 ANK was last recorded at 54,261 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,245 miles · 27 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
3,641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,261 miles
  • 2024 – 53,573 miles
  • 2023 – 49,173 miles
  • 2022 – 44,009 miles
  • 2021 – 38,089 miles
  • 2020 – 32,697 miles
  • 2019 – 30,994 miles
  • 2018 – 28,011 miles
  • 2017 – 21,536 miles
  • 2016 – 19,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,261 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,261 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    54,261 miles
    Test number
    907620059912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail54,245 miles (+672)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,245 miles
    Test number
    861175749578
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass53,573 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    53,573 miles
    Test number
    555378374487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail53,573 miles (+4,400)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,573 miles
    Test number
    778736407221
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass49,173 miles (+5,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    49,173 miles
    Test number
    776812026838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass44,009 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    44,009 miles
    Test number
    774190427359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail44,009 miles (+5,920)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,009 miles
    Test number
    444350508997
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass38,089 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    38,089 miles
    Test number
    645002939080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail38,060 miles (+5,363)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,060 miles
    Test number
    637674288607
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass32,697 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    32,697 miles
    Test number
    734576895077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail32,697 miles (+1,703)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,697 miles
    Test number
    425392393949
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass30,994 miles (+2,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    30,994 miles
    Test number
    874600230301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass28,011 miles (+6,475)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    28,011 miles
    Test number
    817030841930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,536 miles (+2,166)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    21,536 miles
    Test number
    561670440140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,370 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    19,370 miles
    Test number
    216911214830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail19,369 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,369 miles
    Test number
    279081484614
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge badly worn nearly at cord (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge badly worn nearly at cord (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L40 ANK

Does L40 ANK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 ANK is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 ANK?
The MOT on L40 ANK is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 ANK done?
L40 ANK was recorded at 54,261 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 3,641 miles a year.
Has L40 ANK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 ANK has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 ANK 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 L40 ANK find?
L40 ANK passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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