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Red · Petrol · 1994 · 3,199 cc

L42 WOWMOT history

L42 WOW is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 110,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2025
Mileage
110,975 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L42 WOW
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
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L42 WOW was last recorded at 110,975 miles on 27 Jun 2024, 461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,514 miles · 30 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
461 miles
Average per year
1,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 110,975 miles
  • 2023 – 110,514 miles
  • 2022 – 109,864 miles
  • 2021 – 109,456 miles
  • 2020 – 108,925 miles
  • 2019 – 107,918 miles
  • 2018 – 107,512 miles
  • 2017 – 105,941 miles
  • 2016 – 103,553 miles
  • 2015 – 102,726 miles
  • 2014 – 101,226 miles
  • 2013 – 100,291 miles
  • 2012 – 99,589 miles
  • 2011 – 99,027 miles
  • 2010 – 98,042 miles
  • 2009 – 97,211 miles
  • 2008 – 96,019 miles
  • 2007 – 94,328 miles
  • 2006 – 93,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,975 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil sump area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass110,975 miles (+461)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    110,975 miles
    Test number
    393702279288
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil sump area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass110,514 miles (+650)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    110,514 miles
    Test number
    764264401741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,864 miles (+408)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    109,864 miles
    Test number
    574153017180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,456 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    109,456 miles
    Test number
    304143463055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail109,456 miles (+531)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,456 miles
    Test number
    425387157457
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass108,925 miles (+1,007)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    108,925 miles
    Test number
    156170495961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,918 miles (+406)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,918 miles
    Test number
    820628639426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    107,512 miles
    Test number
    913012944735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail107,512 miles (+1,571)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,512 miles
    Test number
    788763981074
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass105,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    105,941 miles
    Test number
    384001103567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail105,941 miles (+2,388)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,941 miles
    Test number
    822919781971
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  12. Pass103,553 miles (+827)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    103,553 miles
    Test number
    902573265872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,726 miles (+1,500)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    102,726 miles
    Test number
    135196143476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,226 miles (+935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    101,226 miles
    Test number
    287515844262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass100,291 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    100,291 miles
    Test number
    616310743290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail100,281 miles (+692)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,281 miles
    Test number
    579335033277
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass99,589 miles (+562)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    99,589 miles
    Test number
    885761242205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,027 miles (+985)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    99,027 miles
    Test number
    485094641210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass98,042 miles (+831)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    98,042 miles
    Test number
    400642730293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass97,211 miles (+1,192)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    97,211 miles
    Test number
    652522439244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass96,019 miles (+1,691)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    96,019 miles
    Test number
    670745148297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass94,328 miles (+1,236)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    94,328 miles
    Test number
    950102747225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass93,092 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    93,092 miles
    Test number
    924337536233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L42 WOW

Does L42 WOW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L42 WOW expired on 29 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L42 WOW?
The MOT on L42 WOW expired on 29 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L42 WOW done?
L42 WOW was recorded at 110,975 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2024, an average of 1,002 miles a year.
Has L42 WOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L42 WOW has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2021.
Has the mileage on L42 WOW 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 L42 WOW find?
L42 WOW passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly loose; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 8 more.

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