Mercedes-Benz SL
Red · Petrol · 2007 · 5,462 cc
L4 OVDMOT history
L4 OVD is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 8 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 109,259 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 109,259 mi
- At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,219 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 OVD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,462 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 8 Mar 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 OVD was last recorded at 109,259 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 108,968 miles · 26 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 291 miles
- Average per year
- 5,219 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 109,259 miles
- 2025 – 108,968 miles
- 2023 – 107,983 miles
- 2022 – 101,311 miles
- 2021 – 97,042 miles
- 2020 – 95,946 miles
- 2019 – 86,615 miles
- 2018 – 78,939 miles
- 2017 – 70,341 miles
- 2016 – 66,954 miles
- 2015 – 65,819 miles
- 2014 – 61,478 miles
- 2013 – 55,101 miles
- 2012 – 45,544 miles
- 2010 – 24,604 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass109,259 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015
Full MOT history
23 tests since 2 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,259 miles (+291)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 109,259 miles
- Test number
- 677106515291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,968 miles (+985)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 108,968 miles
- Test number
- 602451145909
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,983 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 107,983 miles
- Test number
- 316001637058
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail107,983 miles (+6,672)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,983 miles
- Test number
- 526254887580
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass101,311 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 101,311 miles
- Test number
- 713532852574
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail101,311 miles (+4,269)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,311 miles
- Test number
- 607658986784
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass97,042 miles (+1,096)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 97,042 miles
- Test number
- 774948249239
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass95,946 miles (+9,331)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 95,946 miles
- Test number
- 752251967613
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass86,615 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 86,615 miles
- Test number
- 980628699144
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail86,615 miles (+7,676)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,615 miles
- Test number
- 614590655476
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass78,939 miles (+2,044)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 78,939 miles
- Test number
- 223100389671
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail76,895 miles (+6,554)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,895 miles
- Test number
- 671729846970
- FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
Pass70,341 miles (+3,387)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 70,341 miles
- Test number
- 889624482494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,954 miles (+1,135)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 66,954 miles
- Test number
- 363095266255
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass65,819 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 65,819 miles
- Test number
- 157368125859
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,819 miles (+4,341)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,819 miles
- Test number
- 367186832091
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass61,478 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 61,478 miles
- Test number
- 268901924382
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNearside front tyre worn smooth outer & inner edges & sidewall damaged
- NoteOffside front tyre worn smooth inner edge
Fail61,478 miles (+6,377)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,478 miles
- Test number
- 939757614373
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNearside front tyre worn smooth outer & inner edges & sidewall damaged
- NoteOffside front tyre worn smooth inner edge
Pass55,101 miles (+9,557)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 55,101 miles
- Test number
- 159597843399
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass45,544 miles (+7,694)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 45,544 miles
- Test number
- 295271632335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,850 miles (+13,246)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 37,850 miles
- Test number
- 747183552004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,604 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 24,604 miles
- Test number
- 624793180141
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront bumper insecure
Fail24,604 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,604 miles
- Test number
- 781763380193
- Repaired at testNearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront bumper insecure
Questions about L4 OVD
- Does L4 OVD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 OVD is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L4 OVD?
- The MOT on L4 OVD is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L4 OVD done?
- L4 OVD was recorded at 109,259 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 5,219 miles a year.
- Has L4 OVD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 OVD has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on L4 OVD 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 L4 OVD find?
- L4 OVD passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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