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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 3,199 cc

L4 UDEMOT history

L4 UDE is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 19 Jun 1997. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 125,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
125,761 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,547 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 UDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
19 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 UDE was last recorded at 125,761 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,626 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
135 miles
Average per year
3,547 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,761 miles
  • 2024 – 125,626 miles
  • 2023 – 124,594 miles
  • 2022 – 124,025 miles
  • 2021 – 123,519 miles
  • 2020 – 123,200 miles
  • 2019 – 122,157 miles
  • 2018 – 118,883 miles
  • 2017 – 115,169 miles
  • 2016 – 111,834 miles
  • 2015 – 108,324 miles
  • 2014 – 104,028 miles
  • 2013 – 98,404 miles
  • 2012 – 94,818 miles
  • 2011 – 90,109 miles
  • 2010 – 85,100 miles
  • 2009 – 78,853 miles
  • 2008 – 70,648 miles
  • 2007 – 61,641 miles
  • 2006 – 57,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,761 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.

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,761 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    125,761 miles
    Test number
    716826531982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,626 miles (+1,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    125,626 miles
    Test number
    547493685285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass124,594 miles (+569)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    124,594 miles
    Test number
    530668097754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,025 miles (+506)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    124,025 miles
    Test number
    551381482856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,519 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,519 miles
    Test number
    337383063929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail123,500 miles (+300)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,500 miles
    Test number
    966894414595
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass123,200 miles (+1,043)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    123,200 miles
    Test number
    727642811837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass122,157 miles (+3,274)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    122,157 miles
    Test number
    445798721944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,883 miles (+3,714)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    118,883 miles
    Test number
    262391925166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass115,169 miles (+3,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    115,169 miles
    Test number
    828742766990
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre

  11. Pass111,834 miles (+3,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    111,834 miles
    Test number
    666148757888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass108,324 miles (+4,296)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    108,324 miles
    Test number
    360279985371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,028 miles (+5,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    104,028 miles
    Test number
    685910304390
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass98,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    98,404 miles
    Test number
    217597563287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail98,404 miles (+3,586)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,404 miles
    Test number
    988767363289
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass94,818 miles (+4,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    94,818 miles
    Test number
    375286072224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass90,109 miles (+5,009)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    90,109 miles
    Test number
    938969871273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass85,100 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    85,100 miles
    Test number
    701920480289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Fail85,099 miles (+6,246)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,099 miles
    Test number
    294290980207
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Fail78,853 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,853 miles
    Test number
    320951289207
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass78,853 miles (+8,205)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    78,853 miles
    Test number
    962811089242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail70,648 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,648 miles
    Test number
    793486848278
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass70,648 miles (+9,007)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    70,648 miles
    Test number
    900056848291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,641 miles (+4,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    61,641 miles
    Test number
    461736977112
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass57,127 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    57,127 miles
    Test number
    204198976408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail57,125 miles1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,125 miles
    Test number
    240047866131
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L4 UDE

Does L4 UDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 UDE is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on L4 UDE?
The MOT on L4 UDE is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 UDE done?
L4 UDE was recorded at 125,761 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 3,547 miles a year.
Has L4 UDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 UDE has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L4 UDE 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 UDE find?
L4 UDE passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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