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Mercedes-Benz SL

Grey · Petrol · 1993 · 3,199 cc

L58 VAMMOT history

L58 VAM is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 10 Sept 1993. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 165,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
165,060 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L58 VAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
10 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L58 VAM was last recorded at 165,060 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,921 miles · 15 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
139 miles
Average per year
4,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,060 miles
  • 2025 – 164,083 miles
  • 2024 – 162,910 miles
  • 2023 – 162,735 miles
  • 2022 – 162,688 miles
  • 2020 – 160,402 miles
  • 2019 – 160,402 miles
  • 2017 – 154,790 miles
  • 2016 – 149,594 miles
  • 2015 – 144,207 miles
  • 2014 – 133,373 miles
  • 2013 – 132,574 miles
  • 2012 – 125,433 miles
  • 2011 – 118,308 miles
  • 2010 – 110,278 miles
  • 2009 – 102,248 miles
  • 2008 – 93,604 miles
  • 2007 – 83,831 miles
  • 2006 – 74,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,060 miles
  • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass165,060 miles (+139)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    165,060 miles
    Test number
    642078031669
    • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail164,921 miles (+838)1 dangerous4 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,921 miles
    Test number
    510618606948
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis has corrosion

  3. Pass164,083 miles (+1,173)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    164,083 miles
    Test number
    337242681682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  4. Pass162,910 miles (+175)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    162,910 miles
    Test number
    615888665379
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system has slight corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass162,735 miles (+47)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    162,735 miles
    Test number
    431565520616
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer outer skin, corroded.

  6. Pass162,688 miles (+2,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    162,688 miles
    Test number
    586470562058
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass160,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    160,402 miles
    Test number
    524374175655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass160,402 miles (+5,612)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    160,402 miles
    Test number
    848350685625
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass154,790 miles (+5,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    154,790 miles
    Test number
    799976445185
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass149,594 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    149,594 miles
    Test number
    441392236172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear flexi hoses cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail149,594 miles (+5,387)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,594 miles
    Test number
    170701464374
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear flexi hoses cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass144,207 miles (+19)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    144,207 miles
    Test number
    148384385116
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail144,188 miles (+10,815)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,188 miles
    Test number
    718292985115
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass133,373 miles (+799)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    133,373 miles
    Test number
    116948494422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass132,574 miles5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    132,574 miles
    Test number
    726501283066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front top suspension strut mount bushes deteriorating
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low on inner edges
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail132,574 miles (+7,141)1 failure5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,574 miles
    Test number
    558261683013
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front top suspension strut mount bushes deteriorating
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low on inner edges
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass125,433 miles (+7,125)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    125,433 miles
    Test number
    827270082013
    • NoteREAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

  18. Pass118,308 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    118,308 miles
    Test number
    707205671083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  19. Fail118,308 miles (+8,030)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,308 miles
    Test number
    999195871006
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass110,278 miles (+8,030)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    110,278 miles
    Test number
    213212080003
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn

  21. Pass102,248 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    102,248 miles
    Test number
    932842389095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Fail102,248 miles (+8,644)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,248 miles
    Test number
    103142489086
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass93,604 miles (+9,773)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    93,604 miles
    Test number
    631756788061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass83,831 miles (+9,037)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    83,831 miles
    Test number
    103415087489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass74,794 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    74,794 miles
    Test number
    350965676043
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L58 VAM

Does L58 VAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L58 VAM is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L58 VAM?
The MOT on L58 VAM is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L58 VAM done?
L58 VAM was recorded at 165,060 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 4,405 miles a year.
Has L58 VAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L58 VAM has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L58 VAM 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 L58 VAM find?
L58 VAM passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with 10 advisories: cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 7 more.

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