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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 2,799 cc

L5 JPAMOT history

L5 JPA is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 21 Apr 1994. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2023 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 64,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2023
Mileage
64,401 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2015
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
72 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 JPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
21 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 JPA was last recorded at 64,401 miles on 26 May 2015, 196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2013.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,205 miles · 11 Apr 2013
Between the last two tests
196 miles
Average per year
72 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2015 – 64,401 miles
  • 2013 – 64,205 miles
  • 2012 – 64,133 miles
  • 2010 – 64,090 miles
  • 2009 – 63,889 miles
  • 2008 – 63,881 miles
  • 2007 – 63,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    753680365357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. FailMileage not read6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    272183162565
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. PassMileage not read7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    430073818332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in vehicle

  4. FailMileage not read2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    857320341362
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in vehicle

  5. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    622189468668
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  6. FailMileage not read1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    973082954025
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  7. Pass64,401 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    64,401 miles
    Test number
    236106045122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. PassMileage not read6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    646626634106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished and cracking
    • NoteCenter exhast mounting rubber broken

  9. FailMileage not read7 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    517897304178
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished and cracking
    • NoteCenter exhaust mounting broken
    • NoteFront brake discs rusty

  10. Pass64,205 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,205 miles
    Test number
    609131503174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  11. Fail64,198 miles (+65)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,198 miles
    Test number
    637200103154
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass64,133 miles (+43)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    64,133 miles
    Test number
    999412932080
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres persished

  13. Pass64,090 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    64,090 miles
    Test number
    544663950264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,889 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    63,889 miles
    Test number
    373570919268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    63,881 miles
    Test number
    472427008220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,881 miles (+42)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,881 miles
    Test number
    480387108245
    • Repaired at testFront Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  17. Pass63,839 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    63,839 miles
    Test number
    214630807209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about L5 JPA

Does L5 JPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 JPA expired on 15 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 JPA?
The MOT on L5 JPA expired on 15 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 JPA done?
L5 JPA was recorded at 64,401 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2015, an average of 72 miles a year.
Has L5 JPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 JPA has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L5 JPA 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 L5 JPA find?
L5 JPA passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2022 with 7 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 4 more.

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