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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 5,987 cc

L5 PERMOT history

L5 PER is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 20 Jun 1996. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 106,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Apr 2026
Mileage
106,273 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 PER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,987 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
20 Jun 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 PER was last recorded at 106,273 miles on 23 Apr 2025, 3,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,038 miles · 11 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
3,235 miles
Average per year
1,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,273 miles
  • 2021 – 103,038 miles
  • 2018 – 102,479 miles
  • 2017 – 102,021 miles
  • 2016 – 101,308 miles
  • 2015 – 100,359 miles
  • 2011 – 94,993 miles
  • 2010 – 92,089 miles
  • 2009 – 88,635 miles
  • 2008 – 83,533 miles
  • 2007 – 76,498 miles
  • 2006 – 74,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,273 miles
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust flange bolts corroded.

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass106,273 miles (+3,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    106,273 miles
    Test number
    670598359691
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust flange bolts corroded.

  2. Pass103,038 miles (+559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    103,038 miles
    Test number
    781866176141
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST JOINTS CORRODED.
    • AdvisoryVARIOUS OIL LEAKS.

  3. Pass102,479 miles (+458)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    102,479 miles
    Test number
    347728099566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,021 miles (+713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    102,021 miles
    Test number
    664049460005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front SUSPENSION PIPES
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  5. Pass101,308 miles (+949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    101,308 miles
    Test number
    427485233862
    • AdvisorySOME CORRODED SUSPENSION PIPES.

  6. Pass100,359 miles (+70)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    100,359 miles
    Test number
    108500015257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSome front and rear suspension pipes corroded.

  7. Fail100,289 miles (+5,296)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,289 miles
    Test number
    218845305266
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSome front and rear suspension pipes corroded.

  8. Pass94,993 miles (+2,904)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    94,993 miles
    Test number
    688857041157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,089 miles (+91)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    92,089 miles
    Test number
    622844070168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass91,998 miles (+3,363)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    91,998 miles
    Test number
    344156430044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,635 miles (+5,102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    88,635 miles
    Test number
    670960059053
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass83,533 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    83,533 miles
    Test number
    551591148140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,502 miles (+7,004)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,502 miles
    Test number
    210940848451
    • FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

  14. Pass76,498 miles (+2,370)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    76,498 miles
    Test number
    733863757096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,128 miles (+161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    74,128 miles
    Test number
    874132696114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Fail73,967 miles3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,967 miles
    Test number
    453396726030
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s front tyre has a small cut in side wall

Questions about L5 PER

Does L5 PER currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 PER expired on 22 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 PER?
The MOT on L5 PER expired on 22 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 PER done?
L5 PER was recorded at 106,273 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2025, an average of 1,679 miles a year.
Has L5 PER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 PER has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on L5 PER 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 PER find?
L5 PER passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust flange bolts corroded..

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