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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 3,199 cc

L5 SBMMOT history

L5 SBM is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 9 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2026
Mileage
118,278 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 SBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
9 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2026
Latest MOT test
30 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 SBM was last recorded at 118,278 miles on 30 May 2025, 84 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Aug 2006: 79,654 miles, lower than 98,539 miles on 30 Nov 2005.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
118,194 miles · 3 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
84 miles
Average per year
1,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,278 miles
  • 2024 – 118,194 miles
  • 2023 – 118,096 miles
  • 2022 – 118,079 miles
  • 2020 – 118,079 miles
  • 2019 – 118,079 miles
  • 2017 – 117,971 miles
  • 2015 – 117,932 miles
  • 2014 – 116,383 miles
  • 2013 – 116,091 miles
  • 2012 – 113,899 miles
  • 2011 – 103,638 miles
  • 2009 – 94,137 miles
  • 2007 – 79,660 miles
  • 2006 – 79,654 miles
  • 2005 – 98,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,278 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder bodynchassie brake pipes suspention all under sealed

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,278 miles (+84)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    118,278 miles
    Test number
    789714053916
    • AdvisoryUnder bodynchassie brake pipes suspention all under sealed

  2. Pass118,194 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    118,194 miles
    Test number
    420228714358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,096 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    118,096 miles
    Test number
    821223080208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail118,096 miles (+17)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,096 miles
    Test number
    770235067625
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass118,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    118,079 miles
    Test number
    497591315325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,079 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    118,079 miles
    Test number
    577856736781
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass118,079 miles (+108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,079 miles
    Test number
    413499093992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass117,971 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    117,971 miles
    Test number
    658173203379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  9. Fail117,971 miles (+39)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,971 miles
    Test number
    660272698244
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  10. Pass117,932 miles (+1,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    117,932 miles
    Test number
    723461859423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

  11. Pass116,383 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    116,383 miles
    Test number
    638948884239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass116,099 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    116,099 miles
    Test number
    997348664167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail116,098 miles (+7)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,098 miles
    Test number
    207723364183
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/front brake application slow

  14. Pass116,091 miles (+2,192)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    116,091 miles
    Test number
    857777603149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass113,899 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    113,899 miles
    Test number
    137699382477
    • NoteO/S/F driving light inop (not a bulb)

  16. Fail113,899 miles (+10,261)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,899 miles
    Test number
    535069582023
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteO/S/F driving light inop (not a bulb)

  17. Pass103,638 miles (+9,501)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    103,638 miles
    Test number
    655981411167
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edge

  18. Pass94,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    94,137 miles
    Test number
    144052719496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail94,137 miles (+14,477)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,137 miles
    Test number
    543597609026
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  20. Pass79,660 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    79,660 miles
    Test number
    510375737165
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  21. Pass79,654 miles (-18,885)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    79,654 miles
    Test number
    874613026263
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass98,539 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    98,539 miles
    Test number
    293944135321
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  23. Fail98,539 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,539 miles
    Test number
    860984835393
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Questions about L5 SBM

Does L5 SBM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 SBM expired on 29 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 SBM?
The MOT on L5 SBM expired on 29 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 SBM done?
L5 SBM was recorded at 118,278 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2025, an average of 1,012 miles a year.
Has L5 SBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 SBM has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L5 SBM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Aug 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L5 SBM find?
L5 SBM passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2025 with 1 advisory: under bodynchassie brake pipes suspention all under sealed.

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