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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 2,996 cc

L6 MEWMOT history

L6 MEW is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 27 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 48,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

L6 MEW black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
48,815 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 MEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
27 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 MEW was last recorded at 48,815 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 8,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
40,513 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,302 miles
Average per year
5,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,815 miles
  • 2025 – 40,513 miles
  • 2024 – 34,145 miles
  • 2023 – 26,958 miles
  • 2022 – 21,610 miles
  • 2021 – 17,097 miles
  • 2020 – 13,188 miles
  • 2019 – 9,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,815 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 13 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,815 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    48,815 miles
    Test number
    428738012654
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail48,813 miles (+8,300)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,813 miles
    Test number
    906631933699
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass40,513 miles (+6,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    40,513 miles
    Test number
    382065763211
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Damp inside (4.1.4 (b))
  4. Pass34,145 miles (+7,187)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    34,145 miles
    Test number
    657438147164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass26,958 miles (+5,348)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    26,958 miles
    Test number
    473602693484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass21,610 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    21,610 miles
    Test number
    510790987743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass21,526 miles (+4,429)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    21,526 miles
    Test number
    656213345872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass17,097 miles (+3,909)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    17,097 miles
    Test number
    240926522956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass13,188 miles (+4,159)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    13,188 miles
    Test number
    632566004136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass9,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    9,029 miles
    Test number
    300579495602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 MEW

Does L6 MEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 MEW is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 MEW?
The MOT on L6 MEW is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 MEW done?
L6 MEW was recorded at 48,815 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 5,378 miles a year.
Has L6 MEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 MEW has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L6 MEW 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 L6 MEW find?
L6 MEW passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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