Mercedes-Benz SL
Black · Petrol · 2013 · 3,498 cc
L70 DPLMOT history
L70 DPL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 24 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 53,055 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 53,055 mi
- At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,796 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L70 DPL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 24 Oct 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L70 DPL was last recorded at 53,055 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 53,033 miles · 8 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 22 miles
- Average per year
- 2,796 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 53,055 miles
- 2025 – 51,935 miles
- 2024 – 50,323 miles
- 2023 – 49,119 miles
- 2022 – 46,764 miles
- 2021 – 43,069 miles
- 2020 – 42,735 miles
- 2019 – 32,738 miles
- 2018 – 32,738 miles
- 2017 – 30,067 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass53,055 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
14 tests since 11 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass53,055 miles (+22)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 53,055 miles
- Test number
- 652859990896
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail53,033 miles (+1,098)3 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,033 miles
- Test number
- 501132308395
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear fuel pipe over rear subframe corroded
Pass51,935 miles (+1,612)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 51,935 miles
- Test number
- 304344553038
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass50,323 miles (+1,204)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 50,323 miles
- Test number
- 440737417683
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge,also perished. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge,also perished. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass49,119 miles (+2,355)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 49,119 miles
- Test number
- 677962646272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,764 miles (+3,695)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 46,764 miles
- Test number
- 186185787078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,069 miles (+334)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 43,069 miles
- Test number
- 457955660573
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,735 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 42,735 miles
- Test number
- 878972106367
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail42,735 miles (+2,465)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,735 miles
- Test number
- 566359587376
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass40,270 miles (+7,532)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 40,270 miles
- Test number
- 720131032984
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass32,738 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 32,738 miles
- Test number
- 185780366257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,738 miles (+2,671)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,738 miles
- Test number
- 888579017696
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Pass30,067 miles (+2,966)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 30,067 miles
- Test number
- 782520124489
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,101 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 27,101 miles
- Test number
- 688774613071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L70 DPL
- Does L70 DPL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 DPL is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L70 DPL?
- The MOT on L70 DPL is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L70 DPL done?
- L70 DPL was recorded at 53,055 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 2,796 miles a year.
- Has L70 DPL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L70 DPL has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L70 DPL 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 L70 DPL find?
- L70 DPL passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted.
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