Mercedes-Benz SL
Red · Petrol · 1994 · 2,799 cc
L73 JAJMOT history
L73 JAJ is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 5 May 1994. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 88,492 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 88,492 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 335 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L73 JAJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 5 May 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L73 JAJ was last recorded at 88,492 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 88,486 miles · 24 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 335 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 88,492 miles
- 2024 – 88,486 miles
- 2021 – 88,387 miles
- 2020 – 88,344 miles
- 2018 – 87,223 miles
- 2017 – 86,578 miles
- 2016 – 86,557 miles
- 2015 – 86,525 miles
- 2014 – 86,505 miles
- 2012 – 86,447 miles
- 2011 – 86,318 miles
- 2010 – 85,975 miles
- 2009 – 85,829 miles
- 2008 – 85,387 miles
- 2007 – 84,818 miles
- 2006 – 83,656 miles
- 2005 – 81,472 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass88,492 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor6 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
20 tests since 25 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,492 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 88,492 miles
- Test number
- 997455198807
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,486 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 88,486 miles
- Test number
- 314851681593
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
FailMileage not read4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 175351926368
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass88,387 miles (+43)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 88,387 miles
- Test number
- 713174600854
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced closing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass88,344 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 88,344 miles
- Test number
- 935349613739
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail88,343 miles (+1,120)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,343 miles
- Test number
- 561267933507
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass87,223 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 87,223 miles
- Test number
- 150118080668
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail87,223 miles (+645)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,223 miles
- Test number
- 329088589754
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above rear diff (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass86,578 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 86,578 miles
- Test number
- 500977876414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,557 miles (+32)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 86,557 miles
- Test number
- 114143254414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,525 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 86,525 miles
- Test number
- 527224619482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,505 miles (+58)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 86,505 miles
- Test number
- 509021264243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,447 miles (+129)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 86,447 miles
- Test number
- 738081332278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,318 miles (+343)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 86,318 miles
- Test number
- 285726541222
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass85,975 miles (+146)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 85,975 miles
- Test number
- 341016640476
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass85,829 miles (+442)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 85,829 miles
- Test number
- 530537419254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,387 miles (+569)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 85,387 miles
- Test number
- 933030628262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,818 miles (+1,162)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 84,818 miles
- Test number
- 263746817215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,656 miles (+2,184)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 83,656 miles
- Test number
- 550060806217
- 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)
Pass81,472 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 81,472 miles
- Test number
- 710896305298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L73 JAJ
- Does L73 JAJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L73 JAJ is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L73 JAJ?
- The MOT on L73 JAJ is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L73 JAJ done?
- L73 JAJ was recorded at 88,492 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 335 miles a year.
- Has L73 JAJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L73 JAJ has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on L73 JAJ 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 L73 JAJ find?
- L73 JAJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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