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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2013 · 3,498 cc

L7 AYOMOT history

L7 AYO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 124,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
124,068 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 AYO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 AYO was last recorded at 124,068 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,068 miles · 8 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,068 miles
  • 2024 – 121,596 miles
  • 2023 – 112,937 miles
  • 2022 – 103,285 miles
  • 2021 – 96,203 miles
  • 2020 – 88,132 miles
  • 2019 – 84,206 miles
  • 2018 – 73,952 miles
  • 2017 – 61,135 miles
  • 2016 – 44,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,068 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leaksRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Road wheel fractured

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play becoming excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH BALL JOINTS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,068 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    124,068 miles
    Test number
    766975940276
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
  2. Fail124,068 miles (+2,472)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,068 miles
    Test number
    739794271777
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryOil level low
  3. Pass121,596 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    121,596 miles
    Test number
    665367263848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail121,508 miles (+8,571)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,508 miles
    Test number
    833383502654
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  5. Pass112,937 miles (+9,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    112,937 miles
    Test number
    176460814094
    • AdvisoryDeep cut offside rear tyre inner sidewall
  6. Pass103,285 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    103,285 miles
    Test number
    274004174122
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Fail103,249 miles (+7,046)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,249 miles
    Test number
    412379037677
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured Inner side, has been repaired before (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass96,203 miles (+521)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,203 miles
    Test number
    778110533229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail95,682 miles (+7,550)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,682 miles
    Test number
    559432703062
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass88,132 miles (+3,926)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,132 miles
    Test number
    702855737129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,206 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    84,206 miles
    Test number
    419440806718
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play becoming excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted
  12. Fail84,206 miles (+10,254)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,206 miles
    Test number
    574362383197
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspect brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play becoming excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted
  13. Pass73,952 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    73,952 miles
    Test number
    388437935833
    • DangerousNearside Front tyre split around inner shoulder ;MAY BE DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH THE PLY/CORD. SERIOUSLY POOR CONDITION
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH BALL JOINTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted
  14. Fail73,952 miles (+12,817)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,952 miles
    Test number
    812171080998
    • DangerousNearside Front tyre split around inner shoulder ;MAY BE DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH THE PLY/CORD. SERIOUSLY POOR CONDITION
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed SPLIT ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed SPLIT ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH BALL JOINTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted
  15. Pass61,135 miles (+6,595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    61,135 miles
    Test number
    900140396987
    • AdvisoryE M L illuminated
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted
  16. Pass54,540 miles (+9,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,540 miles
    Test number
    382454224471
    • AdvisoryE M L illuminated
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted
  17. Pass44,613 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    44,613 miles
    Test number
    850841420532
    • AdvisoryFront tyre tread cracking around inside

Questions about L7 AYO

Does L7 AYO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 AYO is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L7 AYO?
The MOT on L7 AYO is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 AYO done?
L7 AYO was recorded at 124,068 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 8,344 miles a year.
Has L7 AYO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 AYO has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 AYO 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 L7 AYO find?
L7 AYO passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leaks.

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