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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 5,439 cc

L7 GHTMOT history

L7 GHT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 12 Aug 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 65,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

L7 GHT silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
65,204 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 GHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 GHT was last recorded at 65,204 miles on 3 Jun 2025, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,143 miles · 4 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
61 miles
Average per year
2,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,204 miles
  • 2024 – 65,143 miles
  • 2023 – 64,896 miles
  • 2021 – 64,405 miles
  • 2020 – 64,300 miles
  • 2019 – 63,294 miles
  • 2018 – 63,064 miles
  • 2017 – 62,410 miles
  • 2016 – 61,484 miles
  • 2015 – 60,236 miles
  • 2014 – 54,602 miles
  • 2013 – 47,673 miles
  • 2012 – 47,632 miles
  • 2011 – 37,622 miles
  • 2010 – 30,774 miles
  • 2008 – 24,972 miles
  • 2007 – 23,279 miles
  • 2006 – 21,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Under-trays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    917586379883
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass65,204 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    65,204 miles
    Test number
    980353661726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,143 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    65,143 miles
    Test number
    905317985717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,896 miles (+491)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    64,896 miles
    Test number
    559647367783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,405 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    64,405 miles
    Test number
    656757122016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,300 miles (+1,006)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    64,300 miles
    Test number
    562343358229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,294 miles (+230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,294 miles
    Test number
    901599197424
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  8. Pass63,064 miles (+654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    63,064 miles
    Test number
    235510558480
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  9. Pass62,410 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    62,410 miles
    Test number
    212750579329
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  10. Fail62,384 miles (+900)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,384 miles
    Test number
    147856321775
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint marked with blue chalk (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint marked with blue chalk (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted obstructing view of components
    • AdvisoryRun flat light on

  11. Pass61,484 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,484 miles
    Test number
    111275706042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  12. Fail61,442 miles (+1,206)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,442 miles
    Test number
    352674579978
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (4.1.D.4)

  13. Pass60,236 miles (+5,634)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    60,236 miles
    Test number
    198407195022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,602 miles (+6,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,602 miles
    Test number
    575497194014
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass47,673 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    47,673 miles
    Test number
    256066493094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,643 miles (+11)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,643 miles
    Test number
    696105993039
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteADVISE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ON
    • NoteADVISE ESP WARNING LIGHT ON

  17. Fail47,632 miles (+10,010)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,632 miles
    Test number
    825887702348
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass37,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,622 miles
    Test number
    389380241116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,622 miles (+13)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,622 miles
    Test number
    796050641109
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Fail37,609 miles (+6,835)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,609 miles
    Test number
    517974161054
    • FailureNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise cut o/s/f tyre sidewall

  21. Pass30,774 miles (+5,802)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    30,774 miles
    Test number
    270285010030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,972 miles (+1,693)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    24,972 miles
    Test number
    631609738371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,279 miles (+1,553)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    23,279 miles
    Test number
    574929397197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    21,726 miles
    Test number
    883542346001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 GHT

Does L7 GHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 GHT is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 GHT?
The MOT on L7 GHT is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 GHT done?
L7 GHT was recorded at 65,204 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2025, an average of 2,252 miles a year.
Has L7 GHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 GHT has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2017.
Has the mileage on L7 GHT 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 GHT find?
L7 GHT passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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