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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 3,199 cc

L85 EJOMOT history

L85 EJO is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 5 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 123,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
123,923 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L85 EJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
5 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L85 EJO was last recorded at 123,923 miles on 14 May 2026, 5,747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,176 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,747 miles
Average per year
2,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,923 miles
  • 2025 – 118,176 miles
  • 2024 – 117,252 miles
  • 2023 – 116,152 miles
  • 2022 – 114,531 miles
  • 2020 – 113,016 miles
  • 2019 – 111,231 miles
  • 2018 – 109,808 miles
  • 2017 – 108,677 miles
  • 2016 – 104,633 miles
  • 2015 – 102,119 miles
  • 2014 – 99,760 miles
  • 2013 – 97,387 miles
  • 2011 – 93,590 miles
  • 2010 – 90,837 miles
  • 2009 – 89,017 miles
  • 2008 – 86,415 miles
  • 2007 – 83,947 miles
  • 2006 – 81,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,923 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,923 miles (+5,747)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    123,923 miles
    Test number
    112246852399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,176 miles (+924)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    118,176 miles
    Test number
    554655790048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,252 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    117,252 miles
    Test number
    925816948268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail117,222 miles (+1,070)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,222 miles
    Test number
    849895861800
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed emission test aborted CO ,HC ,LAMBDA extremely high (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass116,152 miles (+1,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    116,152 miles
    Test number
    901522282700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass114,531 miles (+1,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    114,531 miles
    Test number
    857538960720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass113,016 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    113,016 miles
    Test number
    294663156893
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **ON LEGAL LIMIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT** (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge also cut but no cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail113,016 miles (+1,785)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,016 miles
    Test number
    435738142650
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **ON LEGAL LIMIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT** (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge also cut but no cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass111,231 miles (+1,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,231 miles
    Test number
    988311927932
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass109,808 miles (+1,131)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    109,808 miles
    Test number
    103620556781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,677 miles (+4,044)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    108,677 miles
    Test number
    885428803916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,633 miles (+2,514)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,633 miles
    Test number
    698149060557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,119 miles (+2,359)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    102,119 miles
    Test number
    455349345066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,760 miles (+2,373)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    99,760 miles
    Test number
    805703964095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,387 miles (+3,797)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    97,387 miles
    Test number
    486849753099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,590 miles (+2,753)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    93,590 miles
    Test number
    449741841437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,837 miles (+1,820)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    90,837 miles
    Test number
    890262840393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,017 miles (+2,602)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    89,017 miles
    Test number
    494835919402
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass86,415 miles (+2,468)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    86,415 miles
    Test number
    711140038339
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass83,947 miles (+2,363)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    83,947 miles
    Test number
    470123127322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    81,584 miles
    Test number
    791492436366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L85 EJO

Does L85 EJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L85 EJO is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L85 EJO?
The MOT on L85 EJO is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L85 EJO done?
L85 EJO was recorded at 123,923 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 2,176 miles a year.
Has L85 EJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L85 EJO has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L85 EJO 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 L85 EJO find?
L85 EJO passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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