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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 2,799 cc

L86 PWUMOT history

L86 PWU is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 80,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
80,418 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L86 PWU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L86 PWU was last recorded at 80,418 miles on 15 May 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,413 miles · 14 May 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,418 miles
  • 2025 – 79,326 miles
  • 2024 – 76,140 miles
  • 2023 – 72,938 miles
  • 2022 – 71,437 miles
  • 2020 – 71,330 miles
  • 2019 – 70,409 miles
  • 2017 – 70,112 miles
  • 2016 – 67,449 miles
  • 2014 – 66,037 miles
  • 2013 – 65,961 miles
  • 2012 – 65,850 miles
  • 2011 – 64,503 miles
  • 2010 – 64,057 miles
  • 2009 – 63,440 miles
  • 2008 – 62,504 miles
  • 2007 – 61,337 miles
  • 2006 – 60,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,418 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm, also cracking.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm, also cracking.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,418 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    80,418 miles
    Test number
    586318499526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail80,413 miles (+1,087)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,413 miles
    Test number
    938876129834
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass79,326 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    79,326 miles
    Test number
    380634162027
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm, also cracking. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm, also cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail79,326 miles (+3,186)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,326 miles
    Test number
    938057117168
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm, also cracking. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm, also cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass76,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    76,140 miles
    Test number
    667316978841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail76,140 miles (+3,202)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,140 miles
    Test number
    409136754263
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass72,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    72,938 miles
    Test number
    301467686755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,938 miles (+1,501)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,938 miles
    Test number
    589526856792
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively new blade fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass71,437 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    71,437 miles
    Test number
    916203046386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,330 miles (+921)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    71,330 miles
    Test number
    865616851899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,409 miles (+297)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,409 miles
    Test number
    914119571699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,112 miles (+2,663)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,112 miles
    Test number
    946517853240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,449 miles (+551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    67,449 miles
    Test number
    748247883397
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  14. Pass66,898 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,898 miles
    Test number
    693550774602
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components starting with age
    • AdvisoryO/S/F top suspension mount starting tp perish

  15. Fail66,894 miles (+857)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,894 miles
    Test number
    141394585217
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust rubber hanger broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount rubber splitting / separating (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount rubber splitting / separating (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust flange corroded but still operational at time of test

  16. Pass66,037 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    66,037 miles
    Test number
    845668874138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,961 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    65,961 miles
    Test number
    567581053118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  18. Fail65,961 miles (+111)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,961 miles
    Test number
    557641153162
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass65,850 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    65,850 miles
    Test number
    535092052144
    • 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)
    • NoteAll four tyres cracked ans perrished

  20. Fail65,850 miles (+1,347)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,850 miles
    Test number
    179022552120
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • 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)
    • NoteAll four tyres cracked ans perrished

  21. Pass64,503 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    64,503 miles
    Test number
    548419031160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,057 miles (+617)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    64,057 miles
    Test number
    823017940107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,440 miles (+936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    63,440 miles
    Test number
    763274639122
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass62,504 miles (+1,167)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    62,504 miles
    Test number
    660674338102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass61,337 miles (+985)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    61,337 miles
    Test number
    384454417172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,352 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    60,352 miles
    Test number
    250723356148
    • NoteO/s/ and n/s rear flexible brake hose ferrels corroded
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes to flexible hoses becoming corroded

Questions about L86 PWU

Does L86 PWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L86 PWU is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L86 PWU?
The MOT on L86 PWU is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L86 PWU done?
L86 PWU was recorded at 80,418 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 1,006 miles a year.
Has L86 PWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L86 PWU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L86 PWU 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 L86 PWU find?
L86 PWU passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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