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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 3,498 cc

LS51 MPSMOT history

LS51 MPS is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 76,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
76,179 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 MPS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 MPS was last recorded at 76,179 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 3,788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,391 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,788 miles
Average per year
2,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,179 miles
  • 2025 – 72,391 miles
  • 2024 – 68,886 miles
  • 2023 – 65,781 miles
  • 2022 – 63,228 miles
  • 2021 – 59,557 miles
  • 2020 – 59,389 miles
  • 2018 – 58,945 miles
  • 2017 – 55,454 miles
  • 2016 – 49,946 miles
  • 2015 – 49,550 miles
  • 2014 – 48,369 miles
  • 2013 – 40,558 miles
  • 2012 – 35,659 miles
  • 2011 – 31,022 miles
  • 2010 – 29,667 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,179 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,179 miles (+3,788)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    76,179 miles
    Test number
    290011152100
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass72,391 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    72,391 miles
    Test number
    857653861832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail72,384 miles (+3,498)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,384 miles
    Test number
    477567330068
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass68,886 miles (+3,105)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    68,886 miles
    Test number
    956211882273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,781 miles (+2,553)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    65,781 miles
    Test number
    354799804643
    • MinorNearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning central and nearside (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front- inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass63,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    63,228 miles
    Test number
    396951060319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail63,228 miles (+3,671)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,228 miles
    Test number
    583143722827
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass59,557 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    59,557 miles
    Test number
    962600316258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,389 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    59,389 miles
    Test number
    781177781777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,228 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    59,228 miles
    Test number
    884304530214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,945 miles (+3,491)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    58,945 miles
    Test number
    683798655151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,454 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    55,454 miles
    Test number
    389920991464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,393 miles (+5,447)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,393 miles
    Test number
    627107228153
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Both front tyres wearing low on inner edge's

  14. Pass49,946 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    49,946 miles
    Test number
    435783456920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,550 miles (+1,181)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,550 miles
    Test number
    516920425044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,369 miles (+199)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    48,369 miles
    Test number
    318303754088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass48,170 miles (+7,612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    48,170 miles
    Test number
    176792904494
    • 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)

  18. Pass40,558 miles (+4,899)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    40,558 miles
    Test number
    746396013078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,659 miles (+4,637)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    35,659 miles
    Test number
    705316352028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass31,022 miles (+1,355)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    31,022 miles
    Test number
    246082351021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,667 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    29,667 miles
    Test number
    364600370434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,629 miles
    Test number
    294085970493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 MPS

Does LS51 MPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 MPS is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 MPS?
The MOT on LS51 MPS is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 MPS done?
LS51 MPS was recorded at 76,179 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 2,907 miles a year.
Has LS51 MPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 MPS has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LS51 MPS 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 LS51 MPS find?
LS51 MPS passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear stop lamp(s) insecure.

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