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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 3,199 cc

LSV 177MOT history

LSV 177 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 21 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 79,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
79,334 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LSV 177
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
21 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LSV 177 was last recorded at 79,334 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,334 miles · 13 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,334 miles
  • 2025 – 79,334 miles
  • 2023 – 78,466 miles
  • 2020 – 78,001 miles
  • 2019 – 76,759 miles
  • 2014 – 76,074 miles
  • 2013 – 75,595 miles
  • 2011 – 72,781 miles
  • 2010 – 71,632 miles
  • 2009 – 70,529 miles
  • 2008 – 65,445 miles
  • 2006 – 61,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,334 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs showing surface corrosion to faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes showing very slight corrosion in places (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leaks engine/gearbox/rear diff slightly damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,334 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    79,334 miles
    Test number
    664463376652
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs showing surface corrosion to faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes showing very slight corrosion in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leaks engine/gearbox/rear diff slightly damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail79,334 miles (+1)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,334 miles
    Test number
    772501774954
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs showing surface corrosion to faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes showing very slight corrosion in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leaks engine/gearbox/rear diff slightly damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Fail79,333 miles (+867)7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,333 miles
    Test number
    323210455753
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working stuck in centre of screen (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both registration lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light exterior lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs showing surface corrosion to faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes showing very slight corrosion in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leaks engine/gearbox/rear diff slightly damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass78,466 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    78,466 miles
    Test number
    417339855803
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water/condensation inside lamp unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs showing surface corrosion to faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes showing very slight corrosion in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leaks engine/gearbox/rear diff slightly damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Fail78,466 miles (+465)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,466 miles
    Test number
    131901854822
    • MajorTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four tyres deep age cracks to cords and are 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water/condensation inside lamp unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs showing surface corrosion to faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes showing very slight corrosion in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leaks engine/gearbox/rear diff slightly damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass78,001 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    78,001 miles
    Test number
    777845939393
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leaks from engine and gbox

  7. Fail77,998 miles (+1,239)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,998 miles
    Test number
    618094823634
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all flexi hoses starting to perish/show age cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low warning light on dash

  8. Pass76,759 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    76,759 miles
    Test number
    478762849492
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll flex brake hoses perished

  9. Fail76,759 miles (+685)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,759 miles
    Test number
    122882191433
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll flex brake hoses perished

  10. Pass76,074 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    76,074 miles
    Test number
    265779724157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,595 miles (+2,814)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    75,595 miles
    Test number
    406321953155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    72,781 miles
    Test number
    189182471184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,781 miles (+1,149)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,781 miles
    Test number
    679181471185
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll discs slightly corrodfed.

  14. Pass71,632 miles (+1,103)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    71,632 miles
    Test number
    544982080114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteAll four tyres have bad age cracks
    • NoteStonechip on nearside headlight not affecting beam pattern

  15. Fail70,529 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,529 miles
    Test number
    232060529472
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll tyres have age cracking

  16. Pass70,529 miles (+5,084)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    70,529 miles
    Test number
    950920229103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll tyres have age cracking

  17. Fail65,445 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,445 miles
    Test number
    334040808152
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass65,445 miles (+3,633)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    65,445 miles
    Test number
    603820508136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    61,812 miles
    Test number
    624980676215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LSV 177

What vehicle is registration LSV 177 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LSV 177 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 21 Oct 1993. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does LSV 177 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LSV 177 is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LSV 177?
The MOT on LSV 177 is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LSV 177 done?
LSV 177 was recorded at 79,334 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 907 miles a year.
Has LSV 177 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LSV 177 has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LSV 177 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 LSV 177 find?
LSV 177 passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs showing surface corrosion to faces; brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses slightly deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes showing very slight corrosion in places, and 3 more.

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