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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1995 · 3,199 cc

MEC 20MOT history

MEC 20 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 24 Oct 1995. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 77,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
77,334 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MEC 20
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
24 Oct 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MEC 20 was last recorded at 77,334 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 588 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,746 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
588 miles
Average per year
1,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,334 miles
  • 2025 – 76,746 miles
  • 2024 – 74,041 miles
  • 2023 – 71,859 miles
  • 2022 – 71,356 miles
  • 2021 – 69,563 miles
  • 2020 – 68,170 miles
  • 2019 – 67,268 miles
  • 2018 – 65,066 miles
  • 2017 – 64,048 miles
  • 2016 – 63,468 miles
  • 2015 – 62,523 miles
  • 2014 – 61,083 miles
  • 2012 – 59,902 miles
  • 2011 – 58,636 miles
  • 2010 – 55,887 miles
  • 2009 – 51,688 miles
  • 2007 – 50,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,334 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,334 miles (+588)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    77,334 miles
    Test number
    839400203061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass76,746 miles (+2,705)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    76,746 miles
    Test number
    796041326824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,041 miles (+2,182)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    74,041 miles
    Test number
    100269886778
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass71,859 miles (+503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    71,859 miles
    Test number
    224733885169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessive wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass71,356 miles (+1,793)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    71,356 miles
    Test number
    761182787717
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted restricting full inspection

  6. Pass69,563 miles (+1,393)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    69,563 miles
    Test number
    747932700788
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front top strut bearing noisey

  7. Pass68,170 miles (+902)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    68,170 miles
    Test number
    318337195879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

  8. Pass67,268 miles (+2,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,268 miles
    Test number
    303706528183
    • AdvisoryFront brakes uneven within mot tollerance

  9. Pass65,066 miles (+1,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    65,066 miles
    Test number
    709073996756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass64,048 miles (+580)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    64,048 miles
    Test number
    390624518291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,468 miles (+945)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    63,468 miles
    Test number
    597978637168
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers and under trays fitted restricting inspection

  12. Pass62,523 miles (+1,440)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    62,523 miles
    Test number
    429463505141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect front and rear inner pads without wheel removal

  13. Pass61,083 miles (+1,181)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,083 miles
    Test number
    705697444127
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass59,902 miles (+1,266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    59,902 miles
    Test number
    328421472409
    • 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)

  15. Pass58,636 miles (+2,749)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    58,636 miles
    Test number
    796568371271
    • NoteFront lower susp arms corroded
    • NoteFront shock absorbers corroded
    • NoteFront spring corroded
    • NoteMiddle silencer corroded
    • NoteRear subframe corroded

  16. Pass55,887 miles (+4,199)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    55,887 miles
    Test number
    860466080178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,688 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    51,688 miles
    Test number
    791506279112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,515 miles (+659)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,515 miles
    Test number
    484146069189
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass50,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    50,856 miles
    Test number
    150791287224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MEC 20

What vehicle is registration MEC 20 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MEC 20 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 24 Oct 1995. 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 MEC 20 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MEC 20 is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on MEC 20?
The MOT on MEC 20 is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MEC 20 done?
MEC 20 was recorded at 77,334 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 1,411 miles a year.
Has MEC 20 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MEC 20 has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2009.
Has the mileage on MEC 20 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 MEC 20 find?
MEC 20 passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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