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Mercedes-Benz SL

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 3,199 cc

MEY 81MOT history

MEY 81 is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 94,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
94,319 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MEY 81
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MEY 81 was last recorded at 94,319 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,290 miles · 21 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
2,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,319 miles
  • 2023 – 94,290 miles
  • 2022 – 94,214 miles
  • 2021 – 93,326 miles
  • 2020 – 93,108 miles
  • 2019 – 92,540 miles
  • 2018 – 91,334 miles
  • 2017 – 89,440 miles
  • 2016 – 89,395 miles
  • 2015 – 88,252 miles
  • 2013 – 84,821 miles
  • 2012 – 80,941 miles
  • 2011 – 78,587 miles
  • 2010 – 74,801 miles
  • 2009 – 65,431 miles
  • 2008 – 60,069 miles
  • 2007 – 56,973 miles
  • 2006 – 52,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,319 miles
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel N/S Drop arm spindle has slight play (2.3 (a) (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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • All four tyres worn on inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,319 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    94,319 miles
    Test number
    896606915772
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel N/S Drop arm spindle has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass94,290 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    94,290 miles
    Test number
    259059307826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,214 miles (+888)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    94,214 miles
    Test number
    958676787591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    93,326 miles
    Test number
    879984478105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail93,326 miles (+218)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,326 miles
    Test number
    838544615590
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass93,108 miles (+568)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    93,108 miles
    Test number
    982172304118
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on inside edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass92,540 miles (+1,206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,540 miles
    Test number
    374259520067
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s and o\s front top mounting slight bonding failing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s and o\s rear on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN\s and o\s front tyre worn on inner tread

  8. Pass91,334 miles (+1,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    91,334 miles
    Test number
    200251066879
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened n\s and o\s front slight cracks in rubber mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres worn on inner tread

  9. Pass89,440 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    89,440 miles
    Test number
    106172753075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres worn on inside

  10. Pass89,395 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    89,395 miles
    Test number
    408947139971
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres worn on inside edge

  11. Fail89,394 miles (+1,142)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,394 miles
    Test number
    115788970020
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres worn on inside edge

  12. Pass88,252 miles (+3,431)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    88,252 miles
    Test number
    385591825149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass84,821 miles (+3,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    84,821 miles
    Test number
    626934163189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass80,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    80,941 miles
    Test number
    665104542157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail80,941 miles (+2,354)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,941 miles
    Test number
    218324042178
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass78,587 miles (+3,786)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    78,587 miles
    Test number
    875975861103
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  17. Pass74,801 miles (+9,370)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    74,801 miles
    Test number
    402992960184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,431 miles (+5,362)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    65,431 miles
    Test number
    941539559121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,069 miles (+3,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    60,069 miles
    Test number
    484870978102
    • 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)

  20. Pass56,973 miles (+4,489)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    56,973 miles
    Test number
    684718957102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    52,484 miles
    Test number
    823753876144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MEY 81

What vehicle is registration MEY 81 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MEY 81 on a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Aug 1996. 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 MEY 81 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MEY 81 is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on MEY 81?
The MOT on MEY 81 is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MEY 81 done?
MEY 81 was recorded at 94,319 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 2,126 miles a year.
Has MEY 81 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MEY 81 has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on MEY 81 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 MEY 81 find?
MEY 81 passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s drop arm spindle has slight play.

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