Mercedes 560SL

Green · Petrol · 1988 · 5,549 cc

MFK 696MOT history

MFK 696 is a green petrol Mercedes 560SL first used on 31 Dec 1988. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2025 and it has passed 4 of 6 MOT tests, with 76,729 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jun 2025
Mileage
76,729 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2024
MOT tests
6
4 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
MFK 696
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes
Model
560SL
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,549 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
31 Dec 1988
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

MFK 696 was last recorded at 76,729 miles on 4 Jun 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Feb 2020: 76,707 miles, lower than 78,707 miles on 24 Aug 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
76,729 miles · 31 May 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 76,729 miles
  • 2022 – 76,707 miles
  • 2020 – 76,707 miles
  • 2016 – 78,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,729 miles
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Headlamp not working on main beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

6 tests since 24 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,729 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    76,729 miles
    Test number
    505028104795
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail76,729 miles (+22)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,729 miles
    Test number
    730084881768
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass76,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    76,707 miles
    Test number
    953352403347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    76,707 miles
    Test number
    614004975064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail76,707 miles (-2,000)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,707 miles
    Test number
    140346650193
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass78,707 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    78,707 miles
    Test number
    454900931997
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Questions about MFK 696

What vehicle is registration MFK 696 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MFK 696 on a green petrol Mercedes 560SL first used on 31 Dec 1988. 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 MFK 696 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on MFK 696 expired on 3 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on MFK 696?
The MOT on MFK 696 expired on 3 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has MFK 696 done?
MFK 696 was recorded at 76,729 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2024.
Has MFK 696 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MFK 696 has failed 2 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2024.
Has the mileage on MFK 696 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Feb 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on MFK 696 find?
MFK 696 passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box.

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