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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 3,199 cc

MSL 320MOT history

MSL 320 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 10 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 91,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
91,610 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MSL 320
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
10 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MSL 320 was last recorded at 91,610 miles on 6 May 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,600 miles · 15 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
1,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,610 miles
  • 2023 – 91,600 miles
  • 2022 – 91,045 miles
  • 2021 – 90,299 miles
  • 2020 – 88,965 miles
  • 2019 – 87,930 miles
  • 2018 – 86,918 miles
  • 2017 – 86,181 miles
  • 2016 – 85,159 miles
  • 2015 – 84,076 miles
  • 2014 – 83,317 miles
  • 2013 – 81,713 miles
  • 2012 – 79,655 miles
  • 2011 – 76,945 miles
  • 2010 – 73,948 miles
  • 2009 – 71,358 miles
  • 2008 – 68,975 miles
  • 2007 – 66,339 miles
  • 2006 – 58,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,610 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,610 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    91,610 miles
    Test number
    128661811792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,600 miles (+555)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    91,600 miles
    Test number
    596827643147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass91,045 miles (+746)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    91,045 miles
    Test number
    995010366832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,299 miles (+1,334)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    90,299 miles
    Test number
    111366855970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,965 miles (+1,035)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    88,965 miles
    Test number
    710301378325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,930 miles (+1,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    87,930 miles
    Test number
    891385407317
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. Pass86,918 miles (+737)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    86,918 miles
    Test number
    668653279844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,181 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    86,181 miles
    Test number
    700104790660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,159 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    85,159 miles
    Test number
    469606580501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,117 miles (+1,041)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,117 miles
    Test number
    332711529449
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass84,076 miles (+759)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    84,076 miles
    Test number
    239893485076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,317 miles (+1,604)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    83,317 miles
    Test number
    166523284159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,713 miles (+2,058)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    81,713 miles
    Test number
    608158553126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust starting too detiorate
  14. Pass79,655 miles (+2,710)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    79,655 miles
    Test number
    207534772470
    • NoteMiddle exhaust box starting to detiorate
  15. Pass76,945 miles (+2,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    76,945 miles
    Test number
    969964371150
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  16. Pass73,948 miles (+2,590)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    73,948 miles
    Test number
    872715070191
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre split in outer sidewall not deep enough to reach cord
  17. Pass71,358 miles (+2,383)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    71,358 miles
    Test number
    881660679100
    • AdvisoryLower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSlight cut o/s/r tyre
  18. Pass68,975 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    68,975 miles
    Test number
    201196788161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,955 miles (+2,616)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,955 miles
    Test number
    540744088114
    • DangerousNearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
  20. Pass66,339 miles (+7,723)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    66,339 miles
    Test number
    711945757156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,616 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,616 miles
    Test number
    344075786154
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  22. Pass58,616 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    58,616 miles
    Test number
    631995986110
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Questions about MSL 320

What vehicle is registration MSL 320 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MSL 320 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 10 Nov 1998. 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 MSL 320 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MSL 320 is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on MSL 320?
The MOT on MSL 320 is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MSL 320 done?
MSL 320 was recorded at 91,610 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 1,663 miles a year.
Has MSL 320 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MSL 320 has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on MSL 320 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 MSL 320 find?
MSL 320 passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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