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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 4,973 cc

P10 JRSMOT history

P10 JRS is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 20 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 79,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
79,769 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P10 JRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
20 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P10 JRS was last recorded at 79,769 miles on 29 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 May 2024: 75,292 miles, lower than 79,046 miles on 4 Jan 2023.

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
79,769 miles · 28 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,769 miles
  • 2025 – 79,522 miles
  • 2024 – 75,292 miles
  • 2023 – 79,046 miles
  • 2022 – 79,045 miles
  • 2021 – 78,263 miles
  • 2020 – 77,748 miles
  • 2019 – 77,123 miles
  • 2018 – 76,384 miles
  • 2017 – 75,656 miles
  • 2015 – 74,979 miles
  • 2013 – 73,134 miles
  • 2012 – 71,068 miles
  • 2011 – 70,060 miles
  • 2009 – 67,937 miles
  • 2008 – 66,576 miles
  • 2007 – 64,029 miles
  • 2006 – 61,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,769 miles
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear parking brake lazy and effort lowish too

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,769 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    79,769 miles
    Test number
    186128302979
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail79,769 miles (+247)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,769 miles
    Test number
    272559045269
    • MajorFuel system component leaking pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass79,522 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    79,522 miles
    Test number
    107831966823
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake lazy and effort lowish too
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  4. Fail79,522 miles (+4,230)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,522 miles
    Test number
    808709234977
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake lazy and effort lowish too
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass75,292 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    75,292 miles
    Test number
    141268413891
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  6. Fail75,292 miles (-3,754)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,292 miles
    Test number
    782246835690
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass79,046 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    79,046 miles
    Test number
    390435191193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s idler mount area and front arm area starting to corrode
  8. Fail79,045 miles (+782)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,045 miles
    Test number
    979875747858
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively also lagging too (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s idler mount area and front arm area starting to corrode
  9. Pass78,263 miles (+515)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    78,263 miles
    Test number
    357131807984
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner wing starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryN/s/f service brake lazy
  10. Pass77,748 miles (+625)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,748 miles
    Test number
    435007828595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,123 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,123 miles
    Test number
    290793999045
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  12. Fail77,123 miles (+739)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,123 miles
    Test number
    221515427368
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  13. Pass76,384 miles (+728)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    76,384 miles
    Test number
    494306368418
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame ,o/s/r sub frame mount area and all discs starting to corrode
  14. Pass75,656 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,656 miles
    Test number
    417285151008
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust and o/s/f inner wing corroding
  15. Fail75,656 miles (+677)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,656 miles
    Test number
    493149264695
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust and o/s/f inner wing corroding
  16. Fail74,979 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,979 miles
    Test number
    278014695402
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
  17. Pass74,979 miles (+1,845)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    74,979 miles
    Test number
    505404495167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,134 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    73,134 miles
    Test number
    279783693471
    • NoteExhaust corroding
  19. Fail73,130 miles (+2,062)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,130 miles
    Test number
    105809383144
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust corroding
  20. Pass71,068 miles (+1,008)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    71,068 miles
    Test number
    498980042172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass70,060 miles (+2,123)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    70,060 miles
    Test number
    455991961179
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s idler arm bush slight wear
  22. Pass67,937 miles (+1,361)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    67,937 miles
    Test number
    261940839277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,576 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    66,576 miles
    Test number
    152967628215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  24. Fail66,576 miles (+2,547)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,576 miles
    Test number
    764856028277
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  25. Pass64,029 miles (+2,109)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    64,029 miles
    Test number
    493215387138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass61,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    61,920 miles
    Test number
    570616956166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P10 JRS

Does P10 JRS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P10 JRS is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on P10 JRS?
The MOT on P10 JRS is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P10 JRS done?
P10 JRS was recorded at 79,769 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 893 miles a year.
Has P10 JRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P10 JRS has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
Has the mileage on P10 JRS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 May 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P10 JRS find?
P10 JRS passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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