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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 3,199 cc

P236 BPGMOT history

P236 BPG is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 10 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 41,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
41,824 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P236 BPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
10 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P236 BPG was last recorded at 41,824 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,634 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
190 miles
Average per year
876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 41,824 miles
  • 2024 – 41,634 miles
  • 2023 – 41,442 miles
  • 2022 – 41,185 miles
  • 2021 – 40,938 miles
  • 2020 – 40,826 miles
  • 2019 – 40,645 miles
  • 2018 – 40,246 miles
  • 2017 – 39,956 miles
  • 2016 – 39,677 miles
  • 2015 – 39,335 miles
  • 2014 – 38,993 miles
  • 2013 – 38,666 miles
  • 2012 – 37,645 miles
  • 2011 – 36,566 miles
  • 2010 – 35,601 miles
  • 2009 – 34,562 miles
  • 2008 – 32,415 miles
  • 2007 – 28,204 miles
  • 2006 – 25,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,824 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,824 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    41,824 miles
    Test number
    789979467073
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail41,824 miles (+190)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,824 miles
    Test number
    796177973529
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass41,634 miles (+192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    41,634 miles
    Test number
    108696742476
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass41,442 miles (+257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    41,442 miles
    Test number
    179606660384
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass41,185 miles (+247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    41,185 miles
    Test number
    917213651937
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass40,938 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    40,938 miles
    Test number
    198609148606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,826 miles (+181)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    40,826 miles
    Test number
    881897136120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass40,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    40,645 miles
    Test number
    827271636802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail40,645 miles (+399)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,645 miles
    Test number
    572630983388
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Release handle missing . (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass40,246 miles (+290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    40,246 miles
    Test number
    904519959652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pads 4mm
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine bay not excessive

  11. Pass39,956 miles (+279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    39,956 miles
    Test number
    268164450776
    • AdvisoryALL 4TYRES CRACKING ON TREAD
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass39,677 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,677 miles
    Test number
    163606033879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,335 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    39,335 miles
    Test number
    702081654933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    38,993 miles
    Test number
    648341464297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail38,993 miles (+327)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,993 miles
    Test number
    935371464259
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass38,666 miles (+1,021)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    38,666 miles
    Test number
    165239813376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,645 miles (+1,079)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    37,645 miles
    Test number
    298911542319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,566 miles (+965)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,566 miles
    Test number
    358465331394
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass35,601 miles (+2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    35,601 miles
    Test number
    884913840344
    • NoteDipstick loose in tube
    • NoteOffside front top spring mount suspect, and spring sitting at unusual angle
    • NotePower steering pump noisy

  20. Fail35,599 miles (+1,037)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,599 miles
    Test number
    190182340369
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteDipstick loose in tube
    • NoteOffside front top spring mount suspect, and spring sitting at unusual angle
    • NotePower steering pump noisy

  21. Pass34,562 miles (+2,147)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    34,562 miles
    Test number
    974934049377
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteOffside front coil spring close to top cup and slight rust mark

  22. Pass32,415 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    32,415 miles
    Test number
    563276148305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail32,415 miles (+4,211)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,415 miles
    Test number
    573406148385
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass28,204 miles (+2,963)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    28,204 miles
    Test number
    141560037300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass25,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    25,241 miles
    Test number
    294225946386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P236 BPG

Does P236 BPG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P236 BPG is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on P236 BPG?
The MOT on P236 BPG is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P236 BPG done?
P236 BPG was recorded at 41,824 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 876 miles a year.
Has P236 BPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P236 BPG has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on P236 BPG 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 P236 BPG find?
P236 BPG passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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