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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 3,199 cc

P236 XGKMOT history

P236 XGK is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 154,338 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2026
Mileage
154,338 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P236 XGK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P236 XGK was last recorded at 154,338 miles on 1 Oct 2025, 5,680 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,658 miles · 19 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
5,680 miles
Average per year
4,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,338 miles
  • 2024 – 148,658 miles
  • 2023 – 143,255 miles
  • 2022 – 134,793 miles
  • 2020 – 131,568 miles
  • 2019 – 127,402 miles
  • 2018 – 125,218 miles
  • 2017 – 125,115 miles
  • 2016 – 124,563 miles
  • 2015 – 123,723 miles
  • 2014 – 120,200 miles
  • 2013 – 118,659 miles
  • 2012 – 116,372 miles
  • 2011 – 114,142 miles
  • 2010 – 109,395 miles
  • 2009 – 103,374 miles
  • 2008 – 96,890 miles
  • 2007 – 87,994 miles
  • 2006 – 76,667 miles
  • 2005 – 67,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,338 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,338 miles (+5,680)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    154,338 miles
    Test number
    642503936543
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass148,658 miles (+5,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    148,658 miles
    Test number
    998592542445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass143,255 miles (+8,462)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    143,255 miles
    Test number
    251013234667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass134,793 miles (+3,225)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    134,793 miles
    Test number
    992714396064
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged

  5. Pass131,568 miles (+4,166)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    131,568 miles
    Test number
    111506249098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,402 miles (+2,184)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    127,402 miles
    Test number
    580149079425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,218 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    125,218 miles
    Test number
    864895401261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass125,115 miles (+552)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    125,115 miles
    Test number
    132504110991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,563 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    124,563 miles
    Test number
    143125193616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  10. Fail124,562 miles (+839)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,562 miles
    Test number
    891388958476
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  11. Pass123,723 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    123,723 miles
    Test number
    358903425410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust corroded mount detached and tailpipe corroded
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges very close to legal requirements

  12. Fail123,723 miles (+3,523)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,723 miles
    Test number
    519903425219
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust corroded mount detached and tailpipe corroded
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges very close to legal requirements

  13. Pass120,200 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    120,200 miles
    Test number
    278957494133
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteMiddle exhaust corroded

  14. Fail120,991 miles (+2,332)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,991 miles
    Test number
    569607894176
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteMiddle exhaust corroded

  15. Pass118,659 miles (+2,287)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    118,659 miles
    Test number
    636141293182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass116,372 miles (+2,230)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    116,372 miles
    Test number
    578606302225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass114,142 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    114,142 miles
    Test number
    116280401281
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Fail114,142 miles (+4,747)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,142 miles
    Test number
    696630001256
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass109,395 miles (+59)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    109,395 miles
    Test number
    573302500230
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Fail109,336 miles (+5,962)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,336 miles
    Test number
    401767990168
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass103,374 miles (+6,484)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    103,374 miles
    Test number
    341889989177
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass96,890 miles (+139)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    96,890 miles
    Test number
    234730598474
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail96,751 miles (+8,757)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,751 miles
    Test number
    763527878184
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass87,994 miles (+11,327)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    87,994 miles
    Test number
    310433087173
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass76,667 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    76,667 miles
    Test number
    782588066132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail76,627 miles (+8,846)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,627 miles
    Test number
    151647966195
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureTyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s front upper strut top bush starting to unbond
    • NoteO/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  27. Pass67,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    67,781 miles
    Test number
    592105465159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P236 XGK

Does P236 XGK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P236 XGK expired on 30 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P236 XGK?
The MOT on P236 XGK expired on 30 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P236 XGK done?
P236 XGK was recorded at 154,338 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 4,264 miles a year.
Has P236 XGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P236 XGK has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2016.
Has the mileage on P236 XGK 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 XGK find?
P236 XGK passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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