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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 3,199 cc

P24 LKRMOT history

P24 LKR is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 84,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
84,824 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P24 LKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P24 LKR was last recorded at 84,824 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 421 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,403 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
421 miles
Average per year
1,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,824 miles
  • 2024 – 84,403 miles
  • 2023 – 84,179 miles
  • 2021 – 83,405 miles
  • 2019 – 81,775 miles
  • 2018 – 80,500 miles
  • 2015 – 79,863 miles
  • 2014 – 79,320 miles
  • 2012 – 78,140 miles
  • 2011 – 76,209 miles
  • 2010 – 73,782 miles
  • 2009 – 70,992 miles
  • 2008 – 68,672 miles
  • 2007 – 66,414 miles
  • 2006 – 64,544 miles
  • 2005 – 62,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,824 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    84,824 miles
    Test number
    271457786326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail84,824 miles (+421)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,824 miles
    Test number
    527349595506
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass84,403 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    84,403 miles
    Test number
    297284859813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,179 miles (+774)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    84,179 miles
    Test number
    991773029281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,405 miles (+1,630)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    83,405 miles
    Test number
    904811787687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,775 miles (+1,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,775 miles
    Test number
    164734352207
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Pass80,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    80,500 miles
    Test number
    632220042153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail80,500 miles (+637)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,500 miles
    Test number
    136272601718
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass79,863 miles (+543)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,863 miles
    Test number
    399228515176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,320 miles (+1,180)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    79,320 miles
    Test number
    849680824119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,140 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    78,140 miles
    Test number
    987560892206
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  12. Fail78,116 miles (+1,907)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,116 miles
    Test number
    876793882224
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  13. Pass76,209 miles (+2,427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    76,209 miles
    Test number
    278267951218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass73,782 miles (+2,790)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    73,782 miles
    Test number
    391967260452
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  15. Pass70,992 miles (+2,320)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    70,992 miles
    Test number
    344600359460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,672 miles (+2,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    68,672 miles
    Test number
    261797678230
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass66,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    66,414 miles
    Test number
    482818377217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,414 miles (+1,870)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,414 miles
    Test number
    543088977236
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  19. Pass64,544 miles (+2,530)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    64,544 miles
    Test number
    601983476273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    62,014 miles
    Test number
    384750465428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P24 LKR

Does P24 LKR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P24 LKR is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on P24 LKR?
The MOT on P24 LKR is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P24 LKR done?
P24 LKR was recorded at 84,824 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 1,130 miles a year.
Has P24 LKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P24 LKR has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on P24 LKR 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 P24 LKR find?
P24 LKR passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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