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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 3,199 cc

P286 BBCMOT history

P286 BBC is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 145,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
145,920 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P286 BBC
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 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P286 BBC was last recorded at 145,920 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,919 miles · 31 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,920 miles
  • 2025 – 143,147 miles
  • 2024 – 141,092 miles
  • 2023 – 141,026 miles
  • 2022 – 140,900 miles
  • 2021 – 138,596 miles
  • 2019 – 137,768 miles
  • 2018 – 136,991 miles
  • 2017 – 136,112 miles
  • 2016 – 135,408 miles
  • 2015 – 135,153 miles
  • 2014 – 134,688 miles
  • 2013 – 133,758 miles
  • 2012 – 129,454 miles
  • 2011 – 128,563 miles
  • 2010 – 126,103 miles
  • 2009 – 123,094 miles
  • 2008 – 119,364 miles
  • 2006 – 111,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,920 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,920 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    145,920 miles
    Test number
    680392509538
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail145,919 miles (+2,772)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,919 miles
    Test number
    591030504416
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass143,147 miles (+2,055)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    143,147 miles
    Test number
    956837644503
    • AdvisoryCentral back box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass141,092 miles (+66)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    141,092 miles
    Test number
    111474657345
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust outer casing badly corroded.

  5. Pass141,026 miles (+126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    141,026 miles
    Test number
    121766603954
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust outer casing badly corroded

  6. Pass140,900 miles (+2,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    140,900 miles
    Test number
    686744661992
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer outter casing corroded

  7. Pass138,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    138,596 miles
    Test number
    175101149155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail138,596 miles (+828)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,596 miles
    Test number
    515559076906
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass137,768 miles (+777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    137,768 miles
    Test number
    863867470894
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corrosion outer layer

  10. Pass136,991 miles (+879)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    136,991 miles
    Test number
    862659708537
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust outer layer very rusty.
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak (large amount of oil on engine under tray)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake disc surface rust.
    • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

  11. Pass136,112 miles (+704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    136,112 miles
    Test number
    430924383950
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing

  12. Pass135,408 miles (+255)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    135,408 miles
    Test number
    807386473000
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box outer skin poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass135,153 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    135,153 miles
    Test number
    779522815161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail135,103 miles (+415)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,103 miles
    Test number
    317683305132
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass134,688 miles (+930)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    134,688 miles
    Test number
    419390624165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres worn

  16. Pass133,758 miles (+4,304)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    133,758 miles
    Test number
    249233423493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass129,454 miles (+891)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    129,454 miles
    Test number
    788824012154
    • NoteAir bag light on

  18. Pass128,563 miles (+2,460)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    128,563 miles
    Test number
    706577081003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail126,103 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,103 miles
    Test number
    532345620099
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAdvise exhaust silencer outer cover corroded away

  20. Pass126,103 miles (+3,009)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    126,103 miles
    Test number
    750915620061
    • NoteAdvise exhaust silencer outer cover corroded away

  21. Pass123,094 miles (+3,730)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    123,094 miles
    Test number
    641613139008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass119,364 miles (+7,540)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    119,364 miles
    Test number
    910605528086
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass111,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    111,824 miles
    Test number
    202799576142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P286 BBC

Does P286 BBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P286 BBC is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on P286 BBC?
The MOT on P286 BBC is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P286 BBC done?
P286 BBC was recorded at 145,920 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 1,696 miles a year.
Has P286 BBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P286 BBC has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on P286 BBC 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 P286 BBC find?
P286 BBC passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside side repeater slightly discoloured; offside side repeater slightly discoloured.

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