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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 4,973 cc

P286 NOWMOT history

P286 NOW is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 106,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
106,241 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P286 NOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P286 NOW was last recorded at 106,241 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,176 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
65 miles
Average per year
1,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,241 miles
  • 2025 – 106,176 miles
  • 2024 – 106,144 miles
  • 2023 – 106,036 miles
  • 2022 – 105,870 miles
  • 2021 – 105,257 miles
  • 2019 – 103,872 miles
  • 2017 – 103,141 miles
  • 2016 – 102,361 miles
  • 2015 – 99,819 miles
  • 2014 – 95,778 miles
  • 2013 – 91,493 miles
  • 2012 – 88,816 miles
  • 2011 – 85,589 miles
  • 2010 – 82,870 miles
  • 2009 – 79,339 miles
  • 2008 – 78,352 miles
  • 2007 – 71,907 miles
  • 2006 – 67,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,241 miles

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.

  • Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,241 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    106,241 miles
    Test number
    576205094145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,176 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    106,176 miles
    Test number
    850655327205
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,144 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    106,144 miles
    Test number
    281018348652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,036 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    106,036 miles
    Test number
    613202265652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass105,870 miles (+613)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    105,870 miles
    Test number
    926926962667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,257 miles (+1,385)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    105,257 miles
    Test number
    689869739397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,872 miles (+731)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,872 miles
    Test number
    361006639754
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  8. Pass103,141 miles (+780)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    103,141 miles
    Test number
    322604777404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,361 miles (+2,542)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    102,361 miles
    Test number
    785572608217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,819 miles (+4,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    99,819 miles
    Test number
    238853485439
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  11. Pass95,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    95,778 miles
    Test number
    797464884175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail95,761 miles (+4,268)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,761 miles
    Test number
    758924684144
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass91,493 miles (+2,677)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    91,493 miles
    Test number
    418036483135
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNsf tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Pass88,816 miles (+3,227)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    88,816 miles
    Test number
    135106882129
    • NoteSLIGHT LEAK FROM PAS BOX
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

  15. Pass85,589 miles (+2,719)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    85,589 miles
    Test number
    545841981193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,870 miles (+3,531)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    82,870 miles
    Test number
    552009380145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,339 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    79,339 miles
    Test number
    901170499187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail79,334 miles (+982)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,334 miles
    Test number
    570413889180
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass78,352 miles (+7)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    78,352 miles
    Test number
    653987428132
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in steering idler box

  20. Fail78,345 miles (+6,438)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,345 miles
    Test number
    131456488006
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass71,907 miles (+4,879)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    71,907 miles
    Test number
    970654777002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    67,028 miles
    Test number
    481170986059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P286 NOW

Does P286 NOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P286 NOW is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on P286 NOW?
The MOT on P286 NOW is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P286 NOW done?
P286 NOW was recorded at 106,241 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 1,912 miles a year.
Has P286 NOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P286 NOW has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2014.
Has the mileage on P286 NOW 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 NOW find?
P286 NOW passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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