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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 3,199 cc

P396 OGSMOT history

P396 OGS is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 106,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
106,019 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P396 OGS
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
31 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P396 OGS was last recorded at 106,019 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 2,317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,702 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,317 miles
Average per year
3,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,019 miles
  • 2025 – 103,702 miles
  • 2024 – 102,945 miles
  • 2023 – 101,858 miles
  • 2022 – 101,702 miles
  • 2021 – 100,903 miles
  • 2020 – 99,392 miles
  • 2019 – 97,466 miles
  • 2018 – 96,672 miles
  • 2017 – 95,735 miles
  • 2016 – 94,115 miles
  • 2015 – 93,130 miles
  • 2014 – 92,651 miles
  • 2013 – 91,065 miles
  • 2012 – 88,744 miles
  • 2011 – 84,836 miles
  • 2010 – 72,418 miles
  • 2009 – 65,289 miles
  • 2008 – 58,938 miles
  • 2007 – 46,004 miles
  • 2006 – 32,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,019 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Fuel cap seal slightly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Fuel cap seal starting to perish

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,019 miles (+2,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    106,019 miles
    Test number
    465396114744
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass103,702 miles (+757)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    103,702 miles
    Test number
    727908266157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,945 miles (+1,087)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    102,945 miles
    Test number
    745141355234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,858 miles (+156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    101,858 miles
    Test number
    462010177712
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished

  5. Pass101,702 miles (+799)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    101,702 miles
    Test number
    392088126458
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass100,903 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    100,903 miles
    Test number
    429439715877
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail100,899 miles (+1,507)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,899 miles
    Test number
    725195891502
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass99,392 miles (+1,926)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    99,392 miles
    Test number
    873010887114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,466 miles (+794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,466 miles
    Test number
    978805951129
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass96,672 miles (+937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    96,672 miles
    Test number
    134635758617
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass95,735 miles (+1,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    95,735 miles
    Test number
    137865932974
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass94,115 miles (+985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    94,115 miles
    Test number
    198643808955
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are worn below 3mm

  13. Pass93,130 miles (+479)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    93,130 miles
    Test number
    578781805193
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass92,651 miles (+1,586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    92,651 miles
    Test number
    738805894004
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass91,065 miles (+2,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    91,065 miles
    Test number
    427685193009
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass88,744 miles (+3,908)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    88,744 miles
    Test number
    636649712156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,836 miles (+12,418)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    84,836 miles
    Test number
    266294731138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,418 miles (+7,129)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    72,418 miles
    Test number
    302049100182
    • NoteSlight oil leak...slight play in steering idler.

  19. Pass65,289 miles (+6,351)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    65,289 miles
    Test number
    572694519147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    58,938 miles
    Test number
    493476018127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,938 miles (+12,934)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,938 miles
    Test number
    841326418137
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  22. Pass46,004 miles (+13,630)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    46,004 miles
    Test number
    114456517079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    32,374 miles
    Test number
    754956116040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P396 OGS

Does P396 OGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P396 OGS is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on P396 OGS?
The MOT on P396 OGS is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P396 OGS done?
P396 OGS was recorded at 106,019 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 3,661 miles a year.
Has P396 OGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P396 OGS has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on P396 OGS 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 P396 OGS find?
P396 OGS passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive rear diff.

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