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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 3,199 cc

P4 OLKMOT history

P4 OLK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 12 Feb 1997. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 98,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
98,477 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,808 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P4 OLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
12 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P4 OLK was last recorded at 98,477 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
98,164 miles · 18 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
313 miles
Average per year
2,808 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,477 miles
  • 2024 – 98,164 miles
  • 2022 – 98,029 miles
  • 2021 – 95,987 miles
  • 2020 – 95,235 miles
  • 2019 – 94,976 miles
  • 2018 – 93,642 miles
  • 2017 – 92,604 miles
  • 2016 – 91,165 miles
  • 2015 – 89,444 miles
  • 2014 – 86,664 miles
  • 2013 – 85,047 miles
  • 2012 – 84,146 miles
  • 2011 – 80,959 miles
  • 2010 – 71,094 miles
  • 2009 – 57,579 miles
  • 2008 – 57,201 miles
  • 2007 – 53,113 miles
  • 2006 – 42,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,477 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,477 miles (+313)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    98,477 miles
    Test number
    671081422148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,164 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    98,164 miles
    Test number
    546363960945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,029 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,029 miles
    Test number
    363859008088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,022 miles (+2,035)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,022 miles
    Test number
    877433182328
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  5. Pass95,987 miles (+752)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    95,987 miles
    Test number
    409977703033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,235 miles (+259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    95,235 miles
    Test number
    816069879413
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass94,976 miles (+1,334)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,976 miles
    Test number
    474545127656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,642 miles (+1,038)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    93,642 miles
    Test number
    365123763994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,604 miles (+1,439)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    92,604 miles
    Test number
    507764036390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,165 miles (+1,721)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    91,165 miles
    Test number
    369460996606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,444 miles (+2,780)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    89,444 miles
    Test number
    268806905437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,664 miles (+1,617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    86,664 miles
    Test number
    218143294044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  13. Pass85,047 miles (+901)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    85,047 miles
    Test number
    878189503113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,146 miles (+3,187)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    84,146 miles
    Test number
    448985242121
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront wiper blade split
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded
    • NoteSigns of a oil leak
  15. Pass80,959 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    80,959 miles
    Test number
    147508351255
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a cut to the inner side wall but not deep enough to reach cord
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering idler bush
  16. Fail80,959 miles (+9,865)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,959 miles
    Test number
    485748351249
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a cut to the inner side wall but not deep enough to reach cord
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering idler bush
  17. Pass71,094 miles (+13,515)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    71,094 miles
    Test number
    370258290107
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass57,579 miles (+378)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    57,579 miles
    Test number
    424283269055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,201 miles (+1,889)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    57,201 miles
    Test number
    523053158345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,312 miles (+2,199)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    55,312 miles
    Test number
    473679808053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,113 miles (+10,264)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    53,113 miles
    Test number
    994590327123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass42,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    42,849 miles
    Test number
    412191536189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P4 OLK

Does P4 OLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P4 OLK is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on P4 OLK?
The MOT on P4 OLK is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P4 OLK done?
P4 OLK was recorded at 98,477 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 2,808 miles a year.
Has P4 OLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P4 OLK has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2011.
Has the mileage on P4 OLK 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 P4 OLK find?
P4 OLK passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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