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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 3,199 cc

P511 VVSMOT history

P511 VVS is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 27 Jun 1997. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 21 MOT tests, with 154,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
154,088 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
21
21 passed · 0 failed
Per year
4,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P511 VVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
27 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P511 VVS was last recorded at 154,088 miles on 13 May 2026, 1,142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
152,946 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,142 miles
Average per year
4,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,088 miles
  • 2025 – 152,946 miles
  • 2024 – 151,438 miles
  • 2023 – 146,773 miles
  • 2022 – 142,341 miles
  • 2021 – 137,988 miles
  • 2020 – 135,015 miles
  • 2019 – 127,824 miles
  • 2018 – 121,266 miles
  • 2017 – 115,397 miles
  • 2016 – 109,459 miles
  • 2015 – 103,456 miles
  • 2014 – 97,292 miles
  • 2013 – 91,020 miles
  • 2012 – 86,455 miles
  • 2011 – 80,809 miles
  • 2010 – 75,381 miles
  • 2009 – 71,752 miles
  • 2008 – 68,652 miles
  • 2007 – 65,879 miles
  • 2006 – 62,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,088 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,088 miles (+1,142)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    154,088 miles
    Test number
    826301185440
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass152,946 miles (+1,508)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    152,946 miles
    Test number
    972796458650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded but structural rigidity not significantly reduced

  3. Pass151,438 miles (+4,665)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    151,438 miles
    Test number
    786445277097
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass146,773 miles (+4,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    146,773 miles
    Test number
    228100404700
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass142,341 miles (+4,353)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    142,341 miles
    Test number
    205142418728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,988 miles (+2,973)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    137,988 miles
    Test number
    488995265815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass135,015 miles (+7,191)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    135,015 miles
    Test number
    471780963959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,824 miles (+6,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    127,824 miles
    Test number
    387002945574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass121,266 miles (+5,869)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    121,266 miles
    Test number
    704280648793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass115,397 miles (+5,938)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    115,397 miles
    Test number
    169455338224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,459 miles (+6,003)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    109,459 miles
    Test number
    687345255423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,456 miles (+6,164)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    103,456 miles
    Test number
    377978295049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,292 miles (+6,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    97,292 miles
    Test number
    607812894078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass91,020 miles (+4,565)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    91,020 miles
    Test number
    825069193014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,455 miles (+5,646)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    86,455 miles
    Test number
    557775792068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,809 miles (+5,428)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    80,809 miles
    Test number
    745574691035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,381 miles (+3,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    75,381 miles
    Test number
    731047390035
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass71,752 miles (+3,100)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    71,752 miles
    Test number
    510235659112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,652 miles (+2,773)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    68,652 miles
    Test number
    494060648119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,879 miles (+3,829)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    65,879 miles
    Test number
    524375957104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    62,050 miles
    Test number
    654337256126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P511 VVS

Does P511 VVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P511 VVS is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on P511 VVS?
The MOT on P511 VVS is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P511 VVS done?
P511 VVS was recorded at 154,088 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 4,617 miles a year.
Has P511 VVS ever failed its MOT?
No. P511 VVS has passed all 21 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on P511 VVS 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 P511 VVS find?
P511 VVS passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside, and 1 more.

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