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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1996 · 3,199 cc

P515 RYKMOT history

P515 RYK is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 15 Nov 1996. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 107,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
107,161 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P515 RYK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
15 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P515 RYK was last recorded at 107,161 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 3,347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
103,814 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,347 miles
Average per year
3,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,161 miles
  • 2025 – 103,814 miles
  • 2024 – 103,300 miles
  • 2023 – 103,050 miles
  • 2022 – 102,395 miles
  • 2021 – 101,102 miles
  • 2020 – 99,422 miles
  • 2019 – 95,631 miles
  • 2018 – 94,327 miles
  • 2017 – 93,847 miles
  • 2016 – 87,683 miles
  • 2015 – 81,229 miles
  • 2014 – 80,769 miles
  • 2013 – 78,323 miles
  • 2012 – 72,857 miles
  • 2011 – 66,265 miles
  • 2010 – 62,001 miles
  • 2009 – 57,665 miles
  • 2008 – 51,870 miles
  • 2007 – 46,596 miles
  • 2006 – 40,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,161 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin are at 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is perishing

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.

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,161 miles (+3,347)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    107,161 miles
    Test number
    818303111297
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin are at 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is perishing

  2. Pass103,814 miles (+514)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    103,814 miles
    Test number
    567282780298
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass103,300 miles (+250)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    103,300 miles
    Test number
    158332430045
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass103,050 miles (+655)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    103,050 miles
    Test number
    996980531633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass102,395 miles (+1,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    102,395 miles
    Test number
    128562166205
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass101,102 miles (+1,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    101,102 miles
    Test number
    861361327728
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass99,422 miles (+3,791)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    99,422 miles
    Test number
    687094317517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,631 miles (+1,304)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,631 miles
    Test number
    684682820457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,327 miles (+480)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    94,327 miles
    Test number
    871893841366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    93,847 miles
    Test number
    950551683992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail93,847 miles (+6,164)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,847 miles
    Test number
    531586873075
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass87,683 miles (+6,454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    87,683 miles
    Test number
    896927620638
    • AdvisoryExhaust system coroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass81,229 miles (+460)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    81,229 miles
    Test number
    705313105252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,769 miles (+2,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    80,769 miles
    Test number
    599638844264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass78,323 miles (+5,466)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    78,323 miles
    Test number
    629101043259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,857 miles (+6,592)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    72,857 miles
    Test number
    776175932265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,265 miles (+4,264)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    66,265 miles
    Test number
    389051531225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,001 miles (+4,336)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    62,001 miles
    Test number
    924122330257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,665 miles (+5,795)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    57,665 miles
    Test number
    710560649228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,870 miles (+5,274)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    51,870 miles
    Test number
    903698928288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,596 miles (+6,288)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    46,596 miles
    Test number
    220976237259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    40,308 miles
    Test number
    742880836282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P515 RYK

Does P515 RYK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P515 RYK is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on P515 RYK?
The MOT on P515 RYK is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P515 RYK done?
P515 RYK was recorded at 107,161 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 3,401 miles a year.
Has P515 RYK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P515 RYK has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2017.
Has the mileage on P515 RYK 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 P515 RYK find?
P515 RYK passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin are at 4mm; front lower oil leak, but not excessive on the engine; front wheel bearing has slight play both sides, and 1 more.

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