Mercedes-Benz SL
Green · Petrol · 1996 · 3,199 cc
P627 GPAMOT history
P627 GPA is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 60,242 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 60,242 mi
- At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,109 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P627 GPA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 30 Dec 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
P627 GPA was last recorded at 60,242 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 59,934 miles · 14 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 308 miles
- Average per year
- 2,109 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 60,242 miles
- 2025 – 59,934 miles
- 2024 – 58,709 miles
- 2023 – 57,267 miles
- 2022 – 54,522 miles
- 2021 – 52,808 miles
- 2017 – 50,652 miles
- 2016 – 48,221 miles
- 2015 – 46,240 miles
- 2014 – 42,095 miles
- 2013 – 38,153 miles
- 2012 – 36,841 miles
- 2011 – 33,244 miles
- 2010 – 28,032 miles
- 2009 – 24,521 miles
- 2008 – 18,975 miles
- 2006 – 17,568 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail60,242 miles
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
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.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Centre exhaust box deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Centre stop light not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
23 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail60,242 miles (+308)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,242 miles
- Test number
- 425903019603
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass59,934 miles (+1,225)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 59,934 miles
- Test number
- 321719549928
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,709 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 58,709 miles
- Test number
- 682734943536
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail58,704 miles (+1,437)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,704 miles
- Test number
- 821931886103
- DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousRoad wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass57,267 miles (+2,745)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 57,267 miles
- Test number
- 324501466825
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass54,522 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 54,522 miles
- Test number
- 650546889359
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (2 0f) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail54,522 miles (+1,714)2 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,522 miles
- Test number
- 527096546710
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (2 0f) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass52,808 miles (+2,156)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 52,808 miles
- Test number
- 849212770181
- AdvisoryCentral stop light inoperative
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Pass50,652 miles (+2,431)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 50,652 miles
- Test number
- 845222289064
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust box outer skin flakey
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass48,221 miles (+12)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 48,221 miles
- Test number
- 779428310821
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust box deteriorated
- AdvisoryCentre stop light not working
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail48,209 miles (+1,969)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,209 miles
- Test number
- 754434143254
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust box deteriorated
- AdvisoryCentre stop light not working
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass46,240 miles (+4,145)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 46,240 miles
- Test number
- 866591122251
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass42,095 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 42,095 miles
- Test number
- 255103034382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,087 miles (+3,934)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,087 miles
- Test number
- 737238524344
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOffside and nearside front antee rol bar / d /bushes worn
Pass38,153 miles (+1,312)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 38,153 miles
- Test number
- 647759823342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,841 miles (+3,597)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 36,841 miles
- Test number
- 105138932356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,244 miles (+149)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 33,244 miles
- Test number
- 299098211375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,095 miles (+5,063)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,095 miles
- Test number
- 616284011324
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass28,032 miles (+3,511)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 28,032 miles
- Test number
- 803321700349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,521 miles (+5,546)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 24,521 miles
- Test number
- 153291109375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,975 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 18,975 miles
- Test number
- 341049618286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,975 miles (+1,407)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,975 miles
- Test number
- 924299018253
- Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass17,568 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 17,568 miles
- Test number
- 730206896146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P627 GPA
- Does P627 GPA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P627 GPA expired on 15 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P627 GPA?
- The MOT on P627 GPA expired on 15 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P627 GPA done?
- P627 GPA was recorded at 60,242 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 2,109 miles a year.
- Has P627 GPA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P627 GPA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on P627 GPA 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 P627 GPA find?
- P627 GPA failed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 4 major defects and 1 minor defect: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside rear position lamp not working; offside rear position lamp not working, and 2 more.
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