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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 3,199 cc

P702 GMSMOT history

P702 GMS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Nov 1996. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 155,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
155,159 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P702 GMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P702 GMS was last recorded at 155,159 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 May 2025: 154,634 miles, lower than 156,952 miles on 23 Apr 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
154,634 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
525 miles
Average per year
2,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,159 miles
  • 2025 – 154,634 miles
  • 2024 – 156,952 miles
  • 2023 – 152,439 miles
  • 2021 – 151,751 miles
  • 2020 – 148,196 miles
  • 2019 – 143,845 miles
  • 2018 – 143,703 miles
  • 2017 – 141,761 miles
  • 2016 – 141,430 miles
  • 2015 – 141,367 miles
  • 2014 – 139,875 miles
  • 2012 – 139,019 miles
  • 2011 – 135,432 miles
  • 2009 – 129,232 miles
  • 2008 – 119,509 miles
  • 2007 – 110,721 miles
  • 2006 – 102,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,159 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,159 miles (+525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    155,159 miles
    Test number
    866559214237
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass154,634 miles (-2,318)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    154,634 miles
    Test number
    507943608431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass156,952 miles (+4,513)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    156,952 miles
    Test number
    567535613593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass152,439 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    152,439 miles
    Test number
    880038409202
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail152,429 miles (+678)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,429 miles
    Test number
    370531525052
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass151,751 miles (+3,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    151,751 miles
    Test number
    731858902353
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear N/S to O/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass148,196 miles (+1,813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    148,196 miles
    Test number
    385129147905
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  8. Pass146,383 miles (+2,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    146,383 miles
    Test number
    920947856316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass143,845 miles (+142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    143,845 miles
    Test number
    296741283680
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower ball joint showing signs of wear but no play detected

  10. Pass143,703 miles (+1,942)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    143,703 miles
    Test number
    293926022221
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass141,761 miles (+331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    141,761 miles
    Test number
    679778004011
    • AdvisoryFront centre exhaust silencer corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly perished

  12. Pass141,430 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    141,430 miles
    Test number
    126338436266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass141,367 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    141,367 miles
    Test number
    568319715124
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteMiddle to rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

  14. Fail141,361 miles (+1,486)8 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,361 miles
    Test number
    228099315427
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteMiddle to rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

  15. Pass139,875 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    139,875 miles
    Test number
    379030814058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail139,844 miles (+825)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,844 miles
    Test number
    575354004021
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailurePassenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

  17. Pass139,019 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    139,019 miles
    Test number
    576813062305
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  18. Fail139,019 miles (+703)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,019 miles
    Test number
    915352062342
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass138,316 miles (+2,884)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    138,316 miles
    Test number
    527835802048
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear diff leaking oil

  20. Pass135,432 miles (+6,200)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    135,432 miles
    Test number
    567326601051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass129,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    129,232 miles
    Test number
    461611239445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail129,232 miles (+9,723)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,232 miles
    Test number
    504219429309
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

  23. Pass119,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    119,509 miles
    Test number
    304233968107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail119,509 miles (+8,788)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,509 miles
    Test number
    663273768190
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass110,721 miles (+8,345)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    110,721 miles
    Test number
    123303767127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass102,376 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    102,376 miles
    Test number
    551614426042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about P702 GMS

Does P702 GMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P702 GMS is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on P702 GMS?
The MOT on P702 GMS is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P702 GMS done?
P702 GMS was recorded at 155,159 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 2,606 miles a year.
Has P702 GMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P702 GMS has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on P702 GMS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 May 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P702 GMS find?
P702 GMS passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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