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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 4,973 cc

P7 SOCMOT history

P7 SOC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Jan 1997. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 112,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
112,483 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P7 SOC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P7 SOC was last recorded at 112,483 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 1,377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,106 miles · 23 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,377 miles
Average per year
2,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,483 miles
  • 2024 – 111,106 miles
  • 2023 – 110,369 miles
  • 2021 – 108,573 miles
  • 2020 – 107,796 miles
  • 2019 – 106,364 miles
  • 2018 – 103,251 miles
  • 2017 – 101,049 miles
  • 2016 – 99,741 miles
  • 2015 – 98,224 miles
  • 2014 – 95,208 miles
  • 2013 – 92,995 miles
  • 2012 – 90,972 miles
  • 2011 – 87,310 miles
  • 2010 – 83,097 miles
  • 2009 – 81,242 miles
  • 2008 – 76,828 miles
  • 2007 – 68,947 miles
  • 2006 – 58,945 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,483 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass112,483 miles (+1,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    112,483 miles
    Test number
    136875368513
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass111,106 miles (+737)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    111,106 miles
    Test number
    466657605502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,369 miles (+1,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    110,369 miles
    Test number
    275140795813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate missing
  4. Pass108,573 miles (+777)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,573 miles
    Test number
    979733193131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,796 miles (+1,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,796 miles
    Test number
    133689797519
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe surface corrosion
  6. Pass106,364 miles (+3,113)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,364 miles
    Test number
    555685096702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,251 miles (+2,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    103,251 miles
    Test number
    435837696906
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components corroded
  8. Pass101,049 miles (+1,308)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    101,049 miles
    Test number
    909695340469
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Lambda factor high (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub frame and associated ancillaries corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust rearmost sections corroding ,
  9. Pass99,741 miles (+1,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    99,741 miles
    Test number
    198318320429
    • AdvisoryRear some rear under body corrosion
  10. Pass98,224 miles (+3,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    98,224 miles
    Test number
    340691997020
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySome underbody suspension and rear suspension sub-frame surface corrosion
  11. Pass95,208 miles (+2,213)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    95,208 miles
    Test number
    325096674248
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Note1st Registered date obtained via service book
    • NoteExhaust outer skin deteriated
    • NoteGeneral light surface corrosion to majority underbody components
  12. Pass92,995 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    92,995 miles
    Test number
    666454873252
    • NoteNearside front lower balljoint slight lift and cover deteriated
  13. Fail92,991 miles (+2,019)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,991 miles
    Test number
    946964573241
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteHydrocarbons in excess of metered units
    • NoteNearside front lower balljoint slight lift and cover deteriated
  14. Pass90,972 miles (+3,662)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    90,972 miles
    Test number
    258585472264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,310 miles (+4,213)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    87,310 miles
    Test number
    495114741242
    • NoteAll brake disc's in poor condition, no RfR's found
  16. Pass83,097 miles (+1,855)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    83,097 miles
    Test number
    234684410299
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from rear diff
  17. Pass81,242 miles (+4,414)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    81,242 miles
    Test number
    671189329217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,828 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,828 miles
    Test number
    303019418487
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass76,828 miles (+7,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    76,828 miles
    Test number
    431359418222
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass68,947 miles (+10,002)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    68,947 miles
    Test number
    940872637293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    58,945 miles
    Test number
    683932706228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P7 SOC

Does P7 SOC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P7 SOC is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on P7 SOC?
The MOT on P7 SOC is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P7 SOC done?
P7 SOC was recorded at 112,483 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 2,720 miles a year.
Has P7 SOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P7 SOC has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2013.
Has the mileage on P7 SOC 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 P7 SOC find?
P7 SOC passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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