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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 4,973 cc

P92 MDBMOT history

P92 MDB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
112,261 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P92 MDB
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
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P92 MDB was last recorded at 112,261 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 1,138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,123 miles · 5 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,138 miles
Average per year
1,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,261 miles
  • 2025 – 111,123 miles
  • 2024 – 111,045 miles
  • 2023 – 110,986 miles
  • 2022 – 110,879 miles
  • 2020 – 110,309 miles
  • 2019 – 109,655 miles
  • 2018 – 107,127 miles
  • 2017 – 105,694 miles
  • 2016 – 103,868 miles
  • 2015 – 102,799 miles
  • 2014 – 101,224 miles
  • 2013 – 98,720 miles
  • 2011 – 97,162 miles
  • 2010 – 94,338 miles
  • 2009 – 92,175 miles
  • 2008 – 91,837 miles
  • 2007 – 89,450 miles
  • 2006 – 84,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,261 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust mounting corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • General corrosion to underside of car of car on brake, steering and suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,261 miles (+1,138)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    112,261 miles
    Test number
    259796076551
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass111,123 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    111,123 miles
    Test number
    555877923047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass111,045 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    111,045 miles
    Test number
    419056683389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,986 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    110,986 miles
    Test number
    604948114780
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail110,986 miles (+107)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,986 miles
    Test number
    110214081343
    • MajorRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass110,879 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    110,879 miles
    Test number
    599271273685
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of car of car on brake, steering and suspension components

  7. Fail110,879 miles (+570)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,879 miles
    Test number
    906256742438
    • MajorRear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryFront pads wearing
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of car of car on brake, steering and suspension components

  8. Pass110,309 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,309 miles
    Test number
    214409796415
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail110,309 miles (+654)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,309 miles
    Test number
    582955581189
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass109,655 miles (+2,528)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    109,655 miles
    Test number
    639032512267
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass107,127 miles (+73)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    107,127 miles
    Test number
    149944388224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail107,054 miles (+1,360)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,054 miles
    Test number
    717425786522
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass105,694 miles (+1,826)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    105,694 miles
    Test number
    458248396579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,868 miles (+1,069)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    103,868 miles
    Test number
    633785584193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass102,799 miles (+1,575)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    102,799 miles
    Test number
    769129595018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,224 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    101,224 miles
    Test number
    867383914177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/s-n/s/front tyres wearing edges

  17. Fail101,227 miles (+2,507)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,227 miles
    Test number
    285843214144
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/s-n/s/front tyres wearing edges

  18. Pass98,720 miles (+1,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    98,720 miles
    Test number
    578442273033
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass97,162 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    97,162 miles
    Test number
    467388821355
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail97,161 miles (+2,823)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,161 miles
    Test number
    367007321373
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass94,338 miles (+1,383)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    94,338 miles
    Test number
    463233830301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass92,955 miles (+780)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    92,955 miles
    Test number
    731201420244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass92,175 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    92,175 miles
    Test number
    802293129237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass91,837 miles (+2,387)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    91,837 miles
    Test number
    314921078146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass89,450 miles (+5,014)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    89,450 miles
    Test number
    851719057199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass84,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    84,436 miles
    Test number
    401305396041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P92 MDB

Does P92 MDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P92 MDB is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on P92 MDB?
The MOT on P92 MDB is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P92 MDB done?
P92 MDB was recorded at 112,261 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 1,374 miles a year.
Has P92 MDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P92 MDB has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on P92 MDB 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 P92 MDB find?
P92 MDB passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak.; central rear lower sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front lower anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened.

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