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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 2,799 cc

PS 3818MOT history

PS 3818 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Jan 1996. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 72,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
72,056 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PS 3818
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Jan 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PS 3818 was last recorded at 72,056 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,442 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
614 miles
Average per year
1,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,056 miles
  • 2025 – 71,442 miles
  • 2024 – 70,742 miles
  • 2023 – 69,918 miles
  • 2022 – 68,972 miles
  • 2021 – 67,866 miles
  • 2020 – 67,265 miles
  • 2019 – 65,852 miles
  • 2018 – 63,732 miles
  • 2017 – 61,547 miles
  • 2016 – 58,924 miles
  • 2015 – 56,277 miles
  • 2014 – 53,762 miles
  • 2013 – 51,526 miles
  • 2012 – 49,655 miles
  • 2011 – 47,427 miles
  • 2010 – 45,474 miles
  • 2009 – 42,356 miles
  • 2008 – 40,149 miles
  • 2007 – 37,862 miles
  • 2006 – 35,210 miles
  • 2005 – 32,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,056 miles
  • AdvisoryVarious corroded components under car

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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2006

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,056 miles (+614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    72,056 miles
    Test number
    975192956207
    • AdvisoryVarious corroded components under car

  2. Pass71,442 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    71,442 miles
    Test number
    783353872723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail71,418 miles (+676)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,418 miles
    Test number
    356345133605
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass70,742 miles (+824)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    70,742 miles
    Test number
    240382228937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,918 miles (+946)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    69,918 miles
    Test number
    140544982281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,972 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    68,972 miles
    Test number
    642926637375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail68,919 miles (+1,053)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,919 miles
    Test number
    289258428945
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass67,866 miles (+601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    67,866 miles
    Test number
    197797137593
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake weak effort

  9. Pass67,265 miles (+1,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    67,265 miles
    Test number
    585714483274
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre EDGE
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass65,852 miles (+2,120)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    65,852 miles
    Test number
    635123240387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,732 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    63,732 miles
    Test number
    478480313916
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail63,731 miles (+2,184)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,731 miles
    Test number
    471161679691
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass61,547 miles (+2,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    61,547 miles
    Test number
    845266318528
    • 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)

  14. Pass58,924 miles (+2,647)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    58,924 miles
    Test number
    364212089915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,277 miles (+2,515)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,277 miles
    Test number
    116250307418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,762 miles (+2,236)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    53,762 miles
    Test number
    306220634219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,526 miles (+1,871)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,526 miles
    Test number
    625793933285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,655 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,655 miles
    Test number
    556134532206
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass49,655 miles (+2,228)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    49,655 miles
    Test number
    799014032265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,427 miles (+1,953)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    47,427 miles
    Test number
    518964331264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,474 miles (+3,118)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    45,474 miles
    Test number
    632282130245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  22. Pass42,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,356 miles
    Test number
    354520039258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail42,356 miles (+2,207)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,356 miles
    Test number
    390270139451
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass40,149 miles (+2,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    40,149 miles
    Test number
    472649238267
    • 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)

  25. Pass37,862 miles (+2,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    37,862 miles
    Test number
    652373937249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass35,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    35,210 miles
    Test number
    382575436454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail35,210 miles (+2,456)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,210 miles
    Test number
    394923336408
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  28. Pass32,754 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    32,754 miles
    Test number
    641142845203
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about PS 3818

What vehicle is registration PS 3818 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PS 3818 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Jan 1996. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does PS 3818 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PS 3818 is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on PS 3818?
The MOT on PS 3818 is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PS 3818 done?
PS 3818 was recorded at 72,056 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 1,876 miles a year.
Has PS 3818 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PS 3818 has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on PS 3818 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 PS 3818 find?
PS 3818 passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: various corroded components under car.

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