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Mercedes-Benz SL

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,799 cc

R5 LEMMOT history

R5 LEM is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 88,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
88,652 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R5 LEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R5 LEM was last recorded at 88,652 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 1,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,577 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,075 miles
Average per year
2,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,652 miles
  • 2025 – 87,577 miles
  • 2024 – 84,855 miles
  • 2023 – 82,920 miles
  • 2022 – 81,776 miles
  • 2021 – 80,845 miles
  • 2020 – 79,771 miles
  • 2019 – 78,688 miles
  • 2018 – 76,745 miles
  • 2017 – 75,193 miles
  • 2016 – 72,736 miles
  • 2015 – 70,783 miles
  • 2014 – 67,939 miles
  • 2013 – 64,772 miles
  • 2012 – 60,936 miles
  • 2011 – 55,751 miles
  • 2010 – 51,224 miles
  • 2009 – 47,375 miles
  • 2008 – 42,814 miles
  • 2007 – 40,435 miles
  • 2006 – 37,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,652 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,652 miles (+1,075)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    88,652 miles
    Test number
    210193005838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,577 miles (+2,722)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    87,577 miles
    Test number
    966787373475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,855 miles (+1,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    84,855 miles
    Test number
    294758540587
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass82,920 miles (+1,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    82,920 miles
    Test number
    602410717260
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass81,776 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,776 miles
    Test number
    457339267345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail81,775 miles (+930)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,775 miles
    Test number
    890294972163
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi to nearside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi to nearside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass80,845 miles (+1,074)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    80,845 miles
    Test number
    150778296548
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass79,771 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,771 miles
    Test number
    381587963301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,722 miles (+1,034)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,722 miles
    Test number
    569640076955
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass78,688 miles (+1,943)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    78,688 miles
    Test number
    909891272104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,745 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    76,745 miles
    Test number
    824980905759
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail76,745 miles (+1,552)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,745 miles
    Test number
    135809062152
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass75,193 miles (+2,457)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    75,193 miles
    Test number
    839553280038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,736 miles (+1,953)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    72,736 miles
    Test number
    599423608730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass70,783 miles (+2,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    70,783 miles
    Test number
    222672866645
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2.5mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass67,939 miles (+3,167)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    67,939 miles
    Test number
    378490464238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    64,772 miles
    Test number
    236839563261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,772 miles (+3,836)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,772 miles
    Test number
    709518663298
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass60,936 miles (+5,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    60,936 miles
    Test number
    567776052249
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass55,751 miles (+4,527)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    55,751 miles
    Test number
    125628241250
    • NoteCentre silencer outer skin peeling
    • NoteFront discs corroding
    • NoteSurface corrosion to brake pipes

  21. Pass51,224 miles (+3,849)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,224 miles
    Test number
    391645660260
    • NoteFront pads getting low
    • NoteSurface corrosion to brake pipes

  22. Pass47,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    47,375 miles
    Test number
    714038659261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,375 miles (+4,561)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,375 miles
    Test number
    353458259244
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass42,814 miles (+2,379)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    42,814 miles
    Test number
    504720978284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,435 miles (+2,467)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    40,435 miles
    Test number
    110487027277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    37,968 miles
    Test number
    150067446249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R5 LEM

Does R5 LEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R5 LEM is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on R5 LEM?
The MOT on R5 LEM is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R5 LEM done?
R5 LEM was recorded at 88,652 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 2,525 miles a year.
Has R5 LEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R5 LEM has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on R5 LEM 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 R5 LEM find?
R5 LEM passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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