Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 3,199 cc
R686 JMVMOT history
R686 JMV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 30,407 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 30,407 mi
- At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 493 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R686 JMV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 30 Aug 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R686 JMV was last recorded at 30,407 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 30,407 miles · 7 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 493 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 30,407 miles
- 2020 – 30,391 miles
- 2014 – 29,068 miles
- 2013 – 28,559 miles
- 2012 – 27,157 miles
- 2011 – 26,664 miles
- 2009 – 25,855 miles
- 2008 – 23,973 miles
- 2007 – 22,342 miles
- 2006 – 20,536 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass30,407 miles
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
14 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass30,407 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 30,407 miles
- Test number
- 875862846695
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail30,407 miles (+16)1 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,407 miles
- Test number
- 412730164156
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass30,391 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 30,391 miles
- Test number
- 578963833123
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail30,391 miles (+1,323)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,391 miles
- Test number
- 295676225981
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass29,068 miles (+509)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 29,068 miles
- Test number
- 795634214120
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,559 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 28,559 miles
- Test number
- 105515253175
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail28,557 miles (+1,400)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,557 miles
- Test number
- 535804053120
- FailureNearside Front 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)
Pass27,157 miles (+493)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2013
- Odometer
- 27,157 miles
- Test number
- 177709142143
- AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass26,664 miles (+809)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 26,664 miles
- Test number
- 856751101194
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSteerinng damper leaky
Pass25,855 miles (+1,882)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 25,855 miles
- Test number
- 690957419363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,973 miles (+1,631)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 23,973 miles
- Test number
- 163760878259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,342 miles (+1,806)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 22,342 miles
- Test number
- 324812747408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,536 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,536 miles
- Test number
- 324353446297
- Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteAir bag light on child recognition cuircut faulty
Pass20,536 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 20,536 miles
- Test number
- 933323246285
- NoteAir bag light on child recognition cuircut faulty
Questions about R686 JMV
- Does R686 JMV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R686 JMV is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R686 JMV?
- The MOT on R686 JMV is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R686 JMV done?
- R686 JMV was recorded at 30,407 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 493 miles a year.
- Has R686 JMV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R686 JMV has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on R686 JMV 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 R686 JMV find?
- R686 JMV passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.
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