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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

S25 KSMMOT history

S25 KSM is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 71,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
71,901 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S25 KSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S25 KSM was last recorded at 71,901 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,579 miles · 15 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
322 miles
Average per year
2,892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,901 miles
  • 2024 – 71,579 miles
  • 2023 – 70,954 miles
  • 2022 – 70,352 miles
  • 2021 – 70,074 miles
  • 2019 – 69,478 miles
  • 2018 – 68,566 miles
  • 2017 – 67,874 miles
  • 2016 – 64,693 miles
  • 2015 – 63,648 miles
  • 2014 – 60,371 miles
  • 2013 – 56,803 miles
  • 2012 – 48,665 miles
  • 2011 – 42,739 miles
  • 2010 – 38,920 miles
  • 2009 – 28,094 miles
  • 2007 – 22,862 miles
  • 2006 – 15,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,901 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass71,901 miles (+322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    71,901 miles
    Test number
    485502852807
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  2. Pass71,579 miles (+625)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    71,579 miles
    Test number
    465851811706
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass70,954 miles (+602)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    70,954 miles
    Test number
    529344979240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass70,352 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    70,352 miles
    Test number
    720492166528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  5. Fail70,352 miles (+278)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,352 miles
    Test number
    250893759125
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDifferential pinion seal leaking
    • AdvisoryGear oil sump corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Floor corroded through
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar link (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel pipes corroded
  6. Pass70,074 miles (+596)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    70,074 miles
    Test number
    948561447590
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  7. Pass69,478 miles (+912)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,478 miles
    Test number
    432608443983
    • AdvisoryDifferential leaking oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge and stepped (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced inner arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryVarious front suspension components corroded
  8. Pass68,566 miles (+692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,566 miles
    Test number
    138601034224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass67,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    67,874 miles
    Test number
    130419307008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail67,874 miles (+3,181)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,874 miles
    Test number
    628743676692
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  11. Pass64,693 miles (+1,045)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,693 miles
    Test number
    864776730666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,648 miles (+3,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,648 miles
    Test number
    198834635117
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass60,371 miles (+3,568)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    60,371 miles
    Test number
    125058714104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,803 miles (+8,138)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    56,803 miles
    Test number
    747728523131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,665 miles (+5,926)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,665 miles
    Test number
    467138532139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres 3-4 mm
  16. Pass42,739 miles (+3,819)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,739 miles
    Test number
    238767241468
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteDiff oil leak - Pinion
  17. Pass38,920 miles (+10,826)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,920 miles
    Test number
    383569470193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,094 miles (+5,232)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,094 miles
    Test number
    544528769187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,862 miles (+7,229)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    22,862 miles
    Test number
    623488677289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,633 miles (+1,537)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    15,633 miles
    Test number
    394840096207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,096 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    14,096 miles
    Test number
    520147556142
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  22. Fail14,096 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,096 miles
    Test number
    201606656446
    • DangerousNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Questions about S25 KSM

Does S25 KSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S25 KSM is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S25 KSM?
The MOT on S25 KSM is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S25 KSM done?
S25 KSM was recorded at 71,901 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 2,892 miles a year.
Has S25 KSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S25 KSM has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on S25 KSM 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 S25 KSM find?
S25 KSM passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside lower vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security.

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