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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 3,200 cc

S3 KMAMOT history

S3 KMA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 83,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
83,761 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 KMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 KMA was last recorded at 83,761 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 1,212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,549 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,212 miles
Average per year
2,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,761 miles
  • 2024 – 82,549 miles
  • 2023 – 79,507 miles
  • 2022 – 78,713 miles
  • 2021 – 77,773 miles
  • 2020 – 76,646 miles
  • 2019 – 73,004 miles
  • 2018 – 71,877 miles
  • 2017 – 69,771 miles
  • 2016 – 66,188 miles
  • 2015 – 63,217 miles
  • 2014 – 58,048 miles
  • 2013 – 55,009 miles
  • 2012 – 51,712 miles
  • 2011 – 49,014 miles
  • 2010 – 46,644 miles
  • 2009 – 44,596 miles
  • 2008 – 42,464 miles
  • 2007 – 40,665 miles
  • 2006 – 36,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,761 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front,centre and rear brake pipes covered,undersealed (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,761 miles (+1,212)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    83,761 miles
    Test number
    427279623479
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front,centre and rear brake pipes covered,undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass82,549 miles (+3,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    82,549 miles
    Test number
    586179934523
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front centre and rear brake pipes covered undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass79,507 miles (+794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    79,507 miles
    Test number
    282104281745
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front ,centre and rear brake pipes covered undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass78,713 miles (+940)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    78,713 miles
    Test number
    920294348216
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front,centre and rear brake pipes covered,undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass77,773 miles (+1,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    77,773 miles
    Test number
    139423957593
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered,undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass76,646 miles (+3,642)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    76,646 miles
    Test number
    633096492655
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered,undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass73,004 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,004 miles
    Test number
    733977751975
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail73,004 miles (+1,127)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,004 miles
    Test number
    369859793454
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass71,877 miles (+2,106)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,877 miles
    Test number
    751175983196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,771 miles (+3,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,771 miles
    Test number
    598680892982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass66,188 miles (+2,971)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,188 miles
    Test number
    580580422448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,217 miles (+5,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,217 miles
    Test number
    298989315143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass58,048 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    58,048 miles
    Test number
    319409634173
    • NoteCentre silencer outer skin corroding

  14. Fail58,047 miles (+3,038)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,047 miles
    Test number
    228369334495
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre silencer outer skin corroding

  15. Pass55,009 miles (+3,297)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    55,009 miles
    Test number
    418694353153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front lower (end bush) anti roll bar end bush has play

  16. Pass51,712 miles (+2,698)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    51,712 miles
    Test number
    619208152136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside front brake disc is starting to corrode on inner face outer edge
    • NoteOffside front and nearside front tyres are wearing bald on inner treads
    • NoteOffside front brake disc is corroding on inner face

  17. Pass49,014 miles (+2,370)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    49,014 miles
    Test number
    225719751124
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread has worn bald on inner tread and is starting to split . tyre tread has worn close to legal limit
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres are wearing on inner treads

  18. Pass46,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    46,644 miles
    Test number
    463306460183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,644 miles (+2,048)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,644 miles
    Test number
    162285460116
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  20. Pass44,596 miles (+2,132)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    44,596 miles
    Test number
    693013959157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,464 miles (+1,799)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    42,464 miles
    Test number
    191465758189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,665 miles (+3,684)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    40,665 miles
    Test number
    401002157194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    36,981 miles
    Test number
    203661176400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 KMA

Does S3 KMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 KMA is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 KMA?
The MOT on S3 KMA is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 KMA done?
S3 KMA was recorded at 83,761 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 2,407 miles a year.
Has S3 KMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 KMA has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2019.
Has the mileage on S3 KMA 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 S3 KMA find?
S3 KMA passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front,centre and rear brake pipes covered,undersealed; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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