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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 4,973 cc

S65 DPNMOT history

S65 DPN is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2026
Mileage
98,314 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S65 DPN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S65 DPN was last recorded at 98,314 miles on 18 Jul 2025, 708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,606 miles · 20 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
708 miles
Average per year
3,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,314 miles
  • 2024 – 97,606 miles
  • 2023 – 96,545 miles
  • 2022 – 96,302 miles
  • 2021 – 96,149 miles
  • 2020 – 95,466 miles
  • 2019 – 91,320 miles
  • 2018 – 85,500 miles
  • 2017 – 79,502 miles
  • 2016 – 73,716 miles
  • 2015 – 68,117 miles
  • 2014 – 63,157 miles
  • 2013 – 58,579 miles
  • 2012 – 54,597 miles
  • 2011 – 49,553 miles
  • 2010 – 44,158 miles
  • 2009 – 39,513 miles
  • 2008 – 35,371 miles
  • 2007 – 32,090 miles
  • 2006 – 29,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,314 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass98,314 miles (+708)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    98,314 miles
    Test number
    210297718232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,606 miles (+1,061)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    97,606 miles
    Test number
    186035954858
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlight aim slightly to the right

  3. Pass96,545 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    96,545 miles
    Test number
    431251782984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,302 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    96,302 miles
    Test number
    996977099573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,149 miles (+683)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    96,149 miles
    Test number
    168078561848
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + age cracks (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass95,466 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    95,466 miles
    Test number
    652367776775
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail95,466 miles (+4,146)2 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,466 miles
    Test number
    241019812431
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass91,320 miles (+5,820)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    91,320 miles
    Test number
    602305504126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,500 miles (+5,998)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    85,500 miles
    Test number
    810498838384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,502 miles (+5,786)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    79,502 miles
    Test number
    227254073215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass73,716 miles (+5,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    73,716 miles
    Test number
    561537451294
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass68,117 miles (+4,960)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    68,117 miles
    Test number
    109853085122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass63,157 miles (+4,578)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    63,157 miles
    Test number
    445833394128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass58,579 miles (+3,982)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    58,579 miles
    Test number
    178901203285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,597 miles (+5,044)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    54,597 miles
    Test number
    985037212214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,553 miles (+5,395)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    49,553 miles
    Test number
    277451811284
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass44,158 miles (+4,645)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    44,158 miles
    Test number
    472196750186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,513 miles (+4,142)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,513 miles
    Test number
    973148279192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,371 miles (+3,281)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    35,371 miles
    Test number
    482313378108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    32,090 miles
    Test number
    553027067166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,090 miles (+2,759)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,090 miles
    Test number
    802767767103
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass29,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    29,331 miles
    Test number
    714734176183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail29,331 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,331 miles
    Test number
    764694876146
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about S65 DPN

Does S65 DPN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S65 DPN expired on 17 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S65 DPN?
The MOT on S65 DPN expired on 17 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S65 DPN done?
S65 DPN was recorded at 98,314 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2025, an average of 3,618 miles a year.
Has S65 DPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S65 DPN has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on S65 DPN 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 S65 DPN find?
S65 DPN passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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