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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,199 cc

S765 OPOMOT history

S765 OPO is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 5 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 128,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
128,313 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,322 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S765 OPO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
5 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S765 OPO was last recorded at 128,313 miles on 19 May 2026, 3,024 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,289 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,024 miles
Average per year
3,322 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,313 miles
  • 2025 – 125,289 miles
  • 2024 – 121,632 miles
  • 2023 – 116,659 miles
  • 2022 – 116,110 miles
  • 2020 – 114,905 miles
  • 2017 – 114,108 miles
  • 2016 – 111,821 miles
  • 2015 – 109,213 miles
  • 2014 – 106,110 miles
  • 2013 – 101,951 miles
  • 2012 – 99,599 miles
  • 2011 – 92,673 miles
  • 2010 – 85,769 miles
  • 2009 – 77,843 miles
  • 2007 – 71,314 miles
  • 2006 – 64,793 miles
  • 2005 – 59,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,313 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

  • Signs of perishing to front shock absorber top rubber mounts

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,313 miles (+3,024)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    128,313 miles
    Test number
    379266425772
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass125,289 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    125,289 miles
    Test number
    651317936959
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail125,288 miles (+3,656)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,288 miles
    Test number
    554470266238
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass121,632 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    121,632 miles
    Test number
    778423061561
    • 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 Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail121,632 miles (+4,973)1 dangerous2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,632 miles
    Test number
    149903128119
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (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 Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass116,659 miles (+549)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    116,659 miles
    Test number
    606200879390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers deteriorating

  7. Pass116,110 miles (+1,205)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    116,110 miles
    Test number
    620201763586
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished
    • AdvisoryMinor deterioration to exhaust
    • AdvisorySome wear steering esp nearside idler

  8. Pass114,905 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    114,905 miles
    Test number
    581254037456
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slight sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres deteriorating
    • AdvisorySigns of standing, brake discs corroded etc

  9. Fail114,905 miles (+797)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,905 miles
    Test number
    233726305832
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slight sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres deteriorating
    • AdvisorySigns of standing, brake discs corroded etc

  10. Pass114,108 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    114,108 miles
    Test number
    496293128851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisorySigns of perishing to front shock absorber top rubber mounts
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

  11. Fail114,108 miles (+1)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,108 miles
    Test number
    273738806071
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisorySigns of perishing to front shock absorber top rubber mounts
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

  12. Fail114,107 miles (+2,286)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,107 miles
    Test number
    210244433483
    • FailureEmissions not tested missfire (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisorySigns of perishing to front shock absorber top rubber mounts
    • AdvisorySlight damage nearside front tyre sidewall

  13. Pass111,821 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    111,821 miles
    Test number
    123349467047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail111,821 miles (+2,608)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,821 miles
    Test number
    978591765218
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass109,213 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    109,213 miles
    Test number
    118798375478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteMarginal corrosion to front-to-rear steel brake pipes
    • NoteSlight deterioration to suspension etc

  16. Fail109,213 miles (+3,103)2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,213 miles
    Test number
    756008975078
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteMarginal corrosion to front-to-rear steel brake pipes
    • NoteSlight deterioration to suspension etc

  17. Pass106,110 miles (+4,159)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    106,110 miles
    Test number
    206508354090
    • NoteExhaust deteriating,metal brake pipes showing corrosion, some wear suspension.

  18. Pass101,951 miles (+2,352)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    101,951 miles
    Test number
    679526843042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass99,599 miles (+6,926)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    99,599 miles
    Test number
    626049232000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront indicator bulbs rather faded
    • NoteSlight signs of corrosion to rear steel brake pipes

  20. Pass92,673 miles (+6,904)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    92,673 miles
    Test number
    337036251028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass85,769 miles (+7,926)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    85,769 miles
    Test number
    962069240093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,843 miles (+6,529)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    77,843 miles
    Test number
    714990959090
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteMinor deterioration to suspension etc
    • NoteSlight perishing to rubber components

  23. Pass71,314 miles (+27)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    71,314 miles
    Test number
    312309677297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight perishing to some rubber components minor deterioration to suspension etc front tyre treads very marginal wear

  24. Fail71,287 miles (+6,494)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,287 miles
    Test number
    482827177260
    • FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass64,793 miles (+4,967)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    64,793 miles
    Test number
    203456976242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass59,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    59,826 miles
    Test number
    173079475283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S765 OPO

Does S765 OPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S765 OPO is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S765 OPO?
The MOT on S765 OPO is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S765 OPO done?
S765 OPO was recorded at 128,313 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 3,322 miles a year.
Has S765 OPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S765 OPO has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S765 OPO 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 S765 OPO find?
S765 OPO passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 4 more.

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