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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,973 cc

S87 BDPMOT history

S87 BDP is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 22 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 58,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
58,051 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
22 passed · 2 failed
Per year
655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S87 BDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S87 BDP was last recorded at 58,051 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,981 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,051 miles
  • 2025 – 57,981 miles
  • 2024 – 57,813 miles
  • 2023 – 57,706 miles
  • 2022 – 57,494 miles
  • 2021 – 57,438 miles
  • 2020 – 57,380 miles
  • 2019 – 57,219 miles
  • 2018 – 56,772 miles
  • 2017 – 56,288 miles
  • 2016 – 55,939 miles
  • 2015 – 55,552 miles
  • 2014 – 55,167 miles
  • 2013 – 54,578 miles
  • 2012 – 53,968 miles
  • 2011 – 52,864 miles
  • 2010 – 51,784 miles
  • 2009 – 49,833 miles
  • 2008 – 48,816 miles
  • 2007 – 47,891 miles
  • 2006 – 46,205 miles
  • 2005 – 44,272 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,051 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass58,051 miles (+70)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    58,051 miles
    Test number
    915625035264
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass57,981 miles (+168)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    57,981 miles
    Test number
    137871888391
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass57,813 miles (+107)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    57,813 miles
    Test number
    778794472511
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass57,706 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    57,706 miles
    Test number
    622183264415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass57,494 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    57,494 miles
    Test number
    173170789830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,438 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    57,438 miles
    Test number
    150830732771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,380 miles (+161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    57,380 miles
    Test number
    634851140000
    • AdvisoryAll Tyres starting to age (slight cracks and perishing)

  8. Pass57,219 miles (+447)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    57,219 miles
    Test number
    562558551273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,772 miles (+484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    56,772 miles
    Test number
    475731977956
    • AdvisoryAll tyres starting to crack

  10. Pass56,288 miles (+349)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    56,288 miles
    Test number
    925517898570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,939 miles (+387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    55,939 miles
    Test number
    762947372698
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded - All secure

  12. Pass55,552 miles (+385)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,552 miles
    Test number
    173100149709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,167 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,167 miles
    Test number
    219035044255
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail55,167 miles (+589)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,167 miles
    Test number
    729064244297
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass54,578 miles (+610)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    54,578 miles
    Test number
    905504153293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass53,968 miles (+1,104)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,968 miles
    Test number
    328614832483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass52,864 miles (+1,080)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    52,864 miles
    Test number
    586394631216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,784 miles (+1,951)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,784 miles
    Test number
    363865130447
    • NoteSlight leak from steering damper

  19. Pass49,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    49,833 miles
    Test number
    432504749299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,833 miles (+1,017)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,833 miles
    Test number
    914824849249
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass48,816 miles (+925)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    48,816 miles
    Test number
    394204758484
    • NoteAll tyres starting to perish

  22. Pass47,891 miles (+1,686)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    47,891 miles
    Test number
    391083867447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,205 miles (+1,933)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    46,205 miles
    Test number
    724774346248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    44,272 miles
    Test number
    322629845245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S87 BDP

Does S87 BDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S87 BDP is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S87 BDP?
The MOT on S87 BDP is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S87 BDP done?
S87 BDP was recorded at 58,051 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 655 miles a year.
Has S87 BDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S87 BDP has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2014.
Has the mileage on S87 BDP 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 S87 BDP find?
S87 BDP passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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