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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 3,199 cc

SBL 320MOT history

SBL 320 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 14 May 1996. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 127,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
127,581 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,011 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SBL 320
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
14 May 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SBL 320 was last recorded at 127,581 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 2,044 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,537 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,044 miles
Average per year
2,011 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,581 miles
  • 2025 – 125,537 miles
  • 2024 – 123,582 miles
  • 2023 – 123,342 miles
  • 2022 – 121,678 miles
  • 2021 – 121,525 miles
  • 2020 – 120,393 miles
  • 2019 – 119,189 miles
  • 2018 – 117,760 miles
  • 2017 – 115,455 miles
  • 2016 – 114,508 miles
  • 2015 – 113,980 miles
  • 2014 – 113,249 miles
  • 2013 – 112,565 miles
  • 2012 – 111,216 miles
  • 2011 – 108,927 miles
  • 2010 – 106,512 miles
  • 2009 – 104,888 miles
  • 2008 – 102,431 miles
  • 2007 – 95,811 miles
  • 2006 – 86,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,581 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,581 miles (+2,044)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    127,581 miles
    Test number
    865959213055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass125,537 miles (+1,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    125,537 miles
    Test number
    883874088149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  3. Pass123,582 miles (+240)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    123,582 miles
    Test number
    731605986485
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f + o/s/f +n/s/r+ o/s/r. all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass123,342 miles (+1,664)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    123,342 miles
    Test number
    627095155859
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust box corroded

  5. Pass121,678 miles (+153)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    121,678 miles
    Test number
    476865482248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on middle exhaust box

  6. Pass121,525 miles (+1,132)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    121,525 miles
    Test number
    857528699591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryCorrision mid exhaust

  7. Pass120,393 miles (+1,204)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    120,393 miles
    Test number
    486642821551
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass119,189 miles (+1,429)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,189 miles
    Test number
    213210353987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded

  9. Pass117,760 miles (+2,305)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    117,760 miles
    Test number
    946443409005
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust section corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass115,455 miles (+947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    115,455 miles
    Test number
    425690903613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perised

  11. Pass114,508 miles (+528)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    114,508 miles
    Test number
    917874329596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass113,980 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    113,980 miles
    Test number
    346976745490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass113,249 miles (+684)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    113,249 miles
    Test number
    237423924288
    • NoteExhaust weak

  14. Pass112,565 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    112,565 miles
    Test number
    389463003255
    • 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)
    • NoteSmall cracks inside wall of nearside front tyre

  15. Fail112,564 miles (+1,348)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,564 miles
    Test number
    967350903259
    • FailureTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteCeantre exhaust weak
    • NoteSmall cracks inside wall of nearside front tyre

  16. Pass111,216 miles (+2,289)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    111,216 miles
    Test number
    926634172165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass108,927 miles (+2,415)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    108,927 miles
    Test number
    237668351487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass106,512 miles (+1,624)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    106,512 miles
    Test number
    271125660130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass104,888 miles (+2,457)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    104,888 miles
    Test number
    320305809118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass102,431 miles (+6,620)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    102,431 miles
    Test number
    132860258038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass95,811 miles (+9,681)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    95,811 miles
    Test number
    802005077043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass86,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    86,130 miles
    Test number
    541530476036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SBL 320

What vehicle is registration SBL 320 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SBL 320 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 14 May 1996. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SBL 320 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SBL 320 is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on SBL 320?
The MOT on SBL 320 is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SBL 320 done?
SBL 320 was recorded at 127,581 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 2,011 miles a year.
Has SBL 320 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SBL 320 has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2013.
Has the mileage on SBL 320 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 SBL 320 find?
SBL 320 passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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