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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

SHM 866MOT history

SHM 866 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 5 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 31,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

SHM 866 silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
31,547 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SHM 866
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SHM 866 was last recorded at 31,547 miles on 16 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jul 2026: 31,547 miles, lower than 36,542 miles on 17 Jul 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
36,542 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Average per year
1,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,547 miles
  • 2025 – 36,542 miles
  • 2024 – 31,547 miles
  • 2021 – 31,536 miles
  • 2019 – 31,529 miles
  • 2018 – 29,380 miles
  • 2017 – 27,303 miles
  • 2016 – 25,384 miles
  • 2015 – 24,400 miles
  • 2014 – 22,699 miles
  • 2013 – 17,947 miles
  • 2012 – 15,525 miles
  • 2011 – 14,357 miles
  • 2010 – 12,573 miles
  • 2009 – 11,547 miles
  • 2008 – 8,958 miles
  • 2007 – 6,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,547 miles
  • AdvisoryBattery Warning Light OnRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryTPMS System InactiveRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Engine cover and undertray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,547 miles (-4,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    31,547 miles
    Test number
    740005557829
    • AdvisoryBattery Warning Light On
    • AdvisoryTPMS System Inactive
  2. Pass36,542 miles (+4,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    36,542 miles
    Test number
    158294055054
    • AdvisoryBattery warning light on
    • AdvisoryTPMS system inactive
  3. Pass31,547 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    31,547 miles
    Test number
    263129563405
    • AdvisoryBattery warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS system inactive
  4. Pass31,536 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    31,536 miles
    Test number
    137003135331
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
  5. Pass31,529 miles (+2,149)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    31,529 miles
    Test number
    816443487344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass29,380 miles (+2,077)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    29,380 miles
    Test number
    962918143511
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
  7. Pass27,303 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    27,303 miles
    Test number
    269616082390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  8. Fail53,748 miles (+28,364)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,748 miles
    Test number
    174826217590
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  9. Pass25,384 miles (+984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    25,384 miles
    Test number
    209353073712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Pass24,400 miles (+1,701)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,400 miles
    Test number
    388122085052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,699 miles (+32)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    22,699 miles
    Test number
    499848374048
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
  12. Fail22,667 miles (+4,720)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,667 miles
    Test number
    409672274069
    • DangerousNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
  13. Pass17,947 miles (+2,422)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    17,947 miles
    Test number
    717225883010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,525 miles (+1,168)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    15,525 miles
    Test number
    247310192003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,357 miles (+1,784)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    14,357 miles
    Test number
    169993371013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,573 miles (+1,026)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    12,573 miles
    Test number
    173694770486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,547 miles (+2,589)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    11,547 miles
    Test number
    971390079016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,958 miles (+2,018)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    8,958 miles
    Test number
    523673678069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass6,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    6,940 miles
    Test number
    111399477457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SHM 866

What vehicle is registration SHM 866 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SHM 866 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 5 Apr 2002. 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 SHM 866 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SHM 866 is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on SHM 866?
The MOT on SHM 866 is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SHM 866 done?
SHM 866 was recorded at 31,547 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 1,273 miles a year.
Has SHM 866 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SHM 866 has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on SHM 866 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jul 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on SHM 866 find?
SHM 866 passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: battery warning light on; tpms system inactive.

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