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Mercedes-Benz SL

White · Petrol · 1994 · 2,799 cc

SL 1000MOT history

SL 1000 is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 97,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2027
Mileage
97,948 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SL 1000
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SL 1000 was last recorded at 97,948 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 1,499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,449 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,499 miles
Average per year
1,733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,948 miles
  • 2025 – 96,449 miles
  • 2024 – 93,831 miles
  • 2023 – 90,916 miles
  • 2022 – 87,780 miles
  • 2021 – 85,827 miles
  • 2020 – 84,554 miles
  • 2019 – 82,919 miles
  • 2018 – 80,817 miles
  • 2017 – 77,479 miles
  • 2016 – 75,088 miles
  • 2015 – 72,280 miles
  • 2014 – 65,771 miles
  • 2013 – 65,041 miles
  • 2012 – 64,871 miles
  • 2011 – 64,160 miles
  • 2010 – 63,688 miles
  • 2009 – 63,424 miles
  • 2008 – 63,132 miles
  • 2007 – 63,038 miles
  • 2006 – 62,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,948 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,948 miles (+1,499)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    97,948 miles
    Test number
    539914128503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,449 miles (+2,618)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    96,449 miles
    Test number
    229316202054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,831 miles (+2,915)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    93,831 miles
    Test number
    209809670063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,916 miles (+3,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    90,916 miles
    Test number
    473872363968
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass87,780 miles (+1,953)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    87,780 miles
    Test number
    437451001964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    85,827 miles
    Test number
    595842863370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail85,827 miles (+1,273)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,827 miles
    Test number
    921013510561
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass84,554 miles (+1,635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,554 miles
    Test number
    368100125284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass82,919 miles (+2,102)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,919 miles
    Test number
    796458051016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,817 miles (+3,338)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    80,817 miles
    Test number
    191647841737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,479 miles (+2,391)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    77,479 miles
    Test number
    607670149127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,088 miles (+664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    75,088 miles
    Test number
    114485233085
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance.
  13. Pass74,424 miles (+2,144)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    74,424 miles
    Test number
    118721826666
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  14. Pass72,280 miles (+6,509)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    72,280 miles
    Test number
    765628865120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,771 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    65,771 miles
    Test number
    166002444175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Fail65,767 miles (+726)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,767 miles
    Test number
    885141244131
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass65,041 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    65,041 miles
    Test number
    868712973155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    64,871 miles
    Test number
    376805812411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,871 miles (+711)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,871 miles
    Test number
    997255612244
    • DangerousFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • DangerousFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
  20. Pass64,160 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    64,160 miles
    Test number
    546801421254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,688 miles (+264)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    63,688 miles
    Test number
    351433720251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,424 miles (+292)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    63,424 miles
    Test number
    361135719277
    • NoteFront Pads Worn
    • NoteRear Pads Worn
  23. Pass63,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    63,132 miles
    Test number
    362300498157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail63,124 miles (+86)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,124 miles
    Test number
    741820498191
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  25. Pass63,038 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    63,038 miles
    Test number
    162144287199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    62,657 miles
    Test number
    370674746174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SL 1000

What vehicle is registration SL 1000 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SL 1000 on a white petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Jan 1994. 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 SL 1000 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SL 1000 is valid until 1 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on SL 1000?
The MOT on SL 1000 is valid until 1 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SL 1000 done?
SL 1000 was recorded at 97,948 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 1,733 miles a year.
Has SL 1000 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SL 1000 has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on SL 1000 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 SL 1000 find?
SL 1000 passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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