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Mercedes-Benz 500

Blue and Black · Petrol · 1988 · 4,973 cc

SL 7613MOT history

SL 7613 is a blue and black petrol Mercedes-Benz 500 first used on 1 Oct 1988. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
96,174 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SL 7613
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
500
Colour
Blue and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
1 Oct 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SL 7613 was last recorded at 96,174 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 550 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,624 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
550 miles
Average per year
1,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,174 miles
  • 2025 – 95,624 miles
  • 2024 – 94,736 miles
  • 2023 – 93,434 miles
  • 2022 – 92,742 miles
  • 2021 – 92,659 miles
  • 2019 – 92,415 miles
  • 2018 – 92,174 miles
  • 2017 – 91,919 miles
  • 2016 – 90,902 miles
  • 2015 – 90,351 miles
  • 2014 – 89,446 miles
  • 2013 – 86,641 miles
  • 2012 – 83,730 miles
  • 2011 – 77,988 miles
  • 2010 – 71,375 miles
  • 2009 – 70,593 miles
  • 2008 – 70,526 miles
  • 2006 – 70,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,174 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • 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))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 has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak steering box / gearbox areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,174 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    96,174 miles
    Test number
    144961285552
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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. Fail96,174 miles (+550)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,174 miles
    Test number
    131841632265
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black and silver number plates (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))

  3. Pass95,624 miles (+888)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    95,624 miles
    Test number
    153017735743
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass94,736 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    94,736 miles
    Test number
    949349729350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail94,736 miles (+1,302)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,736 miles
    Test number
    464489344332
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate inscription illegible both front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass93,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    93,434 miles
    Test number
    326119719942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail93,433 miles (+691)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,433 miles
    Test number
    701698388826
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass92,742 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    92,742 miles
    Test number
    678953235172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,659 miles (+244)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    92,659 miles
    Test number
    351146726188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    92,415 miles
    Test number
    902072658735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail92,415 miles (+241)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,415 miles
    Test number
    596266037116
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass92,174 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    92,174 miles
    Test number
    674399671675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  13. Fail92,174 miles (+255)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,174 miles
    Test number
    974172225942
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  14. Pass91,919 miles (+1,017)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    91,919 miles
    Test number
    577749554784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,902 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    90,902 miles
    Test number
    741141731115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak steering box / gearbox areas

  16. Fail90,900 miles (+549)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,900 miles
    Test number
    658051677759
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle service brake 37% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak steering box / gearbox areas

  17. Pass90,351 miles (+905)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    90,351 miles
    Test number
    123615223511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail89,446 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,446 miles
    Test number
    819657444242
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

  19. Pass89,446 miles (+593)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    89,446 miles
    Test number
    926547844247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail88,853 miles (+2,212)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,853 miles
    Test number
    589651094104
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  21. Pass86,641 miles (+2,911)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    86,641 miles
    Test number
    306089463229
    • NoteFront shocks deteriorating
    • NoteRear subframe bushes deteriorated

  22. Pass83,730 miles (+5,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    83,730 miles
    Test number
    699422252270
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  23. Pass77,988 miles (+6,613)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    77,988 miles
    Test number
    667871921241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,375 miles (+782)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    71,375 miles
    Test number
    952554690249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass70,593 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    70,593 miles
    Test number
    692863119104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass70,526 miles (+369)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    70,526 miles
    Test number
    773786238197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass70,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    70,157 miles
    Test number
    931920606288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SL 7613

What vehicle is registration SL 7613 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SL 7613 on a blue and black petrol Mercedes-Benz 500 first used on 1 Oct 1988. 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 7613 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SL 7613 is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on SL 7613?
The MOT on SL 7613 is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SL 7613 done?
SL 7613 was recorded at 96,174 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 1,293 miles a year.
Has SL 7613 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SL 7613 has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on SL 7613 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 7613 find?
SL 7613 passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 2 more.

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