Mercedes-Benz SL
Gold · Petrol · 1995 · 3,199 cc
VBP 14MOT history
VBP 14 is a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 29 Sept 1995. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 14,398 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 14,398 mi
- At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 8 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- VBP 14
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 29 Sept 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
VBP 14 was last recorded at 14,398 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 14,357 miles · 24 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 41 miles
- Average per year
- 7 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 14,398 miles
- 2025 – 14,357 miles
- 2024 – 14,289 miles
- 2013 – 14,281 miles
- 2010 – 14,274 miles
- 2008 – 14,274 miles
- 2007 – 14,274 miles
- 2006 – 14,253 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass14,398 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front wipers smear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Possible original tyres fitted to vehicle, recommend replacement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
10 tests since 16 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass14,398 miles (+41)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 14,398 miles
- Test number
- 185696839326
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass14,357 miles (+68)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 14,357 miles
- Test number
- 598021660014
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass14,289 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 14,289 miles
- Test number
- 381763721682
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront wipers smear
- 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPossible original tyres fitted to vehicle, recommend replacement
Fail14,289 miles (+8)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,289 miles
- Test number
- 891912460484
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords crack opened to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront wipers smear
- 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPossible original tyres fitted to vehicle, recommend replacement
Pass14,281 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 14,281 miles
- Test number
- 307291423421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,274 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 14,274 miles
- Test number
- 434438670232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,274 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,274 miles
- Test number
- 673084370271
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Pass14,274 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 14,274 miles
- Test number
- 241166468206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,274 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 14,274 miles
- Test number
- 201095487226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,253 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 14,253 miles
- Test number
- 360359656272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about VBP 14
- What vehicle is registration VBP 14 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show VBP 14 on a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 29 Sept 1995. 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 VBP 14 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VBP 14 is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on VBP 14?
- The MOT on VBP 14 is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has VBP 14 done?
- VBP 14 was recorded at 14,398 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 7 miles a year.
- Has VBP 14 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. VBP 14 has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on VBP 14 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 VBP 14 find?
- VBP 14 passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.
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