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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 5,439 cc

X99 KALMOT history

X99 KAL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 5 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 74,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

X99 KAL black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
74,508 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X99 KAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X99 KAL was last recorded at 74,508 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 2,887 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,621 miles · 14 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
2,887 miles
Average per year
3,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,508 miles
  • 2021 – 71,621 miles
  • 2020 – 66,936 miles
  • 2019 – 63,322 miles
  • 2018 – 55,024 miles
  • 2016 – 52,322 miles
  • 2015 – 49,745 miles
  • 2014 – 48,608 miles
  • 2013 – 47,543 miles
  • 2012 – 46,047 miles
  • 2011 – 43,141 miles
  • 2010 – 39,200 miles
  • 2009 – 34,080 miles
  • 2008 – 26,443 miles
  • 2007 – 22,206 miles
  • 2006 – 17,131 miles
  • 2005 – 8,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,508 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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,508 miles (+2,887)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    74,508 miles
    Test number
    207000241387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,621 miles (+4,685)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,621 miles
    Test number
    673604203029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass66,936 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    66,936 miles
    Test number
    233671902342
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail66,936 miles (+3,614)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,936 miles
    Test number
    145765943820
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass63,322 miles (+4,713)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    63,322 miles
    Test number
    332696903560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass58,609 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    58,609 miles
    Test number
    880048781600
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail58,593 miles (+3,569)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,593 miles
    Test number
    950229084504
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres are worn heavily on inner edge
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres treads are perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wheel rim buckled

  8. Pass55,024 miles (+2,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    55,024 miles
    Test number
    214143237997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Inner track rod joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  9. Pass52,322 miles (+2,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    52,322 miles
    Test number
    724319725763
    • AdvisoryBoth front steering arm inner ball joint pivots have slight play.

  10. Pass49,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    49,745 miles
    Test number
    969135255805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,745 miles (+1,137)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,745 miles
    Test number
    789843036138
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  12. Pass48,608 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    48,608 miles
    Test number
    117804914382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail48,608 miles (+1,065)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,608 miles
    Test number
    799944414326
    • FailureSteering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass47,543 miles (+10)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    47,543 miles
    Test number
    138122753297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail47,533 miles (+1,486)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,533 miles
    Test number
    859336143215
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass46,047 miles (+2,906)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,047 miles
    Test number
    197059642263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass43,141 miles (+3,941)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    43,141 miles
    Test number
    535589981199
    • NoteAll road wheels running slightly running out of line
    • NoteFront under tray damaged
    • NotePlastic cover fitted to complete under side

  18. Pass39,200 miles (+5,120)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,200 miles
    Test number
    212319870452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to both door shuts
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to both sills
    • NoteUndertrays fitted

  19. Pass34,080 miles (+7,637)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    34,080 miles
    Test number
    194332569112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,443 miles
    Test number
    610923968158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,443 miles (+4,237)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,443 miles
    Test number
    731163868122
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

  22. Pass22,206 miles (+5,075)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    22,206 miles
    Test number
    244709187268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  23. Pass17,131 miles (+8,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    17,131 miles
    Test number
    500348996222
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass8,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    8,660 miles
    Test number
    454294705462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail8,660 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,660 miles
    Test number
    321064205397
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about X99 KAL

Does X99 KAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X99 KAL is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X99 KAL?
The MOT on X99 KAL is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X99 KAL done?
X99 KAL was recorded at 74,508 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 3,194 miles a year.
Has X99 KAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X99 KAL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on X99 KAL 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 X99 KAL find?
X99 KAL passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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