No, W885 AVE is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for W885 AVE?

The MOT for W885 AVE is valid and due for renewal on or before 23 July 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of W885 AVE?

The recorded mileage for W885 AVE is 134,318 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is W885 AVE ULEZ compliant?

No, W885 AVE does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2000 Mercedes SL 3.2L Petrol · W885 AVE

W885 AVE

2000 Mercedes SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2000. Recorded mileage 134,318 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: MERCEDES SL
Year / Origin: 2000 · Exeter
MOT Status: Valid until 23/07/2025
Road Tax: Untaxed (15/01/2023)
Recorded Mileage: 134,318 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 3.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 23/07/2025

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 15/01/2023

Mileage: 134,318 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 2000
Engine: 3199cc

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W885 AVE Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2024
134,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)

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W885 AVE Mileage History

23/11/2021129,866 mi
30/11/2021129,873 mi+7 mi
28/11/2022133,540 mi+3,667 mi
25/07/2024134,318 mi+778 mi

Average of roughly 1,668 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

W885 AVE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 17:23

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Mercedes Sl (W885 AVE) between November 2021 and July 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 25 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.

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