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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

102 GOVMOT history

102 GOV is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 16 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 91,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

102 GOV blue Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
91,722 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
102 GOV
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

102 GOV was last recorded at 91,722 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 1,532 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,190 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,532 miles
Average per year
3,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,722 miles
  • 2025 – 90,190 miles
  • 2024 – 88,464 miles
  • 2023 – 87,231 miles
  • 2022 – 86,500 miles
  • 2021 – 86,229 miles
  • 2019 – 85,492 miles
  • 2018 – 84,360 miles
  • 2016 – 83,519 miles
  • 2015 – 82,719 miles
  • 2014 – 81,656 miles
  • 2013 – 79,057 miles
  • 2012 – 75,390 miles
  • 2011 – 66,830 miles
  • 2010 – 64,469 miles
  • 2009 – 54,736 miles
  • 2008 – 45,616 miles
  • 2007 – 37,464 miles
  • 2006 – 27,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,722 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Air strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Air strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,722 miles (+1,532)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    91,722 miles
    Test number
    823261844172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Air strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Air strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass90,190 miles (+1,726)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    90,190 miles
    Test number
    719916242898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,464 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    88,464 miles
    Test number
    571931278609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail88,459 miles (+1,228)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,459 miles
    Test number
    984643681478
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass87,231 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    87,231 miles
    Test number
    370010969601
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail87,228 miles (+728)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,228 miles
    Test number
    972754326111
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass86,500 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    86,500 miles
    Test number
    953032623502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,229 miles (+737)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    86,229 miles
    Test number
    845696685867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside crack in repeater lamp lens[door mirror]
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass85,492 miles (+1,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,492 miles
    Test number
    661466567311
    • AdvisoryDiscs need changing soon
    • AdvisoryPlay in front lower arm bushes
  10. Pass84,360 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    84,360 miles
    Test number
    363799483899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs scored (3.5.1i)
  11. Fail84,349 miles (+830)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,349 miles
    Test number
    924631816525
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs scored (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass83,519 miles (+800)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    83,519 miles
    Test number
    372068632625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,719 miles (+1,063)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    82,719 miles
    Test number
    157496290649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,656 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    81,656 miles
    Test number
    705289434332
    • NoteService brake light on
  15. Fail81,656 miles (+2,599)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,656 miles
    Test number
    119298334303
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteService brake light on
  16. Pass79,057 miles (+3,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    79,057 miles
    Test number
    869410013398
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass75,390 miles (+8,560)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    75,390 miles
    Test number
    695699162229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSrs warning light staying on
  18. Pass66,830 miles (+2,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    66,830 miles
    Test number
    456371821296
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass64,469 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    64,469 miles
    Test number
    931755410252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail64,465 miles (+9,729)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,465 miles
    Test number
    654604910236
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  21. Pass54,736 miles (+9,120)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    54,736 miles
    Test number
    241194309283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,616 miles (+8,152)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,616 miles
    Test number
    273495608286
    • NoteO/side front tyre wearing on inner edge
  23. Pass37,464 miles (+137)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    37,464 miles
    Test number
    334823117446
    • NoteOffside door mirror glass slightly insecure, recomend replacement
  24. Fail37,327 miles (+9,397)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,327 miles
    Test number
    323978207427
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
  25. Pass27,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    27,930 miles
    Test number
    322369806245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 102 GOV

What vehicle is registration 102 GOV currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 102 GOV on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 16 Jun 2003. 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 102 GOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 102 GOV is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 102 GOV?
The MOT on 102 GOV is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 102 GOV done?
102 GOV was recorded at 91,722 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 3,180 miles a year.
Has 102 GOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 102 GOV has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on 102 GOV 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 102 GOV find?
102 GOV passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play air strut; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play air strut.

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