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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

20 HPCMOT history

20 HPC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 14 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 122,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

20 HPC 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 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
122,006 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
20 HPC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

20 HPC was last recorded at 122,006 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 1,357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,649 miles · 29 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,357 miles
Average per year
4,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,006 miles
  • 2024 – 120,649 miles
  • 2023 – 118,831 miles
  • 2022 – 114,684 miles
  • 2021 – 111,602 miles
  • 2019 – 108,177 miles
  • 2018 – 105,597 miles
  • 2016 – 105,563 miles
  • 2015 – 103,869 miles
  • 2014 – 102,037 miles
  • 2013 – 99,953 miles
  • 2012 – 96,994 miles
  • 2011 – 89,207 miles
  • 2010 – 87,933 miles
  • 2009 – 74,451 miles
  • 2008 – 62,779 miles
  • 2007 – 48,474 miles
  • 2006 – 35,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,006 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,006 miles (+1,357)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    122,006 miles
    Test number
    452199956336
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass120,649 miles (+1,818)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    120,649 miles
    Test number
    784739911173
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass118,831 miles (+4,147)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    118,831 miles
    Test number
    751397943620
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  4. Pass114,684 miles (+3,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    114,684 miles
    Test number
    725609487486
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,602 miles (+3,425)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    111,602 miles
    Test number
    854946883773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,177 miles (+2,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,177 miles
    Test number
    619015593580
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

  7. Pass105,597 miles (+34)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    105,597 miles
    Test number
    298877132458
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components

  8. Fail105,563 miles (+1,694)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,563 miles
    Test number
    511445146508
    • FailureElectrical wiring insecure by accelerator pedal (1.9.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom balljoint of air suspension unit (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom balljoint of air suspension unit (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass103,869 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    103,869 miles
    Test number
    408302594180
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Fail103,869 miles (+1,832)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,869 miles
    Test number
    541126891393
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass102,037 miles (+2,084)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    102,037 miles
    Test number
    526920604329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres showing signs of deterioration/cracking to inner sidewall
    • NoteBoth rear tyres showing signs of deterioration

  12. Pass99,953 miles (+2,959)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    99,953 miles
    Test number
    529058513363
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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

  13. Pass96,994 miles (+7,787)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    96,994 miles
    Test number
    376031012388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,207 miles (+1,274)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    89,207 miles
    Test number
    529091041315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,933 miles (+13,482)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    87,933 miles
    Test number
    312084240356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,451 miles (+11,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    74,451 miles
    Test number
    442519199222
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail62,779 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,779 miles
    Test number
    754058618334
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
    • NoteAll items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

  18. Pass62,779 miles (+14,305)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    62,779 miles
    Test number
    870838118341
    • NoteAll items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

  19. Pass48,474 miles (+13,396)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    48,474 miles
    Test number
    864108117356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    35,078 miles
    Test number
    412314316360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 20 HPC

What vehicle is registration 20 HPC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 20 HPC on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 14 Nov 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 20 HPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 20 HPC is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 20 HPC?
The MOT on 20 HPC is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 20 HPC done?
20 HPC was recorded at 122,006 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 4,554 miles a year.
Has 20 HPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 20 HPC has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on 20 HPC 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 20 HPC find?
20 HPC passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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