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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

44 UWLMOT history

44 UWL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 110,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

44 UWL 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 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
110,990 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
44 UWL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

44 UWL was last recorded at 110,990 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,776 miles · 15 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
214 miles
Average per year
3,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,990 miles
  • 2022 – 110,776 miles
  • 2021 – 110,372 miles
  • 2019 – 107,820 miles
  • 2018 – 105,518 miles
  • 2017 – 104,067 miles
  • 2016 – 102,776 miles
  • 2015 – 98,925 miles
  • 2014 – 96,268 miles
  • 2013 – 91,303 miles
  • 2012 – 85,915 miles
  • 2011 – 81,504 miles
  • 2010 – 74,905 miles
  • 2009 – 60,276 miles
  • 2008 – 47,197 miles
  • 2007 – 36,684 miles
  • 2006 – 30,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,990 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (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.

  • Coolant hose damaged

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,990 miles (+214)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    110,990 miles
    Test number
    268860998462
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass110,776 miles (+404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    110,776 miles
    Test number
    779108064961
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass110,372 miles (+2,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    110,372 miles
    Test number
    752902074932
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass107,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,820 miles
    Test number
    111850787103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail107,820 miles (+2,302)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,820 miles
    Test number
    717191011413
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass105,518 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    105,518 miles
    Test number
    923594194518
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant hose damaged

  7. Fail105,497 miles (+1,430)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,497 miles
    Test number
    238571761000
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant hose damaged

  8. Pass104,067 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    104,067 miles
    Test number
    640987784096
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant hose damaged

  9. Fail104,045 miles (+1,269)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,045 miles
    Test number
    324248558489
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant hose damaged

  10. Pass102,776 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    102,776 miles
    Test number
    349248336598
    • AdvisoryCoolant hose damaged
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged

  11. Fail102,776 miles (+3,851)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,776 miles
    Test number
    602767284949
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoolant hose damaged
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged

  12. Pass98,925 miles (+2,657)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    98,925 miles
    Test number
    890684248331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,268 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    96,268 miles
    Test number
    428550524243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust rattle
    • NoteSlight play in drivers rear lower suspension arm
    • NoteSlight play in passenger track rod end

  14. Fail96,268 miles (+4,965)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,268 miles
    Test number
    388010924465
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust rattle
    • NoteSlight play in drivers rear lower suspension arm
    • NoteSlight play in passenger track rod end

  15. Pass91,303 miles (+5,388)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    91,303 miles
    Test number
    655751213214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,915 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    85,915 miles
    Test number
    197702622235
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth front discs have micro fractures at drillings

  17. Fail85,915 miles (+4,411)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,915 miles
    Test number
    328919202433
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth front discs have micro fractures at drillings

  18. Pass81,504 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    81,504 miles
    Test number
    798370281199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  19. Fail81,504 miles (+6,599)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,504 miles
    Test number
    516010381126
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  20. Pass74,905 miles (+14,629)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    74,905 miles
    Test number
    193814580229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  21. Pass60,276 miles (+589)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    60,276 miles
    Test number
    162851019276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,687 miles (+12,490)4 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,687 miles
    Test number
    294186309138
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • DangerousNearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousOffside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSRS light on

  23. Pass47,197 miles (+10,513)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    47,197 miles
    Test number
    691645348275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront brake discs cracking

  24. Pass36,684 miles (+6,555)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,684 miles
    Test number
    752536047238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    30,129 miles
    Test number
    511461116138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 44 UWL

What vehicle is registration 44 UWL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 44 UWL on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 May 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 44 UWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 44 UWL is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 44 UWL?
The MOT on 44 UWL is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 44 UWL done?
44 UWL was recorded at 110,990 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 3,994 miles a year.
Has 44 UWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 44 UWL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on 44 UWL 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 44 UWL find?
44 UWL passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged.

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