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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

4 RDJMOT history

4 RDJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 14 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 56,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

4 RDJ black 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 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
56,764 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
4 RDJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

4 RDJ was last recorded at 56,764 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,604 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
160 miles
Average per year
2,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,764 miles
  • 2025 – 56,604 miles
  • 2024 – 56,571 miles
  • 2023 – 56,521 miles
  • 2022 – 56,468 miles
  • 2021 – 56,443 miles
  • 2019 – 56,383 miles
  • 2018 – 56,356 miles
  • 2015 – 56,328 miles
  • 2014 – 56,296 miles
  • 2013 – 56,260 miles
  • 2011 – 53,421 miles
  • 2010 – 43,754 miles
  • 2009 – 38,117 miles
  • 2008 – 31,181 miles
  • 2007 – 23,503 miles
  • 2006 – 14,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,764 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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,764 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    56,764 miles
    Test number
    650714365645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass56,604 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    56,604 miles
    Test number
    259911405918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass56,571 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    56,571 miles
    Test number
    370649161199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,521 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    56,521 miles
    Test number
    957907998612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,468 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    56,468 miles
    Test number
    375024916579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. Pass56,443 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    56,443 miles
    Test number
    732537208968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,383 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,383 miles
    Test number
    129823213001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,356 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    56,356 miles
    Test number
    223425357436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,328 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,328 miles
    Test number
    386203214430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
  10. Pass56,296 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,296 miles
    Test number
    938432404221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,260 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    56,260 miles
    Test number
    537307403262
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Fail56,260 miles (+2,839)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,260 miles
    Test number
    336520203473
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass53,421 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    53,421 miles
    Test number
    346705901191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail53,397 miles (+9,643)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,397 miles
    Test number
    538723901198
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass43,754 miles (+5,637)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,754 miles
    Test number
    183582360017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,117 miles
    Test number
    811334669045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,117 miles (+6,936)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,117 miles
    Test number
    304124869047
    • FailureCentre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureCentre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
  18. Pass31,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,181 miles
    Test number
    483920588027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,181 miles (+7,678)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,181 miles
    Test number
    462889278039
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  20. Pass23,503 miles (+9,452)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    23,503 miles
    Test number
    233787937474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    14,051 miles
    Test number
    414337236153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 4 RDJ

What vehicle is registration 4 RDJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 4 RDJ on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 14 Apr 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 4 RDJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 4 RDJ is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 4 RDJ?
The MOT on 4 RDJ is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 4 RDJ done?
4 RDJ was recorded at 56,764 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 2,111 miles a year.
Has 4 RDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 4 RDJ has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2013.
Has the mileage on 4 RDJ 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 4 RDJ find?
4 RDJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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