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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 5,513 cc

5 PODMOT history

5 POD is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 24 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 56,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2025.

5 POD black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2026
Mileage
56,971 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5 POD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,513 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

5 POD was last recorded at 56,971 miles on 8 Aug 2025, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,931 miles · 22 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
1,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,971 miles
  • 2024 – 56,931 miles
  • 2023 – 56,719 miles
  • 2022 – 56,372 miles
  • 2021 – 55,862 miles
  • 2020 – 54,918 miles
  • 2019 – 54,575 miles
  • 2018 – 54,285 miles
  • 2017 – 53,582 miles
  • 2016 – 52,605 miles
  • 2015 – 51,891 miles
  • 2014 – 50,386 miles
  • 2013 – 48,038 miles
  • 2012 – 44,173 miles
  • 2011 – 40,635 miles
  • 2010 – 36,502 miles
  • 2009 – 34,151 miles
  • 2008 – 29,373 miles
  • 2006 – 19,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,971 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,971 miles (+40)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    56,971 miles
    Test number
    629423110642
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass56,931 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    56,931 miles
    Test number
    910017854720
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded (inner face)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail56,931 miles (+212)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,931 miles
    Test number
    876079491333
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass56,719 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    56,719 miles
    Test number
    735460408517
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail56,714 miles (+342)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,714 miles
    Test number
    810124033400
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass56,372 miles (+510)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    56,372 miles
    Test number
    638071692611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass55,862 miles (+944)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    55,862 miles
    Test number
    237004468824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,918 miles (+343)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    54,918 miles
    Test number
    734359313914
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass54,575 miles (+290)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,575 miles
    Test number
    817259013350
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension unit dust cover perished

  10. Pass54,285 miles (+703)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    54,285 miles
    Test number
    899247521043
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perishing

  11. Pass53,582 miles (+977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,582 miles
    Test number
    150078860397
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres perishing

  12. Pass52,605 miles (+714)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    52,605 miles
    Test number
    644004193537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,891 miles (+1,505)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    51,891 miles
    Test number
    258111835118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,386 miles (+2,348)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    50,386 miles
    Test number
    897382244175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,038 miles (+3,865)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    48,038 miles
    Test number
    809931543121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,173 miles (+3,538)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    44,173 miles
    Test number
    587831012133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,635 miles (+4,133)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    40,635 miles
    Test number
    726766721178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,502 miles (+2,351)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    36,502 miles
    Test number
    763963400109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,151 miles (+4,778)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    34,151 miles
    Test number
    781600649193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,373 miles (+9,761)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,373 miles
    Test number
    994850758175
    • NoteSlight play in O/S/R lower hub support bush

  21. Pass19,612 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    19,612 miles
    Test number
    851111686131
    • NoteFront Tyres wearing on edge's.
    • NoteRear Tyres worn on centre's to 2mm.

Questions about 5 POD

What vehicle is registration 5 POD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5 POD on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 24 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 5 POD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 5 POD expired on 21 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 5 POD?
The MOT on 5 POD expired on 21 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 5 POD done?
5 POD was recorded at 56,971 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2025, an average of 1,955 miles a year.
Has 5 POD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5 POD has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on 5 POD 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 5 POD find?
5 POD passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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