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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 6,208 cc

61 GSMOT history

61 GS is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 27 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 51,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
51,421 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
61 GS
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,208 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

61 GS was last recorded at 51,421 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 2,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,310 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,111 miles
Average per year
2,841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,421 miles
  • 2025 – 49,310 miles
  • 2024 – 47,593 miles
  • 2023 – 41,986 miles
  • 2022 – 39,890 miles
  • 2021 – 34,245 miles
  • 2019 – 28,005 miles
  • 2018 – 23,172 miles
  • 2017 – 20,892 miles
  • 2016 – 19,855 miles
  • 2015 – 19,440 miles
  • 2014 – 17,549 miles
  • 2013 – 13,525 miles
  • 2012 – 9,874 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,421 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 suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,421 miles (+2,111)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    51,421 miles
    Test number
    786153271266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass49,310 miles (+1,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    49,310 miles
    Test number
    156706974720
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin NSF - OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play NSF - OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass47,593 miles (+2,308)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    47,593 miles
    Test number
    467849117108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,285 miles (+3,299)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    45,285 miles
    Test number
    315939978611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,986 miles (+2,096)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    41,986 miles
    Test number
    665273676909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,890 miles (+5,645)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    39,890 miles
    Test number
    779513303998
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Suspect adjustment of taper bearing. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked on inside shoulder. Recommend replacement. 285/30R19 98Y MO1. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer sidewall. No cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked on inside shoulder. Recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass34,245 miles (+6,240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    34,245 miles
    Test number
    840718154888
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass28,005 miles (+4,833)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    28,005 miles
    Test number
    486164444393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass23,172 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    23,172 miles
    Test number
    603644460090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,313 miles (+1,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    22,313 miles
    Test number
    712393689389
    • AdvisoryCentral Front small oil leak on undertray
  11. Pass20,892 miles (+1,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    20,892 miles
    Test number
    491113000980
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has a nail
  12. Pass19,855 miles (+415)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    19,855 miles
    Test number
    697752329675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,440 miles (+1,891)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    19,440 miles
    Test number
    387902885099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,549 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    17,549 miles
    Test number
    159313484059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  15. Fail17,549 miles (+4,024)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,549 miles
    Test number
    309791574065
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  16. Pass13,525 miles (+3,651)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    13,525 miles
    Test number
    106596263035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass9,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    9,874 miles
    Test number
    345376862073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 61 GS

What vehicle is registration 61 GS currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 61 GS on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 27 Mar 2009. 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 61 GS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 61 GS is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 61 GS?
The MOT on 61 GS is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 61 GS done?
61 GS was recorded at 51,421 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 2,841 miles a year.
Has 61 GS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 61 GS has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2014.
Has the mileage on 61 GS 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 61 GS find?
61 GS passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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