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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc

6531 DNMOT history

6531 DN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 60,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

6531 DN silver 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 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
60,937 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
6531 DN
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

6531 DN was last recorded at 60,937 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 1,545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,392 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,545 miles
Average per year
1,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,937 miles
  • 2025 – 59,392 miles
  • 2024 – 58,719 miles
  • 2023 – 57,934 miles
  • 2022 – 57,231 miles
  • 2021 – 55,584 miles
  • 2020 – 54,589 miles
  • 2019 – 53,253 miles
  • 2018 – 52,547 miles
  • 2017 – 52,084 miles
  • 2016 – 51,408 miles
  • 2015 – 50,371 miles
  • 2014 – 49,146 miles
  • 2013 – 48,062 miles
  • 2012 – 46,737 miles
  • 2011 – 44,969 miles
  • 2010 – 42,773 miles
  • 2009 – 40,489 miles
  • 2008 – 37,174 miles
  • 2007 – 33,247 miles
  • 2006 – 22,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,937 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,937 miles (+1,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    60,937 miles
    Test number
    422197218475
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass59,392 miles (+673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    59,392 miles
    Test number
    577769619706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass58,719 miles (+785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    58,719 miles
    Test number
    302120555115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass57,934 miles (+703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    57,934 miles
    Test number
    242602726968
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass57,231 miles (+1,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    57,231 miles
    Test number
    415251655659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryStability Sensor wiring damaged by rear diff
  6. Pass55,584 miles (+995)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    55,584 miles
    Test number
    430431672486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,589 miles (+1,336)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    54,589 miles
    Test number
    264162199220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,253 miles (+706)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,253 miles
    Test number
    324717217561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,547 miles (+463)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    52,547 miles
    Test number
    924200207756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,084 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    52,084 miles
    Test number
    708676849560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,408 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    51,408 miles
    Test number
    976157669675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  12. Fail51,402 miles (+1,031)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,402 miles
    Test number
    271699886237
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  13. Pass50,371 miles (+1,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,371 miles
    Test number
    133149144981
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  14. Pass49,146 miles (+1,084)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    49,146 miles
    Test number
    629066784257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,062 miles (+1,325)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    48,062 miles
    Test number
    997625393205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,737 miles (+1,768)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    46,737 miles
    Test number
    846571092246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass44,969 miles (+2,196)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    44,969 miles
    Test number
    987791591208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,773 miles (+2,284)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    42,773 miles
    Test number
    961755880218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,489 miles (+3,315)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    40,489 miles
    Test number
    341801509335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,174 miles (+3,927)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    37,174 miles
    Test number
    914841398283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,247 miles (+10,719)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    33,247 miles
    Test number
    443722407461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    22,528 miles
    Test number
    360801126225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 6531 DN

What vehicle is registration 6531 DN currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 6531 DN on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Sept 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 6531 DN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6531 DN is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 6531 DN?
The MOT on 6531 DN is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 6531 DN done?
6531 DN was recorded at 60,937 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 1,909 miles a year.
Has 6531 DN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 6531 DN has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on 6531 DN 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 6531 DN find?
6531 DN passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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