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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

6 SAVMOT history

6 SAV is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 27 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 106,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

6 SAV 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 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
106,405 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
6 SAV
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

6 SAV was last recorded at 106,405 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,405 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,405 miles
  • 2024 – 99,008 miles
  • 2023 – 89,546 miles
  • 2022 – 83,149 miles
  • 2021 – 77,489 miles
  • 2020 – 73,257 miles
  • 2019 – 65,771 miles
  • 2018 – 59,203 miles
  • 2017 – 57,001 miles
  • 2016 – 54,105 miles
  • 2015 – 51,429 miles
  • 2014 – 49,074 miles
  • 2013 – 46,069 miles
  • 2011 – 38,701 miles
  • 2009 – 33,376 miles
  • 2008 – 25,920 miles
  • 2007 – 20,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,405 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryEngine - oil leaks

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,405 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    106,405 miles
    Test number
    796295660918
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine - oil leaks
  2. Fail106,405 miles (+7,397)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,405 miles
    Test number
    707217149950
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass99,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    99,008 miles
    Test number
    348950871454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail99,008 miles (+9,462)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,008 miles
    Test number
    905235708382
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass89,546 miles (+6,397)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    89,546 miles
    Test number
    600495230889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass83,149 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    83,149 miles
    Test number
    208517361616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm joint) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower suspension arm joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm joint) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail83,149 miles (+5,660)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,149 miles
    Test number
    827613421475
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower susension arm joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm joint) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower suspension arm joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm joint) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass77,489 miles (+4,232)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    77,489 miles
    Test number
    983707744652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play bottom of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play bottom of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass73,257 miles (+7,486)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    73,257 miles
    Test number
    447027895950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,771 miles (+6,568)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    65,771 miles
    Test number
    266665822438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,203 miles (+2,202)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,203 miles
    Test number
    985092533840
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass57,001 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,001 miles
    Test number
    165822738473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE INNER TREAD WEAR
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Fail56,999 miles (+2,894)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,999 miles
    Test number
    801341466405
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE INNER TREAD WEAR
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Pass54,105 miles (+2,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    54,105 miles
    Test number
    248418651267
    • AdvisoryNEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE INNER TREAD WEAR
  15. Pass51,429 miles (+2,355)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,429 miles
    Test number
    959286285091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOff side front tyre wear
    • NoteOff side rear and off side front shockabsorbers slight dampness off oil
    • NoteOff side rear tyre outer side wall deteriorating and inner tread wear
  16. Pass49,074 miles (+3,005)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    49,074 miles
    Test number
    608376624181
    • NoteOFF SIDE FRONT TYRE INNER TREAD WEAR
  17. Pass46,069 miles (+7,368)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,069 miles
    Test number
    105342693096
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  18. Pass38,701 miles (+5,325)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    38,701 miles
    Test number
    425086621147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,376 miles (+7,456)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    33,376 miles
    Test number
    101630559370
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise os front cuts on outer side wall.
  20. Pass25,920 miles (+4,957)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    25,920 miles
    Test number
    451432228140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,963 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    20,963 miles
    Test number
    910832327120
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 6 SAV

What vehicle is registration 6 SAV currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 6 SAV on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 27 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 6 SAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6 SAV is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 6 SAV?
The MOT on 6 SAV is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 6 SAV done?
6 SAV was recorded at 106,405 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 4,563 miles a year.
Has 6 SAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 6 SAV has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on 6 SAV 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 6 SAV find?
6 SAV passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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