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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

704 WMBMOT history

704 WMB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 29 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 57,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

704 WMB 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 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
57,405 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
704 WMB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

704 WMB was last recorded at 57,405 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 1,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,196 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,209 miles
Average per year
2,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,405 miles
  • 2025 – 56,196 miles
  • 2024 – 54,232 miles
  • 2023 – 52,615 miles
  • 2022 – 50,845 miles
  • 2021 – 48,604 miles
  • 2020 – 46,205 miles
  • 2019 – 45,845 miles
  • 2018 – 44,403 miles
  • 2017 – 43,899 miles
  • 2016 – 42,582 miles
  • 2015 – 40,584 miles
  • 2014 – 39,877 miles
  • 2013 – 38,957 miles
  • 2012 – 37,695 miles
  • 2011 – 35,351 miles
  • 2010 – 31,138 miles
  • 2009 – 27,286 miles
  • 2008 – 21,711 miles
  • 2007 – 18,704 miles
  • 2006 – 15,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,405 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,405 miles (+1,209)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    57,405 miles
    Test number
    820708807514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass56,196 miles (+1,964)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    56,196 miles
    Test number
    570067942455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass54,232 miles (+1,617)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    54,232 miles
    Test number
    584279859357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,615 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    52,615 miles
    Test number
    837484082367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail52,556 miles (+1,711)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,556 miles
    Test number
    527376172246
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front lower control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front lower control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass50,845 miles (+2,241)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    50,845 miles
    Test number
    821786859462
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower front arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass48,604 miles (+2,399)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    48,604 miles
    Test number
    523970944603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,205 miles (+360)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    46,205 miles
    Test number
    322834549914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,845 miles (+1,442)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    45,845 miles
    Test number
    819602419695
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass44,403 miles (+504)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    44,403 miles
    Test number
    207102006851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,899 miles (+1,317)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    43,899 miles
    Test number
    994654748189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,582 miles (+1,998)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    42,582 miles
    Test number
    942602034299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,584 miles (+707)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    40,584 miles
    Test number
    946087795184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,877 miles (+920)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    39,877 miles
    Test number
    516557574124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteTPMS warning on
    • NoteFront wheel bearings have very slight play

  15. Pass38,957 miles (+1,262)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    38,957 miles
    Test number
    795426993172
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

  16. Pass37,695 miles (+2,344)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    37,695 miles
    Test number
    589569192161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,351 miles (+4,213)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    35,351 miles
    Test number
    309742441208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,138 miles (+3,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    31,138 miles
    Test number
    950522320260
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass27,286 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    27,286 miles
    Test number
    884384629204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,285 miles (+5,574)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,285 miles
    Test number
    612573329293
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  21. Pass21,711 miles (+3,007)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    21,711 miles
    Test number
    461946958169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,704 miles (+3,585)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    18,704 miles
    Test number
    953744717102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    15,119 miles
    Test number
    622868716110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 704 WMB

What vehicle is registration 704 WMB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 704 WMB on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 29 Mar 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 704 WMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 704 WMB is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 704 WMB?
The MOT on 704 WMB is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 704 WMB done?
704 WMB was recorded at 57,405 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 2,074 miles a year.
Has 704 WMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 704 WMB has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on 704 WMB 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 704 WMB find?
704 WMB passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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