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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

70 BSDMOT history

70 BSD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 27 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 27,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2025.

70 BSD silver 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 11 Aug 2026
Mileage
27,080 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
70 BSD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

70 BSD was last recorded at 27,080 miles on 12 Aug 2025, 381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,699 miles · 19 Aug 2019
Between the last two tests
381 miles
Average per year
909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 27,080 miles
  • 2019 – 26,699 miles
  • 2018 – 26,326 miles
  • 2017 – 26,236 miles
  • 2016 – 25,722 miles
  • 2015 – 25,095 miles
  • 2014 – 22,942 miles
  • 2013 – 20,982 miles
  • 2012 – 18,714 miles
  • 2011 – 17,430 miles
  • 2010 – 14,803 miles
  • 2008 – 13,605 miles
  • 2007 – 11,991 miles
  • 2006 – 10,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,080 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Most brake pipes not visible ....advise drop covers and examine pipes for corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass27,080 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    27,080 miles
    Test number
    574688717816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass26,699 miles (+373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    26,699 miles
    Test number
    556505348687
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass26,326 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    26,326 miles
    Test number
    849843648554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass26,236 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    26,236 miles
    Test number
    161393565025
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryMost brake pipes not visible ....advise drop covers and examine pipes for corrosion

  5. Fail26,230 miles (+508)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,230 miles
    Test number
    715550907962
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryMost brake pipes not visible ....advise drop covers and examine pipes for corrosion

  6. Pass25,722 miles (+627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    25,722 miles
    Test number
    860543249074
    • AdvisoryCannot fully inspect vehicle due to belly plates etc obscuring components inc brake pipes etc

  7. Pass25,095 miles (+2,153)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    25,095 miles
    Test number
    316642295060
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake pipes obscured by covers etc
    • NoteCannot see inner brake pads to assess

  8. Pass22,942 miles (+1,960)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    22,942 miles
    Test number
    238345094013
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass20,982 miles (+2,268)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    20,982 miles
    Test number
    477566043042
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass18,714 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    18,714 miles
    Test number
    358616842076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail18,712 miles (+1,282)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,712 miles
    Test number
    147059632045
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass17,430 miles (+2,627)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    17,430 miles
    Test number
    527160341036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass14,803 miles (+1,198)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    14,803 miles
    Test number
    781078020067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,605 miles (+1,614)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    13,605 miles
    Test number
    832515668383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail11,991 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,991 miles
    Test number
    610016957368
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  16. Pass11,991 miles (+1,919)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    11,991 miles
    Test number
    882866257354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    10,072 miles
    Test number
    433262836351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 70 BSD

What vehicle is registration 70 BSD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 70 BSD on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 27 Nov 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 70 BSD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 70 BSD expired on 11 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 70 BSD?
The MOT on 70 BSD expired on 11 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 70 BSD done?
70 BSD was recorded at 27,080 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2025, an average of 909 miles a year.
Has 70 BSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 70 BSD has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on 70 BSD 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 70 BSD find?
70 BSD passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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