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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

729 GTVMOT history

729 GTV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 16 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 57,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

729 GTV 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 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
57,749 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
729 GTV
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

729 GTV was last recorded at 57,749 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 2,463 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,286 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,463 miles
Average per year
2,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,749 miles
  • 2025 – 55,286 miles
  • 2024 – 54,701 miles
  • 2023 – 50,968 miles
  • 2022 – 47,468 miles
  • 2021 – 46,688 miles
  • 2020 – 45,726 miles
  • 2019 – 42,656 miles
  • 2017 – 41,514 miles
  • 2016 – 39,690 miles
  • 2015 – 36,547 miles
  • 2014 – 33,532 miles
  • 2013 – 28,141 miles
  • 2012 – 23,836 miles
  • 2010 – 16,934 miles
  • 2009 – 15,644 miles
  • 2008 – 13,885 miles
  • 2007 – 12,633 miles
  • 2006 – 10,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,749 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,749 miles (+2,463)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    57,749 miles
    Test number
    917797778765
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass55,286 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    55,286 miles
    Test number
    788512953789
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail55,286 miles (+585)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,286 miles
    Test number
    921595498088
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass54,701 miles (+3,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    54,701 miles
    Test number
    669155216540
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Front . ADVISE REPLACEMENT . (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass50,968 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    50,968 miles
    Test number
    506489266787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Ball joint of shocker has slight movement. (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Ball joint of shocker has slight movement. (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail50,968 miles (+3,500)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,968 miles
    Test number
    898008011434
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Ball joint of shocker has slight movement. (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Ball joint of shocker has slight movement. (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass47,468 miles (+780)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    47,468 miles
    Test number
    360645668385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,688 miles (+962)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    46,688 miles
    Test number
    557567980901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass45,726 miles (+3,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    45,726 miles
    Test number
    682356607485
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass42,656 miles (+1,142)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,656 miles
    Test number
    181366544824
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer surface of disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and outer pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and outer pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass41,514 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    41,514 miles
    Test number
    964821520029
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen zone 'B' less than 40mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror glass deteriorated

  12. Fail41,514 miles (+1,824)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,514 miles
    Test number
    775885616021
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen zone 'B' less than 40mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror glass deteriorated

  13. Pass39,690 miles (+1,250)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    39,690 miles
    Test number
    479513080874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,440 miles (+1,893)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    38,440 miles
    Test number
    162373769251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,547 miles (+3,015)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,547 miles
    Test number
    875757975044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  16. Pass33,532 miles (+5,391)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,532 miles
    Test number
    688338974071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NoteN/s rear jacking point missing

  17. Pass28,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,141 miles
    Test number
    258916283084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail28,141 miles (+4,305)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,141 miles
    Test number
    135045583453
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass23,836 miles (+6,902)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,836 miles
    Test number
    235555062058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,934 miles (+1,290)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    16,934 miles
    Test number
    843835090215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,644 miles (+1,759)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    15,644 miles
    Test number
    360156669239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,885 miles (+1,252)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    13,885 miles
    Test number
    910967468215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,633 miles (+1,947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    12,633 miles
    Test number
    131638367277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass10,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    10,686 miles
    Test number
    152079566249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 729 GTV

What vehicle is registration 729 GTV currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 729 GTV on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 16 Jan 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 729 GTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 729 GTV is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 729 GTV?
The MOT on 729 GTV is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 729 GTV done?
729 GTV was recorded at 57,749 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 2,348 miles a year.
Has 729 GTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 729 GTV has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on 729 GTV 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 729 GTV find?
729 GTV passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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