Mercedes-Benz SL
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc
7 DPEMOT history
7 DPE is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 29,312 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 29,312 mi
- At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,028 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 7 DPE
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,439 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
7 DPE was last recorded at 29,312 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 951 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 28,361 miles · 31 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 951 miles
- Average per year
- 1,028 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 29,312 miles
- 2024 – 28,361 miles
- 2023 – 27,704 miles
- 2022 – 27,192 miles
- 2021 – 26,623 miles
- 2020 – 26,331 miles
- 2019 – 25,946 miles
- 2018 – 25,258 miles
- 2017 – 24,411 miles
- 2016 – 23,746 miles
- 2015 – 23,329 miles
- 2014 – 22,166 miles
- 2013 – 20,828 miles
- 2012 – 19,103 miles
- 2011 – 17,886 miles
- 2010 – 16,825 miles
- 2009 – 15,171 miles
- 2008 – 13,473 miles
- 2007 – 11,921 miles
- 2006 – 9,585 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass29,312 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside washer jet partially blocked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside rear coil spring cover/gaiter split
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Wipers smear / judder slightly
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
22 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass29,312 miles (+951)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 29,312 miles
- Test number
- 646837773591
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass28,361 miles (+657)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 28,361 miles
- Test number
- 140335836355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,704 miles (+512)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 27,704 miles
- Test number
- 604382874325
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass27,192 miles (+569)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 27,192 miles
- Test number
- 645439351802
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass26,623 miles (+292)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 26,623 miles
- Test number
- 831413661186
- 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))
Pass26,331 miles (+385)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 26,331 miles
- Test number
- 272715610715
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass25,946 miles (+688)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 25,946 miles
- Test number
- 588553384265
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass25,258 miles (+847)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 25,258 miles
- Test number
- 507570860611
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,411 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 24,411 miles
- Test number
- 915830278236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,411 miles (+665)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,411 miles
- Test number
- 427569002287
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass23,746 miles (+417)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 23,746 miles
- Test number
- 843029323521
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,329 miles (+49)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 23,329 miles
- Test number
- 556617760193
- AdvisoryNearside washer jet partially blocked
- AdvisoryOffside rear coil spring cover/gaiter split
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWipers smear / judder slightly
Fail23,280 miles (+1,114)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,280 miles
- Test number
- 773052086402
- FailureFront brake application uneven Aprox 35% imbalanced on application (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside washer jet partially blocked
- AdvisoryOffside rear coil spring cover/gaiter split
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWipers smear / judder slightly
Pass22,166 miles (+1,338)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 22,166 miles
- Test number
- 146665994295
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass20,828 miles (+1,725)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 20,828 miles
- Test number
- 807655423235
- 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)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass19,103 miles (+1,217)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 19,103 miles
- Test number
- 475912422257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,886 miles (+1,061)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 17,886 miles
- Test number
- 786178121290
- 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)
Pass16,825 miles (+1,654)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 16,825 miles
- Test number
- 272248730274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,171 miles (+1,698)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 15,171 miles
- Test number
- 154254549238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,473 miles (+1,552)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 13,473 miles
- Test number
- 874429048266
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteNearside front tyre is starting to wear low on inside edge
Pass11,921 miles (+2,336)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 11,921 miles
- Test number
- 480143147246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,585 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 9,585 miles
- Test number
- 614683636225
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Questions about 7 DPE
- What vehicle is registration 7 DPE currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 7 DPE on a blue 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 7 DPE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 7 DPE is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on 7 DPE?
- The MOT on 7 DPE is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 7 DPE done?
- 7 DPE was recorded at 29,312 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 1,028 miles a year.
- Has 7 DPE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 7 DPE has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2017.
- Has the mileage on 7 DPE 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 7 DPE find?
- 7 DPE passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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