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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

850 EPLMOT history

850 EPL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 71,592 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

850 EPL 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 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
71,592 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,706 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
850 EPL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

850 EPL was last recorded at 71,592 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 3,210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,382 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,210 miles
Average per year
2,706 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,592 miles
  • 2025 – 68,382 miles
  • 2024 – 64,108 miles
  • 2023 – 63,747 miles
  • 2022 – 63,389 miles
  • 2021 – 62,654 miles
  • 2020 – 62,080 miles
  • 2019 – 61,398 miles
  • 2018 – 58,954 miles
  • 2017 – 57,198 miles
  • 2016 – 48,366 miles
  • 2015 – 47,240 miles
  • 2014 – 42,975 miles
  • 2013 – 38,147 miles
  • 2012 – 27,582 miles
  • 2011 – 26,384 miles
  • 2010 – 24,491 miles
  • 2009 – 22,379 miles
  • 2008 – 20,344 miles
  • 2007 – 18,442 miles
  • 2006 – 15,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,592 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,592 miles (+3,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    71,592 miles
    Test number
    797969375606
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass68,382 miles (+4,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    68,382 miles
    Test number
    445732919635
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass64,108 miles (+361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    64,108 miles
    Test number
    370037490366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass63,747 miles (+358)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    63,747 miles
    Test number
    590108670172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,389 miles (+735)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    63,389 miles
    Test number
    323018206898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,654 miles (+574)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    62,654 miles
    Test number
    672023251105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    62,080 miles
    Test number
    391098732309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail62,080 miles (+682)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,080 miles
    Test number
    713931830832
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass61,398 miles (+32)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    61,398 miles
    Test number
    964616272269
    • DangerousBoth front tyres worn off smooth on inside edges close too cords
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel, may require adjustment or inspection (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% close too wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes, fuel lines & rear suspension components

  10. Fail61,366 miles (+2,412)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,366 miles
    Test number
    354025214019
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass58,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    58,954 miles
    Test number
    942459329436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail58,954 miles (+1,756)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,954 miles
    Test number
    440809646960
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass57,198 miles (+8,832)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    57,198 miles
    Test number
    618631583894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,366 miles (+1,126)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,366 miles
    Test number
    745663875225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,240 miles (+4,265)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,240 miles
    Test number
    457222947794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,975 miles (+4,828)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    42,975 miles
    Test number
    756734334242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass38,147 miles (+10,565)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,147 miles
    Test number
    318065943207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,582 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    27,582 miles
    Test number
    799576142105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,572 miles (+1,188)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    27,572 miles
    Test number
    689793742146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,384 miles (+1,893)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,384 miles
    Test number
    859402731193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,491 miles (+2,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    24,491 miles
    Test number
    243359430454
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass22,379 miles (+2,035)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    22,379 miles
    Test number
    914702039151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,344 miles (+1,902)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    20,344 miles
    Test number
    522726768012
    • NoteRear suspension soft (poss due to settings)
    • NoteVery slight lift in off side lower ball

  24. Pass18,442 miles (+2,540)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    18,442 miles
    Test number
    613797457085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,902 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    15,902 miles
    Test number
    213956066082
    • NoteRear tyres on limit

  26. Fail15,898 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,898 miles
    Test number
    912742966040
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on 1.6 lmt

Questions about 850 EPL

What vehicle is registration 850 EPL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 850 EPL on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 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 850 EPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 850 EPL is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 850 EPL?
The MOT on 850 EPL is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 850 EPL done?
850 EPL was recorded at 71,592 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 2,706 miles a year.
Has 850 EPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 850 EPL has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on 850 EPL 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 850 EPL find?
850 EPL passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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