Mercedes-Benz SL
Green · Petrol · 1997 · 4,973 cc
AVI 5103MOT history
AVI 5103 is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 77,032 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 77,032 mi
- At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 843 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- AVI 5103
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,973 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
AVI 5103 was last recorded at 77,032 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 76,488 miles · 6 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 544 miles
- Average per year
- 843 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 77,032 miles
- 2024 – 76,488 miles
- 2022 – 76,232 miles
- 2021 – 75,670 miles
- 2020 – 75,519 miles
- 2019 – 74,818 miles
- 2018 – 74,197 miles
- 2017 – 73,767 miles
- 2016 – 73,383 miles
- 2015 – 72,511 miles
- 2014 – 72,234 miles
- 2013 – 70,829 miles
- 2012 – 69,563 miles
- 2011 – 66,949 miles
- 2010 – 66,060 miles
- 2009 – 63,939 miles
- 2008 – 62,484 miles
- 2007 – 61,526 miles
- 2006 – 60,501 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,032 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016
Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Rear shocks hydraulic pipes slightly corroded, nearside & offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,032 miles (+544)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 77,032 miles
- Test number
- 726866437960
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,488 miles (+256)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 76,488 miles
- Test number
- 479467864663
- MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both nearside & offside (1.2.1 (c))
Pass76,232 miles (+562)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 76,232 miles
- Test number
- 402453952398
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside & offside (5.3.2 (d))
Pass75,670 miles (+151)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 75,670 miles
- Test number
- 477640014658
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,519 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 75,519 miles
- Test number
- 843051939727
- AdvisoryRear shocks hydraulic pipes slightly corroded, nearside & offside
Fail75,510 miles (+692)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,510 miles
- Test number
- 273934091080
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear shocks hydraulic pipes slightly corroded, nearside & offside
Pass74,818 miles (+621)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 74,818 miles
- Test number
- 507523825829
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass74,197 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 74,197 miles
- Test number
- 761249163021
- MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail74,197 miles (+430)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,197 miles
- Test number
- 647635556971
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
- MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass73,767 miles (+384)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 73,767 miles
- Test number
- 919164624783
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,383 miles (+5)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 73,383 miles
- Test number
- 938488538006
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Fail73,378 miles (+867)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,378 miles
- Test number
- 438690712604
- FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass72,511 miles (+277)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 72,511 miles
- Test number
- 872770920426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,234 miles (+1,405)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 72,234 miles
- Test number
- 709797824269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,829 miles (+1,266)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 70,829 miles
- Test number
- 688115323245
- AdvisoryCentre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass69,563 miles (+2,614)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 69,563 miles
- Test number
- 247697382161
- AdvisoryCentre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail66,949 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,949 miles
- Test number
- 746723391156
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass66,949 miles (+889)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 66,949 miles
- Test number
- 907443091111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,060 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 66,060 miles
- Test number
- 293513890448
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail66,060 miles (+2,121)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,060 miles
- Test number
- 361823090183
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass63,939 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 63,939 miles
- Test number
- 291955379132
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail63,939 miles (+1,455)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,939 miles
- Test number
- 552575079113
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass62,484 miles (+958)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 62,484 miles
- Test number
- 382941378197
- 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)
Pass61,526 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 61,526 miles
- Test number
- 484939267190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,526 miles (+1,025)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,526 miles
- Test number
- 513049667119
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass60,501 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 60,501 miles
- Test number
- 831199676163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about AVI 5103
- What vehicle is registration AVI 5103 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show AVI 5103 on a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1997. 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 AVI 5103 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AVI 5103 is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on AVI 5103?
- The MOT on AVI 5103 is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has AVI 5103 done?
- AVI 5103 was recorded at 77,032 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 843 miles a year.
- Has AVI 5103 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. AVI 5103 has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2020.
- Has the mileage on AVI 5103 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 AVI 5103 find?
- AVI 5103 passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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