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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

BUN 5MOT history

BUN 5 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 49,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

BUN 5 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 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
49,375 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BUN 5
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BUN 5 was last recorded at 49,375 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,228 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
147 miles
Average per year
1,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,375 miles
  • 2025 – 49,228 miles
  • 2024 – 48,889 miles
  • 2023 – 48,595 miles
  • 2022 – 48,264 miles
  • 2021 – 48,101 miles
  • 2020 – 45,691 miles
  • 2019 – 45,204 miles
  • 2017 – 44,754 miles
  • 2016 – 43,609 miles
  • 2015 – 41,790 miles
  • 2014 – 38,419 miles
  • 2013 – 37,323 miles
  • 2012 – 33,737 miles
  • 2011 – 32,572 miles
  • 2010 – 31,023 miles
  • 2009 – 29,416 miles
  • 2008 – 25,440 miles
  • 2007 – 22,516 miles
  • 2006 – 19,515 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,375 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,375 miles (+147)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    49,375 miles
    Test number
    553093148402
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass49,228 miles (+339)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    49,228 miles
    Test number
    329689778825
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass48,889 miles (+294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    48,889 miles
    Test number
    116164447187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  4. Pass48,595 miles (+331)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    48,595 miles
    Test number
    921010243132
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner face pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Pass48,264 miles (+163)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    48,264 miles
    Test number
    662529387655
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  6. Pass48,101 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    48,101 miles
    Test number
    395699250703
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Foremost ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Foremost ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts inner face pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail48,101 miles (+2,410)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,101 miles
    Test number
    131475223943
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Foremost ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Foremost ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts inner face pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass45,691 miles (+487)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    45,691 miles
    Test number
    316467193949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,204 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    45,204 miles
    Test number
    994346070134
    • 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))

  10. Fail45,204 miles (+450)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,204 miles
    Test number
    696802193457
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  11. Pass44,754 miles (+1,145)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    44,754 miles
    Test number
    811677787512
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass43,609 miles (+1,819)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    43,609 miles
    Test number
    272572568181
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs on inner (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass41,790 miles (+3,371)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,790 miles
    Test number
    233921308216
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted

  14. Pass38,419 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    38,419 miles
    Test number
    817576074249
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail38,419 miles (+1,096)2 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,419 miles
    Test number
    955634374266
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass37,323 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    37,323 miles
    Test number
    528356173277
    • 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)

  17. Fail37,323 miles (+3,586)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,323 miles
    Test number
    725019053288
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  18. Pass33,737 miles (+1,165)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    33,737 miles
    Test number
    859152832098
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Fail32,572 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,572 miles
    Test number
    319373731023
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass32,572 miles (+1,549)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    32,572 miles
    Test number
    955363131057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,023 miles (+1,607)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    31,023 miles
    Test number
    154529230025
    • AdvisoryOffside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass29,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    29,416 miles
    Test number
    400640449085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail29,416 miles (+3,976)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,416 miles
    Test number
    220930349020
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass25,440 miles (+2,924)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    25,440 miles
    Test number
    314817538051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,516 miles (+3,001)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    22,516 miles
    Test number
    351661537009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    19,515 miles
    Test number
    972127636061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about BUN 5

What vehicle is registration BUN 5 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BUN 5 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 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 BUN 5 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BUN 5 is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on BUN 5?
The MOT on BUN 5 is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BUN 5 done?
BUN 5 was recorded at 49,375 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 1,464 miles a year.
Has BUN 5 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BUN 5 has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on BUN 5 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 BUN 5 find?
BUN 5 passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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