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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

C5 PBTMOT history

C5 PBT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 23 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 42,797 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

C5 PBT silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
42,797 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 PBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 PBT was last recorded at 42,797 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,153 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
644 miles
Average per year
1,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,797 miles
  • 2025 – 42,153 miles
  • 2024 – 40,222 miles
  • 2021 – 38,126 miles
  • 2019 – 36,850 miles
  • 2016 – 34,505 miles
  • 2015 – 30,084 miles
  • 2014 – 29,510 miles
  • 2013 – 28,944 miles
  • 2012 – 26,328 miles
  • 2011 – 24,289 miles
  • 2010 – 22,241 miles
  • 2009 – 20,632 miles
  • 2008 – 16,674 miles
  • 2007 – 11,849 miles
  • 2006 – 7,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,797 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,797 miles (+644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    42,797 miles
    Test number
    141305274119
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass42,153 miles (+1,931)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    42,153 miles
    Test number
    123672056378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass40,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    40,222 miles
    Test number
    800526497465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail40,222 miles (+2,096)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,222 miles
    Test number
    272026260364
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass38,126 miles (+1,276)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    38,126 miles
    Test number
    789265435021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,850 miles (+316)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    36,850 miles
    Test number
    966506177641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail36,534 miles (+2,029)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,534 miles
    Test number
    327537226335
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass34,505 miles (+4,421)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    34,505 miles
    Test number
    415331941230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,084 miles (+574)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    30,084 miles
    Test number
    555785585094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,510 miles (+566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    29,510 miles
    Test number
    968004984088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass28,944 miles (+2,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    28,944 miles
    Test number
    905512303154
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass26,328 miles (+2,039)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    26,328 miles
    Test number
    376414392058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass24,289 miles (+2,048)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    24,289 miles
    Test number
    706764401199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,241 miles (+1,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    22,241 miles
    Test number
    650473980093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass20,632 miles (+3,958)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    20,632 miles
    Test number
    113529299058
    • NoteOffside Rear and Offside Front tyre's have cut's to outer sidewall's.

  16. Pass16,674 miles (+4,825)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    16,674 miles
    Test number
    113729098031
    • NoteBoth Offside and nearside front tyre's have cut's to outer sidewall's.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in Offside steering inner pivot.

  17. Pass11,849 miles (+3,883)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    11,849 miles
    Test number
    591796207145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass7,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    7,966 miles
    Test number
    554418506127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 PBT

Does C5 PBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 PBT is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 PBT?
The MOT on C5 PBT is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 PBT done?
C5 PBT was recorded at 42,797 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 1,724 miles a year.
Has C5 PBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 PBT has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on C5 PBT 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 C5 PBT find?
C5 PBT passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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