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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

C6 LPDMOT history

C6 LPD is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 23 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 61,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

C6 LPD 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 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
61,430 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 LPD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 LPD was last recorded at 61,430 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,711 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
719 miles
Average per year
2,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,430 miles
  • 2025 – 60,711 miles
  • 2024 – 60,151 miles
  • 2023 – 59,039 miles
  • 2022 – 57,884 miles
  • 2021 – 56,223 miles
  • 2019 – 50,832 miles
  • 2018 – 43,134 miles
  • 2017 – 42,708 miles
  • 2016 – 42,167 miles
  • 2015 – 42,019 miles
  • 2014 – 41,175 miles
  • 2013 – 40,832 miles
  • 2012 – 40,479 miles
  • 2011 – 40,006 miles
  • 2010 – 38,865 miles
  • 2009 – 37,586 miles
  • 2008 – 33,827 miles
  • 2007 – 25,717 miles
  • 2006 – 20,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,430 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing/cracking.
  • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perishing/cracking.

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,430 miles (+719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    61,430 miles
    Test number
    166188629629
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing/cracking.
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perishing/cracking.

  2. Pass60,711 miles (+560)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    60,711 miles
    Test number
    228939647318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass60,151 miles (+1,112)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    60,151 miles
    Test number
    498893014068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,039 miles (+1,155)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    59,039 miles
    Test number
    384927490376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass57,884 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    57,884 miles
    Test number
    566942904311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail57,883 miles (+1,660)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,883 miles
    Test number
    120770179842
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass56,223 miles (+5,391)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    56,223 miles
    Test number
    640266769345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,832 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,832 miles
    Test number
    429112044128
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail50,832 miles (+4,470)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,832 miles
    Test number
    461388923475
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass46,362 miles (+3,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    46,362 miles
    Test number
    572154191951
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass43,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    43,134 miles
    Test number
    415865681763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail43,134 miles (+426)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,134 miles
    Test number
    458863294269
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass42,708 miles (+541)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    42,708 miles
    Test number
    539512318067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,167 miles (+148)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    42,167 miles
    Test number
    596264716239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass42,019 miles (+844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    42,019 miles
    Test number
    144060161069
    • 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)

  16. Pass41,175 miles (+343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    41,175 miles
    Test number
    659918704333
    • 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. Pass40,832 miles (+353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    40,832 miles
    Test number
    458659303373
    • 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)

  18. Pass40,479 miles (+473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    40,479 miles
    Test number
    836492412315
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass40,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    40,006 miles
    Test number
    855905601379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,006 miles (+1,141)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,006 miles
    Test number
    637794801306
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass38,865 miles (+1,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    38,865 miles
    Test number
    973591300357
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass37,586 miles (+3,759)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,586 miles
    Test number
    202367119373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,827 miles (+8,110)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    33,827 miles
    Test number
    570786128307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,717 miles (+5,257)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    25,717 miles
    Test number
    511781997262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass20,460 miles (+60)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    20,460 miles
    Test number
    174763606398
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail20,400 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,400 miles
    Test number
    193077196267
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about C6 LPD

Does C6 LPD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 LPD is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C6 LPD?
The MOT on C6 LPD is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C6 LPD done?
C6 LPD was recorded at 61,430 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 2,116 miles a year.
Has C6 LPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 LPD has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on C6 LPD 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 C6 LPD find?
C6 LPD passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking.; offside front tyre perishing/cracking..

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