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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc

D14 UDUMOT history

D14 UDU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 16 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 37,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

D14 UDU black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
37,739 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D14 UDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

D14 UDU was last recorded at 37,739 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 1,357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,382 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,357 miles
Average per year
1,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,739 miles
  • 2025 – 36,382 miles
  • 2024 – 34,909 miles
  • 2023 – 32,935 miles
  • 2022 – 31,256 miles
  • 2021 – 29,714 miles
  • 2019 – 26,209 miles
  • 2018 – 24,507 miles
  • 2017 – 23,144 miles
  • 2016 – 20,719 miles
  • 2015 – 19,175 miles
  • 2014 – 17,093 miles
  • 2013 – 13,726 miles
  • 2012 – 12,436 miles
  • 2011 – 11,262 miles
  • 2010 – 9,313 miles
  • 2009 – 8,205 miles
  • 2007 – 6,816 miles
  • 2006 – 5,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,739 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Gear box oil pan slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    37,739 miles
    Test number
    502714086780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail37,739 miles (+1,357)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,739 miles
    Test number
    363853865928
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass36,382 miles (+1,473)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    36,382 miles
    Test number
    446190457156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass34,909 miles (+1,974)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    34,909 miles
    Test number
    944703172131
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass32,935 miles (+1,679)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    32,935 miles
    Test number
    152185304973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,256 miles (+1,542)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    31,256 miles
    Test number
    330446410920
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  7. Pass29,714 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    29,714 miles
    Test number
    597078281920
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryGear box oil pan slight leak
  8. Fail29,714 miles (+3,505)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,714 miles
    Test number
    389768546899
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split /forward facing arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryGear box oil pan slight leak
  9. Pass26,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    26,209 miles
    Test number
    274673048397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail26,209 miles (+1,702)2 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,209 miles
    Test number
    141792005395
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Pass24,507 miles (+1,363)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    24,507 miles
    Test number
    529158010793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre 2.8mm cracking sidewall and tread edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre 2.8mm cracking to sidewall and tread edges
  12. Pass23,144 miles (+2,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    23,144 miles
    Test number
    483939536893
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres in poor condition
  13. Pass20,719 miles (+1,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    20,719 miles
    Test number
    261302199058
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracking poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Pass19,175 miles (+2,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    19,175 miles
    Test number
    207916635481
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
  15. Pass17,093 miles (+54)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    17,093 miles
    Test number
    336207234198
    • 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)
  16. Fail17,039 miles (+3,313)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,039 miles
    Test number
    479510734147
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass13,726 miles (+1,290)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    13,726 miles
    Test number
    109641533150
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking
  18. Pass12,436 miles (+1,174)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    12,436 miles
    Test number
    138713532102
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass11,262 miles (+1,949)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    11,262 miles
    Test number
    678237221125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,313 miles (+1,108)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    9,313 miles
    Test number
    550434610161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,205 miles (+1,389)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    8,205 miles
    Test number
    390308219126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    6,816 miles
    Test number
    233249947391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail6,816 miles (+1,264)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,816 miles
    Test number
    582109447363
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
  24. Pass5,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    5,552 miles
    Test number
    232476596228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about D14 UDU

Does D14 UDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D14 UDU is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on D14 UDU?
The MOT on D14 UDU is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has D14 UDU done?
D14 UDU was recorded at 37,739 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 1,650 miles a year.
Has D14 UDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D14 UDU has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on D14 UDU 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 D14 UDU find?
D14 UDU passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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