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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 4,966 cc

D1 ESPMOT history

D1 ESP is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 12 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 52,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
52,398 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D1 ESP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

D1 ESP was last recorded at 52,398 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,284 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
114 miles
Average per year
1,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,398 miles
  • 2025 – 52,284 miles
  • 2024 – 52,175 miles
  • 2023 – 50,198 miles
  • 2022 – 47,003 miles
  • 2021 – 46,920 miles
  • 2020 – 45,927 miles
  • 2019 – 42,023 miles
  • 2015 – 41,020 miles
  • 2014 – 39,328 miles
  • 2013 – 37,311 miles
  • 2011 – 32,675 miles
  • 2010 – 29,371 miles
  • 2009 – 24,681 miles
  • 2008 – 20,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,398 miles

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,398 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    52,398 miles
    Test number
    256981147207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass52,284 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    52,284 miles
    Test number
    730316683917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass52,175 miles (+1,977)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    52,175 miles
    Test number
    138064767279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,198 miles (+3,195)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    50,198 miles
    Test number
    493182039003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,003 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    47,003 miles
    Test number
    896229823900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,920 miles (+993)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    46,920 miles
    Test number
    178459497237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,927 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    45,927 miles
    Test number
    464136393117
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail45,924 miles (+3,901)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,924 miles
    Test number
    510999676039
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass42,023 miles (+1,003)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    42,023 miles
    Test number
    177549527045
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ball joint (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass41,020 miles (+1,692)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,020 miles
    Test number
    144775911494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,328 miles (+2,017)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    39,328 miles
    Test number
    666612084221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,311 miles (+4,636)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,311 miles
    Test number
    386399143411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,675 miles (+3,304)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    32,675 miles
    Test number
    887436841274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,371 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,371 miles
    Test number
    324088270037
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer wall cut
  15. Fail29,371 miles (+4,690)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,371 miles
    Test number
    342168570033
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer wall cut
  16. Pass24,681 miles (+4,123)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    24,681 miles
    Test number
    832545159084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,558 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    20,558 miles
    Test number
    802711978032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail20,527 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,527 miles
    Test number
    934633668079
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about D1 ESP

Does D1 ESP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D1 ESP is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on D1 ESP?
The MOT on D1 ESP is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has D1 ESP done?
D1 ESP was recorded at 52,398 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 1,737 miles a year.
Has D1 ESP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D1 ESP has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on D1 ESP 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 D1 ESP find?
D1 ESP passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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