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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1972 · 3,821 cc

DWG 5MOT history

DWG 5 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Jun 1972. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 93,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
93,268 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DWG 5
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,821 cc
Year of manufacture
1972
First used
1 Jun 1972
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

DWG 5 was last recorded at 93,268 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,141 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
127 miles
Average per year
492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,268 miles
  • 2024 – 93,141 miles
  • 2023 – 92,561 miles
  • 2021 – 92,033 miles
  • 2020 – 91,874 miles
  • 2019 – 91,476 miles
  • 2018 – 91,226 miles
  • 2016 – 90,923 miles
  • 2015 – 90,696 miles
  • 2014 – 89,143 miles
  • 2012 – 88,652 miles
  • 2011 – 88,297 miles
  • 2010 – 87,017 miles
  • 2009 – 85,223 miles
  • 2008 – 84,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,268 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 has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,268 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    93,268 miles
    Test number
    931881473961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,141 miles (+580)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    93,141 miles
    Test number
    660766758478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass92,561 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    92,561 miles
    Test number
    589625715222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    92,290 miles
    Test number
    118880299280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail92,290 miles (+257)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,290 miles
    Test number
    743830360617
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass92,033 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    92,033 miles
    Test number
    534163522359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,874 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,874 miles
    Test number
    417945898427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,759 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,759 miles
    Test number
    926360166229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,476 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    91,476 miles
    Test number
    684111305289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,226 miles (+303)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    91,226 miles
    Test number
    833755466265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    90,923 miles
    Test number
    210251237771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,923 miles (+227)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,923 miles
    Test number
    164922596455
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass90,696 miles (+819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    90,696 miles
    Test number
    207408240609
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass89,877 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    89,877 miles
    Test number
    377256215093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,872 miles (+729)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,872 miles
    Test number
    397518005093
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass89,143 miles (+491)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    89,143 miles
    Test number
    788353104027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,652 miles (+355)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    88,652 miles
    Test number
    245463672144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,297 miles (+1,280)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    88,297 miles
    Test number
    255337261282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,017 miles (+1,794)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    87,017 miles
    Test number
    592645960253
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteSlight corrosion noted to n/s/f of floor pan. underside of vehicle undersieled.

  20. Pass85,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    85,223 miles
    Test number
    580329659205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail85,223 miles (+521)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,223 miles
    Test number
    662818159233
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass84,702 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    84,702 miles
    Test number
    312760768477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail84,700 miles (+30)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,700 miles
    Test number
    121777248254
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Fail84,670 miles1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,670 miles
    Test number
    831233388157
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Questions about DWG 5

What vehicle is registration DWG 5 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DWG 5 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Jun 1972. 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 DWG 5 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DWG 5 is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on DWG 5?
The MOT on DWG 5 is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DWG 5 done?
DWG 5 was recorded at 93,268 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 492 miles a year.
Has DWG 5 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DWG 5 has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on DWG 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 DWG 5 find?
DWG 5 passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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