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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

ESL 137MOT history

ESL 137 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 5 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 114,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

ESL 137 silver 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 26 May 2027
Mileage
114,988 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ESL 137
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ESL 137 was last recorded at 114,988 miles on 27 May 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,984 miles · 20 May 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,988 miles
  • 2025 – 113,434 miles
  • 2024 – 111,230 miles
  • 2023 – 108,481 miles
  • 2021 – 108,109 miles
  • 2020 – 107,524 miles
  • 2019 – 105,636 miles
  • 2017 – 104,883 miles
  • 2016 – 104,149 miles
  • 2015 – 102,950 miles
  • 2014 – 101,888 miles
  • 2013 – 101,374 miles
  • 2012 – 99,365 miles
  • 2011 – 96,141 miles
  • 2010 – 90,108 miles
  • 2009 – 84,241 miles
  • 2008 – 73,726 miles
  • 2007 – 62,292 miles
  • 2006 – 44,601 miles
  • 2005 – 32,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,988 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,988 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    114,988 miles
    Test number
    426066090306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail114,984 miles (+1,550)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,984 miles
    Test number
    177050900586
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass113,434 miles (+2,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    113,434 miles
    Test number
    704019868865
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass111,230 miles (+2,749)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    111,230 miles
    Test number
    786722363895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,481 miles (+372)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    108,481 miles
    Test number
    133293141926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,109 miles (+585)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    108,109 miles
    Test number
    761677623511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,524 miles (+1,888)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,524 miles
    Test number
    123878585960
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass105,636 miles (+753)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,636 miles
    Test number
    235734085731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass104,883 miles (+734)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    104,883 miles
    Test number
    117889905626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished

  10. Pass104,149 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    104,149 miles
    Test number
    150284616070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail104,149 miles (+1,199)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,149 miles
    Test number
    542229178943
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass102,950 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    102,950 miles
    Test number
    430802854787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake flexi (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake flexi (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail102,950 miles (+1,062)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,950 miles
    Test number
    396514936723
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake flexi (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake flexi (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass101,888 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    101,888 miles
    Test number
    279995544385
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Fail101,888 miles (+514)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,888 miles
    Test number
    618124344311
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  16. Fail101,374 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,374 miles
    Test number
    145603823347
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass101,374 miles (+2,009)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    101,374 miles
    Test number
    666413223320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,365 miles (+3,224)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    99,365 miles
    Test number
    207425742320
    • 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)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  19. Pass96,141 miles (+6,033)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    96,141 miles
    Test number
    308006021361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass90,108 miles (+5,867)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    90,108 miles
    Test number
    534660420387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,241 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    84,241 miles
    Test number
    621430459309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail84,178 miles (+10,452)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,178 miles
    Test number
    201381439382
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass73,726 miles (+11,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    73,726 miles
    Test number
    634199528311
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass62,292 miles (+17,691)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    62,292 miles
    Test number
    444401117356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,601 miles (+11,747)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    44,601 miles
    Test number
    403298126410
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre ON the legal limit

  26. Pass32,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    32,854 miles
    Test number
    662443035313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ESL 137

What vehicle is registration ESL 137 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ESL 137 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 5 Jun 2002. 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 ESL 137 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ESL 137 is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on ESL 137?
The MOT on ESL 137 is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ESL 137 done?
ESL 137 was recorded at 114,988 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 4,008 miles a year.
Has ESL 137 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ESL 137 has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
Has the mileage on ESL 137 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 ESL 137 find?
ESL 137 passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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