Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc
ESO 99MOT history
ESO 99 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 65,935 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 65,935 mi
- At MOT on 22 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,735 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- ESO 99
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,966 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
ESO 99 was last recorded at 65,935 miles on 22 Aug 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 5 May 2023: 65,934 miles, lower than 65,935 miles on 31 Aug 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 65,934 miles · 5 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 2,735 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 65,935 miles
- 2022 – 65,935 miles
- 2021 – 63,501 miles
- 2020 – 61,777 miles
- 2019 – 60,045 miles
- 2018 – 57,777 miles
- 2017 – 57,730 miles
- 2016 – 56,026 miles
- 2015 – 53,491 miles
- 2014 – 51,428 miles
- 2013 – 47,131 miles
- 2012 – 44,175 miles
- 2011 – 40,468 miles
- 2010 – 35,692 miles
- 2009 – 32,029 miles
- 2008 – 27,918 miles
- 2007 – 23,435 miles
- 2006 – 18,394 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion on wingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory7 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory7 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
29 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 151039759532
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion on wing
FailMileage not read2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 753943599851
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion on wing
PassMileage not read5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 265011521528
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FailMileage not read1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 227052586469
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 528610473893
- AdvisoryEngine undertray wet with oil
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
FailMileage not read1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 285442820645
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine undertray wet with oil
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass65,935 miles (+1)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 65,935 miles
- Test number
- 690743784981
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Crazing (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Crazing (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail65,934 miles (-1)1 dangerous3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,934 miles
- Test number
- 613440472922
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Flexi hose leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail65,935 miles (+2,434)2 major4 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,935 miles
- Test number
- 239821600768
- MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit under bonnet (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass63,501 miles (+1,724)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 63,501 miles
- Test number
- 152362951587
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
Pass61,777 miles (+1,732)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 61,777 miles
- Test number
- 300347371985
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass60,045 miles (+83)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 60,045 miles
- Test number
- 123999515853
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail59,962 miles (+2,185)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,962 miles
- Test number
- 838998602960
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted on underbody so full inspections of brake pipes & other componets limited
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass57,777 miles (+47)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2019
- Odometer
- 57,777 miles
- Test number
- 208612521021
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail57,730 miles (+1,704)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,730 miles
- Test number
- 317433344921
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass56,026 miles (+2,535)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 56,026 miles
- Test number
- 753127137266
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass53,491 miles (+2,063)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 53,491 miles
- Test number
- 216558501661
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,428 miles (+1,368)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 51,428 miles
- Test number
- 587414194216
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Pass50,060 miles (+2,929)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 50,060 miles
- Test number
- 667920724128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,131 miles (+2,956)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 47,131 miles
- Test number
- 969229843107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,175 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 44,175 miles
- Test number
- 525792252115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,175 miles (+3,707)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,175 miles
- Test number
- 738881152179
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,468 miles (+4,776)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 40,468 miles
- Test number
- 287571651110
- 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)
Pass35,692 miles (+3,663)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 35,692 miles
- Test number
- 284113750494
- DangerousOil leak
Pass32,029 miles (+4,111)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2010
- Odometer
- 32,029 miles
- Test number
- 880930949103
- 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)
Pass27,918 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2009
- Odometer
- 27,918 miles
- Test number
- 254084048441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,906 miles (+4,471)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,906 miles
- Test number
- 521523848141
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass23,435 miles (+5,041)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2008
- Odometer
- 23,435 miles
- Test number
- 902805037112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,394 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 18,394 miles
- Test number
- 934443096099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about ESO 99
- What vehicle is registration ESO 99 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show ESO 99 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Mar 2003. 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 ESO 99 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ESO 99 is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on ESO 99?
- The MOT on ESO 99 is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has ESO 99 done?
- ESO 99 was recorded at 65,935 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2023, an average of 2,735 miles a year.
- Has ESO 99 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. ESO 99 has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on ESO 99 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 May 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on ESO 99 find?
- ESO 99 passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear corrosion on wing.
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