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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

GDP 232MOT history

GDP 232 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 43,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

GDP 232 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 5 Apr 2027
Mileage
43,992 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,523 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GDP 232
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GDP 232 was last recorded at 43,992 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 85 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,907 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
85 miles
Average per year
1,523 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,992 miles
  • 2025 – 43,907 miles
  • 2024 – 43,536 miles
  • 2023 – 42,698 miles
  • 2022 – 41,375 miles
  • 2021 – 41,047 miles
  • 2020 – 40,885 miles
  • 2019 – 40,676 miles
  • 2018 – 40,622 miles
  • 2017 – 39,982 miles
  • 2016 – 39,247 miles
  • 2015 – 38,183 miles
  • 2014 – 35,191 miles
  • 2013 – 31,195 miles
  • 2012 – 27,514 miles
  • 2011 – 24,832 miles
  • 2010 – 23,219 miles
  • 2009 – 21,629 miles
  • 2008 – 18,975 miles
  • 2007 – 14,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,992 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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,992 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    43,992 miles
    Test number
    402339166114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass43,907 miles (+371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    43,907 miles
    Test number
    123487117640
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass43,536 miles (+838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    43,536 miles
    Test number
    825923943496
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass42,698 miles (+1,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    42,698 miles
    Test number
    425718363283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass41,375 miles (+103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    41,375 miles
    Test number
    875851202415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail41,272 miles (+225)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,272 miles
    Test number
    356354556141
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass41,047 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    41,047 miles
    Test number
    693679512341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,885 miles (+209)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    40,885 miles
    Test number
    945135704655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,676 miles (+54)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    40,676 miles
    Test number
    372488443357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass40,622 miles (+640)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,622 miles
    Test number
    749585018164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,982 miles (+735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    39,982 miles
    Test number
    487579809100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Pass39,247 miles (+1,064)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    39,247 miles
    Test number
    546419336391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,183 miles (+2,992)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    38,183 miles
    Test number
    716020345028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass35,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    35,191 miles
    Test number
    819746144079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail35,191 miles (+3,996)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,191 miles
    Test number
    599596244038
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass31,195 miles (+3,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    31,195 miles
    Test number
    807761933022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass27,514 miles (+2,682)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    27,514 miles
    Test number
    129981032001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,832 miles (+1,613)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    24,832 miles
    Test number
    826060741082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,219 miles (+1,590)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    23,219 miles
    Test number
    261156250084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,629 miles (+2,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    21,629 miles
    Test number
    670134559057
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass18,975 miles (+4,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    18,975 miles
    Test number
    421491558054
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass14,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    14,943 miles
    Test number
    913140857051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GDP 232

What vehicle is registration GDP 232 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GDP 232 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 28 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 GDP 232 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GDP 232 is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on GDP 232?
The MOT on GDP 232 is valid until 5 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GDP 232 done?
GDP 232 was recorded at 43,992 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 1,523 miles a year.
Has GDP 232 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GDP 232 has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on GDP 232 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 GDP 232 find?
GDP 232 passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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