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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc

K50 TUCMOT history

K50 TUC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 9 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 95,811 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

K50 TUC silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
95,811 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 TUC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 TUC was last recorded at 95,811 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,804 miles · 28 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
2,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,811 miles
  • 2025 – 94,546 miles
  • 2024 – 92,965 miles
  • 2023 – 91,683 miles
  • 2022 – 89,477 miles
  • 2021 – 86,806 miles
  • 2020 – 85,829 miles
  • 2019 – 85,093 miles
  • 2018 – 83,174 miles
  • 2017 – 80,158 miles
  • 2016 – 79,209 miles
  • 2015 – 75,150 miles
  • 2014 – 73,174 miles
  • 2013 – 70,160 miles
  • 2012 – 67,612 miles
  • 2011 – 63,414 miles
  • 2010 – 59,706 miles
  • 2009 – 55,930 miles
  • 2008 – 49,686 miles
  • 2007 – 46,639 miles
  • 2006 – 35,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,811 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front washer reduced out putRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr and osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Both front lower ball joints have slight lift in them

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,811 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    95,811 miles
    Test number
    578759214264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer reduced out put
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr and osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail95,804 miles (+1,258)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,804 miles
    Test number
    131087317126
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer reduced out put
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread , worn on inner edge , perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr and osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr and osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass94,546 miles (+1,581)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    94,546 miles
    Test number
    175476040868
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass92,965 miles (+1,282)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    92,965 miles
    Test number
    105836122497
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres have cuts on inside edges
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass91,683 miles (+2,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    91,683 miles
    Test number
    779434479536
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass89,477 miles (+2,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    89,477 miles
    Test number
    199593932792
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass86,806 miles (+977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,806 miles
    Test number
    459432252860
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower front arms have play in bushes and joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass85,829 miles (+736)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    85,829 miles
    Test number
    378847951888
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs have corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass85,093 miles (+1,919)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    85,093 miles
    Test number
    301987364728
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass83,174 miles (+134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    83,174 miles
    Test number
    330181246684
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower ball joints have slight lift in them

  11. Fail83,040 miles (+2,882)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,040 miles
    Test number
    115000220397
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower ball joints have slight lift in them

  12. Pass80,158 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    80,158 miles
    Test number
    833560955477
    • AdvisoryFront screen damaged

  13. Fail80,150 miles (+941)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,150 miles
    Test number
    182661492021
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindow screen cracked

  14. Pass79,209 miles (+4,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    79,209 miles
    Test number
    218358815308
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  15. Pass75,150 miles (+1,976)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    75,150 miles
    Test number
    418155122115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,174 miles (+3,014)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    73,174 miles
    Test number
    675612464209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,160 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    70,160 miles
    Test number
    726446223233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Fail70,140 miles (+2,528)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,140 miles
    Test number
    896649113296
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre worn on inside edge

  19. Pass67,612 miles (+4,198)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    67,612 miles
    Test number
    835398522261
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn unevenly
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteFront brake pads low

  20. Pass63,414 miles (+3,708)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    63,414 miles
    Test number
    589544721209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,706 miles (+3,776)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    59,706 miles
    Test number
    433089720299
    • NoteParking brake effort low only 17%

  22. Pass55,930 miles (+6,244)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    55,930 miles
    Test number
    432992329230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,686 miles (+3,047)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    49,686 miles
    Test number
    552380798195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    46,639 miles
    Test number
    201575647492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail46,639 miles (+10,762)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,639 miles
    Test number
    981532247159
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Pass35,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    35,877 miles
    Test number
    410950456121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail35,877 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,877 miles
    Test number
    262580956191
    • FailureFront Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about K50 TUC

Does K50 TUC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K50 TUC is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K50 TUC?
The MOT on K50 TUC is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K50 TUC done?
K50 TUC was recorded at 95,811 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 2,947 miles a year.
Has K50 TUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 TUC has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on K50 TUC 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 K50 TUC find?
K50 TUC passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front washer reduced out put; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr and osr.

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