Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc
L13 PFSMOT history
L13 PFS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 15 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 111,025 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 111,025 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,847 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L13 PFS
- 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
- 15 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L13 PFS was last recorded at 111,025 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 75 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 110,950 miles · 18 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 75 miles
- Average per year
- 3,847 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 111,025 miles
- 2025 – 108,481 miles
- 2024 – 105,402 miles
- 2023 – 102,713 miles
- 2022 – 99,634 miles
- 2021 – 98,134 miles
- 2019 – 95,217 miles
- 2018 – 92,897 miles
- 2017 – 88,801 miles
- 2016 – 85,107 miles
- 2015 – 81,770 miles
- 2013 – 78,385 miles
- 2012 – 72,472 miles
- 2011 – 64,300 miles
- 2009 – 57,535 miles
- 2008 – 54,760 miles
- 2007 – 46,024 miles
- 2006 – 33,305 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,025 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play IN HUB
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear TYRE UNDER INFLATED
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,025 miles (+75)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 111,025 miles
- Test number
- 366109344947
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail110,950 miles (+2,469)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,950 miles
- Test number
- 942718110496
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
Pass108,481 miles (+82)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 108,481 miles
- Test number
- 912634687408
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Fail108,399 miles (+2,997)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,399 miles
- Test number
- 598401016222
- MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass105,402 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 105,402 miles
- Test number
- 549680866857
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play IN HUB (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE UNDER INFLATED
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail105,402 miles (+2,689)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,402 miles
- Test number
- 251990370268
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play IN HUB (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE UNDER INFLATED
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass102,713 miles (+3,079)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2024
- Odometer
- 102,713 miles
- Test number
- 723804811824
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,634 miles (+1,500)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2023
- Odometer
- 99,634 miles
- Test number
- 968593154965
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass98,134 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2022
- Odometer
- 98,134 miles
- Test number
- 558218078145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,133 miles (+2,916)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,133 miles
- Test number
- 892113198389
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass95,217 miles (+2,320)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 95,217 miles
- Test number
- 523396579683
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Number plate has light damage.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has stonechip damage in the swept area.
Pass92,897 miles (+4,096)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 92,897 miles
- Test number
- 947936094791
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,801 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2018
- Odometer
- 88,801 miles
- Test number
- 980476002435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,795 miles (+3,688)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,795 miles
- Test number
- 658349613944
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass85,107 miles (+3,337)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 85,107 miles
- Test number
- 136139516843
- AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Number plate has light damage.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn smooth on the inner edge.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn smooth on the inner qaurter.
- AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components.
Pass81,770 miles (+10)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 81,770 miles
- Test number
- 825403195023
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail81,760 miles (+3,375)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,760 miles
- Test number
- 715675485073
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass78,385 miles (+5,913)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 78,385 miles
- Test number
- 156070153334
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteFront number plate has slight damage.
- NoteRear number plate delaminating.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass72,472 miles (+8,172)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 72,472 miles
- Test number
- 797349742309
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteSlight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass64,300 miles (+6,765)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 64,300 miles
- Test number
- 597736801026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,535 miles (+2,775)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 57,535 miles
- Test number
- 874136659384
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,760 miles (+8,736)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 54,760 miles
- Test number
- 794920638309
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass46,024 miles (+6,263)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 46,024 miles
- Test number
- 690142397115
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass39,761 miles (+6,456)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 39,761 miles
- Test number
- 774155107021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,305 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2007
- Odometer
- 33,305 miles
- Test number
- 710284416137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L13 PFS
- Does L13 PFS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 PFS is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L13 PFS?
- The MOT on L13 PFS is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L13 PFS done?
- L13 PFS was recorded at 111,025 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 3,847 miles a year.
- Has L13 PFS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L13 PFS has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on L13 PFS 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 L13 PFS find?
- L13 PFS passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.
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