Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,973 cc
L24 TECMOT history
L24 TEC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 18 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 168,404 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 168,404 mi
- At MOT on 11 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,187 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L24 TEC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,973 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 18 Feb 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L24 TEC was last recorded at 168,404 miles on 11 Jan 2025, 2,157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 30 Mar 2010: 99,034 miles, lower than 99,297 miles on 26 Mar 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 166,247 miles · 30 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2,157 miles
- Average per year
- 6,187 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 168,404 miles
- 2023 – 166,247 miles
- 2022 – 162,697 miles
- 2021 – 150,293 miles
- 2020 – 144,849 miles
- 2019 – 142,659 miles
- 2018 – 141,080 miles
- 2017 – 138,967 miles
- 2016 – 137,573 miles
- 2015 – 134,094 miles
- 2014 – 130,195 miles
- 2013 – 126,029 miles
- 2012 – 120,028 miles
- 2011 – 110,235 miles
- 2010 – 99,034 miles
- 2009 – 87,899 miles
- 2008 – 77,321 miles
- 2007 – 68,458 miles
- 2006 – 51,537 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,404 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Full MOT history
25 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,404 miles (+2,157)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 168,404 miles
- Test number
- 265646249844
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass166,247 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 166,247 miles
- Test number
- 365161659424
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail166,247 miles (+3,550)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,247 miles
- Test number
- 148389817056
- Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass162,697 miles (+12,404)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 162,697 miles
- Test number
- 198013439367
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass150,293 miles (+25)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 150,293 miles
- Test number
- 663881409416
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail150,268 miles (+5,419)2 dangerous7 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,268 miles
- Test number
- 700494667698
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Hub Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Shock Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Hub Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Shock Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass144,849 miles (+256)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 144,849 miles
- Test number
- 688140622450
- AdvisoryEngine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Ball joint (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Ball joint (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail144,593 miles (+197)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,593 miles
- Test number
- 338210542859
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
Fail144,396 miles (+1,737)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,396 miles
- Test number
- 610220926486
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass142,659 miles (+1,579)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 142,659 miles
- Test number
- 241283225573
- AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes corroding
Pass141,080 miles (+2,113)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 141,080 miles
- Test number
- 391335032711
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass138,967 miles (+1,394)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 138,967 miles
- Test number
- 593019475584
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,573 miles (+3,479)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 137,573 miles
- Test number
- 748016184997
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/35zr19 (4.1.E.1)
Pass134,094 miles (+77)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 134,094 miles
- Test number
- 259777305441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,017 miles (+3,822)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,017 miles
- Test number
- 225261105495
- FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass130,195 miles (+4,166)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 130,195 miles
- Test number
- 456447914019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,029 miles (+6,001)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 126,029 miles
- Test number
- 566530873032
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteFront tyres worn on inner edge
- NoteOffside front air strut ball joint has play
Pass120,028 miles (+9,793)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 120,028 miles
- Test number
- 827132482098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,235 miles (+11,201)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 110,235 miles
- Test number
- 298877481051
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass99,034 miles (-263)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 99,034 miles
- Test number
- 753299380031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,297 miles (+11,398)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,297 miles
- Test number
- 790165080042
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Pass87,899 miles (+10,578)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 87,899 miles
- Test number
- 432431749065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,321 miles (+8,863)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 77,321 miles
- Test number
- 560301858091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,458 miles (+16,921)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 68,458 miles
- Test number
- 514371857029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,537 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 51,537 miles
- Test number
- 321882056085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L24 TEC
- Does L24 TEC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L24 TEC expired on 10 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L24 TEC?
- The MOT on L24 TEC expired on 10 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L24 TEC done?
- L24 TEC was recorded at 168,404 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2025, an average of 6,187 miles a year.
- Has L24 TEC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L24 TEC has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on L24 TEC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Mar 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L24 TEC find?
- L24 TEC passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2025 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.
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