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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

L29 DJRMOT history

L29 DJR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 11 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 23 of 27 MOT tests, with 102,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

L29 DJR 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 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
102,959 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
23 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 DJR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 DJR was last recorded at 102,959 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 1,339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Mar 2016: 11,074 miles, lower than 64,544 miles on 22 Apr 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
101,620 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,339 miles
Average per year
3,961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,959 miles
  • 2025 – 101,620 miles
  • 2024 – 101,119 miles
  • 2023 – 100,571 miles
  • 2022 – 99,532 miles
  • 2021 – 98,185 miles
  • 2020 – 96,783 miles
  • 2019 – 91,625 miles
  • 2018 – 88,512 miles
  • 2017 – 78,821 miles
  • 2016 – 70,391 miles
  • 2015 – 64,544 miles
  • 2014 – 57,996 miles
  • 2013 – 52,075 miles
  • 2012 – 48,101 miles
  • 2011 – 44,623 miles
  • 2010 – 40,701 miles
  • 2009 – 36,268 miles
  • 2008 – 33,436 miles
  • 2007 – 27,987 miles
  • 2006 – 21,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,959 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play border line (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOff side head light dim (border line)

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint in hub

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,959 miles (+1,339)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    102,959 miles
    Test number
    130673776248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play border line (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side head light dim (border line)

  2. Pass101,620 miles (+501)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    101,620 miles
    Test number
    153950690158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,119 miles (+548)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    101,119 miles
    Test number
    484907744908
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOff side head light beam image poor

  4. Pass100,571 miles (+1,039)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    100,571 miles
    Test number
    741966182750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,532 miles (+1,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    99,532 miles
    Test number
    433289276154
    • AdvisoryOffside head light dim (border line bulb fitment?)

  6. Pass98,185 miles (+31)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,185 miles
    Test number
    383907384881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail98,154 miles (+1,371)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,154 miles
    Test number
    896359581435
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush ball joint in shock absorber (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass96,783 miles (+5,158)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    96,783 miles
    Test number
    193605434575
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 3m

  9. Pass91,625 miles (+3,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,625 miles
    Test number
    219837120351
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear tyres very low

  10. Pass88,512 miles (+9,691)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    88,512 miles
    Test number
    518598248389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass78,821 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    78,821 miles
    Test number
    389167937384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,593 miles (+8,202)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,593 miles
    Test number
    401615207884
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt to the front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre perished and cracked on outer edge of the tread but no ply or cords time of test
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres bold on edges of the tread
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass70,391 miles (+92)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    70,391 miles
    Test number
    409184843324
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail70,299 miles (+59,225)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,299 miles
    Test number
    736638399525
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass11,074 miles (-53,470)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    11,074 miles
    Test number
    912934317258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,544 miles (+6,548)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    64,544 miles
    Test number
    356482815152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,996 miles (+5,921)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,996 miles
    Test number
    467079424108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,075 miles (+581)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,075 miles
    Test number
    288677133186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,494 miles (+3,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    51,494 miles
    Test number
    687565343052
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass48,101 miles (+3,478)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    48,101 miles
    Test number
    257285252097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,623 miles (+3,922)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    44,623 miles
    Test number
    927207441082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,701 miles (+4,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    40,701 miles
    Test number
    713195550091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass36,268 miles (+2,832)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    36,268 miles
    Test number
    582448749038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,436 miles (+5,449)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    33,436 miles
    Test number
    123323998033
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  25. Pass27,987 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    27,987 miles
    Test number
    170633197061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail27,921 miles (+6,419)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,921 miles
    Test number
    113591787446
    • FailureNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

  27. Pass21,502 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    21,502 miles
    Test number
    202378086006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about L29 DJR

Does L29 DJR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 DJR is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 DJR?
The MOT on L29 DJR is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 DJR done?
L29 DJR was recorded at 102,959 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 3,961 miles a year.
Has L29 DJR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 DJR has failed 4 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L29 DJR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L29 DJR find?
L29 DJR passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play border line; off side head light dim (border line).

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