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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

L2 EPLMOT history

L2 EPL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 20 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 33,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

L2 EPL blue Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
33,376 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 EPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 EPL was last recorded at 33,376 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 999 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,377 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
999 miles
Average per year
1,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,376 miles
  • 2025 – 32,377 miles
  • 2024 – 31,019 miles
  • 2023 – 29,500 miles
  • 2022 – 27,993 miles
  • 2021 – 27,016 miles
  • 2020 – 25,632 miles
  • 2019 – 24,411 miles
  • 2018 – 23,361 miles
  • 2017 – 22,353 miles
  • 2016 – 21,286 miles
  • 2015 – 20,197 miles
  • 2014 – 19,465 miles
  • 2013 – 17,861 miles
  • 2012 – 16,834 miles
  • 2011 – 14,145 miles
  • 2010 – 12,900 miles
  • 2009 – 11,482 miles
  • 2008 – 9,859 miles
  • 2007 – 8,211 miles
  • 2006 – 6,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,376 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.

  • Both front tyres on 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,376 miles (+999)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    33,376 miles
    Test number
    324779034269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass32,377 miles (+1,358)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    32,377 miles
    Test number
    555623010359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass31,019 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    31,019 miles
    Test number
    603001881658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail31,015 miles (+1,515)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,015 miles
    Test number
    652599641724
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing mirror mounted (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass29,500 miles (+1,507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    29,500 miles
    Test number
    685055628865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material further investigation advisable(partially wrapped in rubber sleeve). (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material further investigation advisable(partially wrapped in rubber sleeve) (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass27,993 miles (+977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    27,993 miles
    Test number
    567391270891
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to front brake pipes
  7. Pass27,016 miles (+1,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    27,016 miles
    Test number
    295260517560
    • AdvisoryParking brake release handle sticking in operation(further investigation advisable)
  8. Pass25,632 miles (+1,221)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    25,632 miles
    Test number
    730704094572
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass24,411 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    24,411 miles
    Test number
    713424254806
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres on 3mm
  10. Fail24,409 miles (+1,048)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,409 miles
    Test number
    850422166701
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres on 3mm
  11. Pass23,361 miles (+1,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    23,361 miles
    Test number
    648992399843
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked and worn
  12. Pass22,353 miles (+1,067)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    22,353 miles
    Test number
    882640973298
    • Advisory255/40ZR18
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass21,286 miles (+1,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    21,286 miles
    Test number
    909505377380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass20,197 miles (+732)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    20,197 miles
    Test number
    346191295123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,465 miles (+1,604)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    19,465 miles
    Test number
    895196274188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,861 miles (+1,027)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    17,861 miles
    Test number
    916295753186
    • NoteOil leak n.s.f of undertray
  17. Pass16,834 miles (+2,689)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    16,834 miles
    Test number
    619334282150
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES WORN TO 2MM TREAD DEPTH
  18. Pass14,145 miles (+1,245)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    14,145 miles
    Test number
    146060161164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,900 miles (+1,418)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    12,900 miles
    Test number
    503653220273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,482 miles (+1,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    11,482 miles
    Test number
    750705409225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  21. Pass9,859 miles (+1,648)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    9,859 miles
    Test number
    774877308214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass8,211 miles (+1,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    8,211 miles
    Test number
    214547627204
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  23. Pass6,278 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    6,278 miles
    Test number
    202210326271
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about L2 EPL

Does L2 EPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 EPL is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 EPL?
The MOT on L2 EPL is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 EPL done?
L2 EPL was recorded at 33,376 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 1,360 miles a year.
Has L2 EPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 EPL has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L2 EPL 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 L2 EPL find?
L2 EPL passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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