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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

L2 MPUMOT history

L2 MPU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 17 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 94,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2023.

L2 MPU silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2024
Mileage
94,041 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 MPU
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
17 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 MPU was last recorded at 94,041 miles on 19 Dec 2023, 9,245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,796 miles · 19 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
9,245 miles
Average per year
3,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 94,041 miles
  • 2022 – 84,796 miles
  • 2021 – 82,389 miles
  • 2020 – 82,230 miles
  • 2019 – 81,913 miles
  • 2018 – 80,913 miles
  • 2017 – 79,818 miles
  • 2016 – 77,939 miles
  • 2015 – 77,333 miles
  • 2014 – 75,112 miles
  • 2013 – 71,375 miles
  • 2011 – 68,813 miles
  • 2010 – 65,229 miles
  • 2009 – 59,566 miles
  • 2008 – 52,105 miles
  • 2007 – 45,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,041 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,041 miles (+9,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    94,041 miles
    Test number
    761602215383
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass84,796 miles (+2,407)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    84,796 miles
    Test number
    272080841538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,389 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,389 miles
    Test number
    421385753132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,230 miles (+317)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,230 miles
    Test number
    988975441766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,913 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,913 miles
    Test number
    173514683103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail81,876 miles (+963)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,876 miles
    Test number
    312520280656
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass80,913 miles (+1,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    80,913 miles
    Test number
    933855015809
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass79,818 miles (+1,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    79,818 miles
    Test number
    907945305738
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted
  9. Pass77,939 miles (+606)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    77,939 miles
    Test number
    161598230061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,333 miles (+2,221)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    77,333 miles
    Test number
    605236349853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,112 miles (+79)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    75,112 miles
    Test number
    855099434375
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from suspension hydraulic motor area(N/S/F)
  12. Fail75,033 miles (+3,658)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,033 miles
    Test number
    325231234359
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from suspension hydraulic motor area(N/S/F)
  13. Pass71,375 miles (+546)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    71,375 miles
    Test number
    468040533359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,829 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    70,829 miles
    Test number
    277719223132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,797 miles (+1,984)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,797 miles
    Test number
    186573823137
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  16. Pass68,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    68,813 miles
    Test number
    107887431203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,813 miles (+3,584)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,813 miles
    Test number
    428937331222
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  18. Pass65,229 miles (+5,663)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    65,229 miles
    Test number
    523030270257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  19. Pass59,566 miles (+7,461)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    59,566 miles
    Test number
    991718769272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,105 miles (+6,834)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    52,105 miles
    Test number
    874140668286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,271 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,271 miles
    Test number
    971491177255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,194 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,194 miles
    Test number
    731198867277
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about L2 MPU

Does L2 MPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L2 MPU expired on 18 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L2 MPU?
The MOT on L2 MPU expired on 18 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L2 MPU done?
L2 MPU was recorded at 94,041 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2023, an average of 3,009 miles a year.
Has L2 MPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 MPU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on L2 MPU 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 MPU find?
L2 MPU passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2023 with 1 advisory: rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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