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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 4,973 cc

L3 LUUMOT history

L3 LUU is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 11 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 110,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

L3 LUU blue 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 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
110,734 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,418 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 LUU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 LUU was last recorded at 110,734 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 1,850 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,884 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,850 miles
Average per year
4,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,734 miles
  • 2025 – 108,884 miles
  • 2024 – 106,212 miles
  • 2023 – 98,094 miles
  • 2022 – 93,568 miles
  • 2021 – 87,929 miles
  • 2020 – 85,732 miles
  • 2018 – 81,312 miles
  • 2017 – 77,273 miles
  • 2016 – 74,280 miles
  • 2015 – 70,328 miles
  • 2014 – 64,889 miles
  • 2013 – 60,386 miles
  • 2012 – 54,886 miles
  • 2011 – 49,439 miles
  • 2010 – 43,809 miles
  • 2009 – 39,117 miles
  • 2007 – 28,238 miles
  • 2006 – 23,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,734 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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,734 miles (+1,850)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    110,734 miles
    Test number
    935137285984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,884 miles (+2,672)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    108,884 miles
    Test number
    329260346454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    106,212 miles
    Test number
    749473294072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail106,212 miles (+448)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,212 miles
    Test number
    205970778490
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail105,764 miles (+7,670)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,764 miles
    Test number
    349387605322
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush/joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass98,094 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    98,094 miles
    Test number
    678300237899
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail98,092 miles (+4,524)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,092 miles
    Test number
    261747907636
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass93,568 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    93,568 miles
    Test number
    844486306674
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail93,564 miles (+5,635)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,564 miles
    Test number
    507070230291
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass87,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    87,929 miles
    Test number
    910401333785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail87,929 miles (+2,197)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,929 miles
    Test number
    150582542022
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass85,732 miles (+4,420)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    85,732 miles
    Test number
    461604651403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,312 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    81,312 miles
    Test number
    833529994190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Fail81,312 miles (+4,039)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,312 miles
    Test number
    484109329293
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass77,273 miles (+2,993)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    77,273 miles
    Test number
    956211748380
    • AdvisoryADVISE ONLY... Both track rod ends/track rods have had a lot of heat applied but not deemed excessive
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted (as standard) obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass74,280 miles (+3,952)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    74,280 miles
    Test number
    235970727956
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUneven tread wear to both front tyres

  17. Pass70,328 miles (+5,439)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    70,328 miles
    Test number
    217406975920
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitor light on

  18. Pass64,889 miles (+4,503)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    64,889 miles
    Test number
    159230134347
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight uneven tread wear to inner edge of near side rear tyre
    • NoteUnable to carry out full inspection of near side seat belt due to seat cover fitted over the top of the belt

  19. Pass60,386 miles (+5,500)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    60,386 miles
    Test number
    267256593245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass54,886 miles (+5,447)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    54,886 miles
    Test number
    635778762207
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass49,439 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,439 miles
    Test number
    188860571220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail49,439 miles (+5,630)3 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,439 miles
    Test number
    389260471446
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass43,809 miles (+4,692)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    43,809 miles
    Test number
    972336460273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteTyre pressure warning on

  24. Pass39,117 miles (+10,879)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    39,117 miles
    Test number
    850340149293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,238 miles (+4,830)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    28,238 miles
    Test number
    653166877296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,408 miles
    Test number
    301927946274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 LUU

Does L3 LUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 LUU is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 LUU?
The MOT on L3 LUU is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 LUU done?
L3 LUU was recorded at 110,734 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 4,418 miles a year.
Has L3 LUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 LUU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L3 LUU 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 L3 LUU find?
L3 LUU passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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