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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

L40 DYGMOT history

L40 DYG is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2023 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 64,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2022.

L40 DYG blue Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2023
Mileage
64,182 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2022
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 DYG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 DYG was last recorded at 64,182 miles on 10 Aug 2022, 1,667 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,515 miles · 12 Sept 2019
Between the last two tests
1,667 miles
Average per year
3,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 64,182 miles
  • 2019 – 62,515 miles
  • 2018 – 59,535 miles
  • 2017 – 57,300 miles
  • 2014 – 45,704 miles
  • 2013 – 36,003 miles
  • 2012 – 31,568 miles
  • 2010 – 22,778 miles
  • 2009 – 17,414 miles
  • 2007 – 11,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,182 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,182 miles (+1,667)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    64,182 miles
    Test number
    197149575392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,515 miles (+2,980)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    62,515 miles
    Test number
    605498257026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,535 miles (+2,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    59,535 miles
    Test number
    337617383603
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  4. Pass57,300 miles (+11,596)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    57,300 miles
    Test number
    459497248905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,704 miles (+6,644)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    45,704 miles
    Test number
    588807444208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,060 miles (+3,057)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    39,060 miles
    Test number
    818475154094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    36,003 miles
    Test number
    496735653143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail36,003 miles (+4,435)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,003 miles
    Test number
    408505353131
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  9. Pass31,568 miles (+41)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    31,568 miles
    Test number
    359803952114
    • NoteFront shocks have slight play in lower ball joints
  10. Fail31,527 miles (+8,749)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,527 miles
    Test number
    878991452182
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • NoteFront shocks have slight play in lower ball joints
  11. Pass22,778 miles (+5,364)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    22,778 miles
    Test number
    192813970154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,414 miles (+5,862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    17,414 miles
    Test number
    394064669045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass11,552 miles (+2,029)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    11,552 miles
    Test number
    624341097259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    9,523 miles
    Test number
    204442357456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 DYG

Does L40 DYG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 DYG expired on 9 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 DYG?
The MOT on L40 DYG expired on 9 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 DYG done?
L40 DYG was recorded at 64,182 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2022, an average of 3,598 miles a year.
Has L40 DYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 DYG has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2013.
Has the mileage on L40 DYG 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 L40 DYG find?
L40 DYG passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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