
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Full MOT history
14 tests since 1 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass64,182 miles (+1,667)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 64,182 miles
- Test number
- 197149575392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,515 miles (+2,980)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 62,515 miles
- Test number
- 605498257026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,535 miles (+2,235)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 59,535 miles
- Test number
- 337617383603
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass57,300 miles (+11,596)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2018
- Odometer
- 57,300 miles
- Test number
- 459497248905
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,704 miles (+6,644)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 45,704 miles
- Test number
- 588807444208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,060 miles (+3,057)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 39,060 miles
- Test number
- 818475154094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,003 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 36,003 miles
- Test number
- 496735653143
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
Pass22,778 miles (+5,364)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 22,778 miles
- Test number
- 192813970154
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass11,552 miles (+2,029)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 11,552 miles
- Test number
- 624341097259
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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