Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc
L40 LWJMOT history
L40 LWJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 100,383 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 100,383 mi
- At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,896 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 LWJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,966 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 LWJ was last recorded at 100,383 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 5,451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 94,932 miles · 20 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,451 miles
- Average per year
- 3,896 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 100,383 miles
- 2025 – 94,932 miles
- 2024 – 89,337 miles
- 2023 – 83,029 miles
- 2022 – 75,980 miles
- 2021 – 70,771 miles
- 2020 – 65,008 miles
- 2019 – 61,419 miles
- 2018 – 61,096 miles
- 2017 – 60,187 miles
- 2016 – 57,728 miles
- 2015 – 55,522 miles
- 2014 – 52,546 miles
- 2013 – 46,309 miles
- 2012 – 42,859 miles
- 2010 – 39,577 miles
- 2009 – 35,083 miles
- 2008 – 30,772 miles
- 2007 – 26,583 miles
- 2006 – 22,456 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,383 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension unit has a slight oil leak
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.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside door mirror deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,383 miles (+5,451)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 100,383 miles
- Test number
- 480063977396
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension unit has a slight oil leak
Pass94,932 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 94,932 miles
- Test number
- 982761575989
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail94,932 miles (+5,595)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,932 miles
- Test number
- 349549495219
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass89,337 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 89,337 miles
- Test number
- 206626004510
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail89,337 miles (+6,308)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,337 miles
- Test number
- 411564819975
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass83,029 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 83,029 miles
- Test number
- 840357615979
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail83,029 miles (+7,049)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,029 miles
- Test number
- 214022783012
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass75,980 miles (+5,209)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 75,980 miles
- Test number
- 567648452551
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass70,771 miles (+5,763)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 70,771 miles
- Test number
- 272145024843
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front S/absorber outer boot protector damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front S/absorber outer boot protector damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass65,008 miles (+3,589)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 65,008 miles
- Test number
- 429007315553
- AdvisoryNearside Front Air suspension unit lower outer protective casing damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Air suspension unit lower outer protective casing damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass61,419 miles (+323)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 61,419 miles
- Test number
- 361342479984
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre valve slightly cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre valve slightly cracked
Pass61,096 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 61,096 miles
- Test number
- 371469949035
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside door mirror deteriorated
Fail61,093 miles (+906)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,093 miles
- Test number
- 899556828620
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension unit leaking shock absorber (5.3.5 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension unit leaking shock absorber (5.3.5 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside door mirror deteriorated
Pass60,187 miles (+2,459)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 60,187 miles
- Test number
- 215608490551
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH (2.7.3)
Pass57,728 miles (+2,206)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 57,728 miles
- Test number
- 790292356445
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass55,522 miles (+2,976)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 55,522 miles
- Test number
- 673293377430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,546 miles (+6,237)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 52,546 miles
- Test number
- 215721334277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,309 miles (+3,450)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 46,309 miles
- Test number
- 716092593028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,859 miles (+3,282)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 42,859 miles
- Test number
- 118875192462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,577 miles (+4,494)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 39,577 miles
- Test number
- 184079670228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,083 miles (+4,311)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 35,083 miles
- Test number
- 784651189225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,772 miles (+4,189)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 30,772 miles
- Test number
- 541704388279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,583 miles (+4,127)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 26,583 miles
- Test number
- 170473587200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,456 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 22,456 miles
- Test number
- 954107776248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 LWJ
- Does L40 LWJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 LWJ is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 LWJ?
- The MOT on L40 LWJ is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 LWJ done?
- L40 LWJ was recorded at 100,383 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 3,896 miles a year.
- Has L40 LWJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 LWJ has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on L40 LWJ 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 LWJ find?
- L40 LWJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front lower macpherson strut ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.
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