Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver and Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,799 cc

L4 COUMOT history

L4 COU is a silver and silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 18 Apr 2000. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 62,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

L4 COU silver 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 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
62,884 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,836 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L4 COU in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L4 COU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
18 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 COU was last recorded at 62,884 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 2,518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
60,366 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,518 miles
Average per year
2,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,884 miles
  • 2024 – 60,366 miles
  • 2023 – 58,277 miles
  • 2022 – 52,881 miles
  • 2021 – 46,035 miles
  • 2020 – 44,578 miles
  • 2019 – 43,293 miles
  • 2018 – 42,571 miles
  • 2016 – 41,908 miles
  • 2015 – 40,551 miles
  • 2014 – 39,117 miles
  • 2013 – 36,125 miles
  • 2012 – 34,935 miles
  • 2011 – 32,961 miles
  • 2010 – 27,431 miles
  • 2008 – 21,067 miles
  • 2007 – 10,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,884 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,884 miles (+2,518)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    62,884 miles
    Test number
    619006520351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,366 miles (+2,089)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    60,366 miles
    Test number
    424874054316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass58,277 miles (+5,396)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    58,277 miles
    Test number
    152656661565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,881 miles (+6,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    52,881 miles
    Test number
    101862834573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass46,035 miles (+1,457)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    46,035 miles
    Test number
    560912289099
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass44,578 miles (+1,285)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    44,578 miles
    Test number
    918013622350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,293 miles (+722)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    43,293 miles
    Test number
    970931924981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,571 miles (+663)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    42,571 miles
    Test number
    126659761560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,908 miles (+1,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    41,908 miles
    Test number
    840726020164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  10. Pass40,551 miles (+1,434)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,551 miles
    Test number
    346220609884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,117 miles (+2,992)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    39,117 miles
    Test number
    128811714243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,125 miles (+1,190)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    36,125 miles
    Test number
    866117993152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,935 miles (+1,974)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    34,935 miles
    Test number
    459612692152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,961 miles (+5,530)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,961 miles
    Test number
    857565871004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,431 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    27,431 miles
    Test number
    251501480095
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Fail27,431 miles (+6,364)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,431 miles
    Test number
    552681580079
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass21,067 miles (+11,014)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    21,067 miles
    Test number
    501759538331
    • NoteO/s/r disc corroded
    • NoteO/s/r tyre low
  18. Pass10,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    10,053 miles
    Test number
    391968327138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 COU

Does L4 COU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 COU is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L4 COU?
The MOT on L4 COU is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 COU done?
L4 COU was recorded at 62,884 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 2,836 miles a year.
Has L4 COU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 COU has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2010.
Has the mileage on L4 COU 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 L4 COU find?
L4 COU passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Browse all L4C registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.