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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

L4 MGDMOT history

L4 MGD is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 22 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 70,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

L4 MGD blue Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
70,268 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 MGD
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
22 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 MGD was last recorded at 70,268 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 1,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,068 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,200 miles
Average per year
2,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,268 miles
  • 2025 – 69,068 miles
  • 2024 – 67,815 miles
  • 2023 – 66,744 miles
  • 2022 – 65,318 miles
  • 2021 – 64,247 miles
  • 2020 – 63,610 miles
  • 2019 – 61,766 miles
  • 2018 – 59,867 miles
  • 2017 – 58,136 miles
  • 2016 – 55,808 miles
  • 2015 – 53,023 miles
  • 2014 – 50,058 miles
  • 2013 – 47,951 miles
  • 2012 – 45,318 miles
  • 2011 – 42,080 miles
  • 2010 – 39,119 miles
  • 2009 – 36,345 miles
  • 2008 – 33,003 miles
  • 2007 – 28,098 miles
  • 2006 – 24,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,268 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both the nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,268 miles (+1,200)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    70,268 miles
    Test number
    954860902364
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both the nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass69,068 miles (+1,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    69,068 miles
    Test number
    869481415585
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

  3. Pass67,815 miles (+1,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    67,815 miles
    Test number
    880955523108
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

  4. Pass66,744 miles (+1,426)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    66,744 miles
    Test number
    809936964109
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

  5. Pass65,318 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    65,318 miles
    Test number
    421452561817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,247 miles (+637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    64,247 miles
    Test number
    134524412235
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass63,610 miles (+1,844)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    63,610 miles
    Test number
    711314451384
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass61,766 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,766 miles
    Test number
    936731859771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail61,747 miles (+1,880)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,747 miles
    Test number
    326235500864
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass59,867 miles (+1,731)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    59,867 miles
    Test number
    613055536455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,136 miles (+2,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,136 miles
    Test number
    527441384183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass55,808 miles (+2,785)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    55,808 miles
    Test number
    136026508580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,023 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    53,023 miles
    Test number
    957558335121
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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

  14. Fail53,010 miles (+2,952)2 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,010 miles
    Test number
    456058535195
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass50,058 miles (+2,107)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    50,058 miles
    Test number
    868560244186
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass47,951 miles (+2,633)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    47,951 miles
    Test number
    576660943152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,318 miles
    Test number
    236134842119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,318 miles (+3,238)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,318 miles
    Test number
    576364242184
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass42,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    42,080 miles
    Test number
    807381971169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,080 miles (+2,961)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,080 miles
    Test number
    785591771125
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass39,119 miles (+2,774)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    39,119 miles
    Test number
    273363570187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass36,345 miles (+3,342)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    36,345 miles
    Test number
    991222089103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,003 miles (+4,905)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    33,003 miles
    Test number
    290524688194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,098 miles (+3,933)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    28,098 miles
    Test number
    363682567194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    24,165 miles
    Test number
    211884846475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail24,165 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,165 miles
    Test number
    433612646162
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about L4 MGD

Does L4 MGD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 MGD is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 MGD?
The MOT on L4 MGD is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 MGD done?
L4 MGD was recorded at 70,268 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 2,266 miles a year.
Has L4 MGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 MGD has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on L4 MGD 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 MGD find?
L4 MGD passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both the nearside and offside.

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