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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,724 cc

L5 PSJMOT history

L5 PSJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 15 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 60,929 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

L5 PSJ silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
60,929 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 PSJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 PSJ was last recorded at 60,929 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 1,448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,481 miles · 27 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,448 miles
Average per year
2,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,929 miles
  • 2024 – 59,481 miles
  • 2023 – 57,881 miles
  • 2022 – 55,685 miles
  • 2021 – 53,311 miles
  • 2020 – 51,689 miles
  • 2019 – 50,636 miles
  • 2018 – 49,367 miles
  • 2017 – 48,253 miles
  • 2016 – 46,014 miles
  • 2015 – 42,533 miles
  • 2014 – 40,474 miles
  • 2013 – 35,860 miles
  • 2012 – 31,763 miles
  • 2011 – 29,133 miles
  • 2010 – 25,301 miles
  • 2009 – 20,806 miles
  • 2008 – 17,218 miles
  • 2007 – 14,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,929 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass60,929 miles (+1,448)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    60,929 miles
    Test number
    602694575510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,481 miles (+1,600)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    59,481 miles
    Test number
    257965723949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    57,881 miles
    Test number
    170241403505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail57,881 miles (+2,196)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,881 miles
    Test number
    846110872968
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass55,685 miles (+2,374)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    55,685 miles
    Test number
    307106751589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,311 miles (+1,622)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    53,311 miles
    Test number
    940619410444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,689 miles (+1,053)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    51,689 miles
    Test number
    491633382234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,636 miles (+1,269)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,636 miles
    Test number
    406039936224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,367 miles (+1,114)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    49,367 miles
    Test number
    826241469732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,253 miles (+2,239)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    48,253 miles
    Test number
    139193569079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    46,014 miles
    Test number
    925993113279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail46,014 miles (+3,481)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,014 miles
    Test number
    384098798154
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  13. Pass42,533 miles (+2,059)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    42,533 miles
    Test number
    469463918905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,474 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    40,474 miles
    Test number
    237419034391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre tread cracking.
  15. Fail40,474 miles (+4,614)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,474 miles
    Test number
    339918034378
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre tread cracking.
  16. Pass35,860 miles (+4,097)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    35,860 miles
    Test number
    929300943201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,763 miles (+2,630)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,763 miles
    Test number
    276263372136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,133 miles (+3,832)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    29,133 miles
    Test number
    358390761110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,301 miles (+4,495)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    25,301 miles
    Test number
    163022950114
    • NoteN/s/f & o/s/f tyres have inner & outer edges of treads wearing thin.
  20. Pass20,806 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    20,806 miles
    Test number
    310800049179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail20,754 miles (+3,536)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,754 miles
    Test number
    371788439181
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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. Pass17,218 miles (+2,731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    17,218 miles
    Test number
    921040138129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass14,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    14,487 miles
    Test number
    774454537109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 PSJ

Does L5 PSJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 PSJ is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 PSJ?
The MOT on L5 PSJ is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 PSJ done?
L5 PSJ was recorded at 60,929 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 2,475 miles a year.
Has L5 PSJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 PSJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L5 PSJ 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 L5 PSJ find?
L5 PSJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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