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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

L5 WDOMOT history

L5 WDO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 8 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 90,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

L5 WDO 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 Apr 2027
Mileage
90,758 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 WDO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 WDO was last recorded at 90,758 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,338 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
420 miles
Average per year
2,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,758 miles
  • 2025 – 90,338 miles
  • 2024 – 89,903 miles
  • 2023 – 89,264 miles
  • 2022 – 88,175 miles
  • 2021 – 86,631 miles
  • 2020 – 85,071 miles
  • 2019 – 84,379 miles
  • 2018 – 82,319 miles
  • 2017 – 80,768 miles
  • 2016 – 75,738 miles
  • 2015 – 71,699 miles
  • 2014 – 68,884 miles
  • 2013 – 64,430 miles
  • 2012 – 62,241 miles
  • 2011 – 57,168 miles
  • 2010 – 53,234 miles
  • 2009 – 47,312 miles
  • 2008 – 44,854 miles
  • 2007 – 37,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,758 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,758 miles (+420)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    90,758 miles
    Test number
    634497032471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass90,338 miles (+435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    90,338 miles
    Test number
    929220652263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass89,903 miles (+639)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    89,903 miles
    Test number
    271827927267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,264 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    89,264 miles
    Test number
    741775667778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail89,261 miles (+1,086)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,261 miles
    Test number
    200946823541
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass88,175 miles (+1,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,175 miles
    Test number
    482648745174
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass86,631 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,631 miles
    Test number
    709802963224
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail86,631 miles (+1,560)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,631 miles
    Test number
    286690066849
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass85,071 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    85,071 miles
    Test number
    180528255574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail85,071 miles (+692)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,071 miles
    Test number
    656590059058
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass84,379 miles (+2,060)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    84,379 miles
    Test number
    951792514760
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check rear brake pipes due to covers fitted

  12. Pass82,319 miles (+1,551)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    82,319 miles
    Test number
    722531928401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass80,768 miles (+5,030)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,768 miles
    Test number
    240667957798
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass75,738 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    75,738 miles
    Test number
    976315987023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,737 miles (+4,038)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,737 miles
    Test number
    127514133704
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass71,699 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,699 miles
    Test number
    827898175029
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail71,699 miles (+2,815)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,699 miles
    Test number
    595845475059
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass68,884 miles (+4,454)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    68,884 miles
    Test number
    268232084485
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  19. Pass64,430 miles (+2,189)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    64,430 miles
    Test number
    246029783168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,241 miles (+5,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    62,241 miles
    Test number
    475634732216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass57,168 miles (+3,934)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    57,168 miles
    Test number
    898535161242
    • NoteWINDSCREEN SMALL CRACK NS

  22. Pass53,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    53,234 miles
    Test number
    253334970220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail53,234 miles (+5,922)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,234 miles
    Test number
    422784770281
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  24. Pass47,312 miles (+2,458)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    47,312 miles
    Test number
    613724579264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,854 miles (+1,718)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    44,854 miles
    Test number
    160024888155
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSrs light on

  26. Pass43,136 miles (+5,642)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    43,136 miles
    Test number
    551415098073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    37,494 miles
    Test number
    924075797073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 WDO

Does L5 WDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 WDO is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 WDO?
The MOT on L5 WDO is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 WDO done?
L5 WDO was recorded at 90,758 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 2,800 miles a year.
Has L5 WDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 WDO has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L5 WDO 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 WDO find?
L5 WDO passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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