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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,500 cc

LSD 40MOT history

LSD 40 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 9 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 77,925 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

LSD 40 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 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
77,925 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LSD 40
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LSD 40 was last recorded at 77,925 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 2,637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,288 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,637 miles
Average per year
2,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,925 miles
  • 2024 – 75,288 miles
  • 2023 – 68,130 miles
  • 2022 – 67,087 miles
  • 2021 – 66,220 miles
  • 2020 – 64,800 miles
  • 2019 – 62,297 miles
  • 2018 – 59,045 miles
  • 2017 – 56,915 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,925 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

11 tests since 24 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,925 miles (+2,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    77,925 miles
    Test number
    857806442006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass75,288 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    75,288 miles
    Test number
    189769622657
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail75,278 miles (+7,148)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,278 miles
    Test number
    402275621210
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass68,130 miles (+1,043)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    68,130 miles
    Test number
    788937628592
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass67,087 miles (+867)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    67,087 miles
    Test number
    720592898664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass66,220 miles (+1,420)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,220 miles
    Test number
    103310790444
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass64,800 miles (+2,503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    64,800 miles
    Test number
    979824267345
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass62,297 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,297 miles
    Test number
    806577086423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays

  9. Fail62,297 miles (+3,252)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,297 miles
    Test number
    129976899163
    • Repaired at testDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays

  10. Pass59,045 miles (+2,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    59,045 miles
    Test number
    391905644614
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass56,915 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    56,915 miles
    Test number
    577348921642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LSD 40

What vehicle is registration LSD 40 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LSD 40 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 9 Dec 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does LSD 40 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LSD 40 is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LSD 40?
The MOT on LSD 40 is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LSD 40 done?
LSD 40 was recorded at 77,925 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 2,476 miles a year.
Has LSD 40 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LSD 40 has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LSD 40 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 LSD 40 find?
LSD 40 passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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