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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc

LSV 181MOT history

LSV 181 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 95,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LSV 181 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 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
95,167 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,272 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LSV 181
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LSV 181 was last recorded at 95,167 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,167 miles · 23 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,272 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,167 miles
  • 2025 – 95,117 miles
  • 2024 – 93,967 miles
  • 2023 – 92,914 miles
  • 2017 – 92,904 miles
  • 2016 – 91,622 miles
  • 2015 – 89,607 miles
  • 2014 – 87,857 miles
  • 2013 – 87,694 miles
  • 2011 – 87,300 miles
  • 2010 – 87,005 miles
  • 2009 – 85,785 miles
  • 2008 – 84,007 miles
  • 2007 – 80,187 miles
  • 2006 – 69,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,167 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,167 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    95,167 miles
    Test number
    944997738983
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail95,167 miles (+50)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,167 miles
    Test number
    909752095910
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass95,117 miles (+1,150)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    95,117 miles
    Test number
    975815609749
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass93,967 miles (+1,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    93,967 miles
    Test number
    350397321294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass92,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    92,914 miles
    Test number
    215190972543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,914 miles (+10)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,914 miles
    Test number
    981090890536
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass92,904 miles (+1,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    92,904 miles
    Test number
    798847261941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass91,622 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    91,622 miles
    Test number
    991874389343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail91,620 miles (+2,013)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,620 miles
    Test number
    927509562410
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  10. Pass89,607 miles (+1,750)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    89,607 miles
    Test number
    837552375072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,857 miles (+163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    87,857 miles
    Test number
    679738274081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass87,694 miles (+394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    87,694 miles
    Test number
    179977783020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass87,300 miles (+295)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    87,300 miles
    Test number
    488966451373
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail87,005 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,005 miles
    Test number
    362967270431
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

  15. Pass87,005 miles (+126)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    87,005 miles
    Test number
    380727670288
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

  16. Pass86,879 miles (+1,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    86,879 miles
    Test number
    163190270492
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass85,785 miles (+1,778)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    85,785 miles
    Test number
    793624599015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    84,007 miles
    Test number
    134697488491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail84,007 miles (+3,820)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,007 miles
    Test number
    554327888080
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  20. Pass80,187 miles (+11,066)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    80,187 miles
    Test number
    722265177067
    • NoteRear brake discs poor condition,offside rear flexi brake hose starting to crack,slight play in nearside front wheel bearing,nearside rear tyre wearing low.

  21. Pass69,121 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    69,121 miles
    Test number
    390347996004
    • NoteSrs light on dash

Questions about LSV 181

What vehicle is registration LSV 181 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LSV 181 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Mar 2000. 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 LSV 181 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LSV 181 is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LSV 181?
The MOT on LSV 181 is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LSV 181 done?
LSV 181 was recorded at 95,167 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 1,272 miles a year.
Has LSV 181 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LSV 181 has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LSV 181 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 LSV 181 find?
LSV 181 passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush, and 3 more.

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