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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

LU03 BNLMOT history

LU03 BNL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 48,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2024.

LU03 BNL black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2025
Mileage
48,618 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2024
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU03 BNL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU03 BNL was last recorded at 48,618 miles on 30 Oct 2024, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,612 miles · 14 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
2,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 48,618 miles
  • 2023 – 48,612 miles
  • 2022 – 46,682 miles
  • 2021 – 43,670 miles
  • 2020 – 41,732 miles
  • 2019 – 39,376 miles
  • 2018 – 36,628 miles
  • 2017 – 34,402 miles
  • 2016 – 33,149 miles
  • 2015 – 31,109 miles
  • 2014 – 29,734 miles
  • 2013 – 27,948 miles
  • 2012 – 25,693 miles
  • 2011 – 23,368 miles
  • 2010 – 20,461 miles
  • 2009 – 18,107 miles
  • 2008 – 15,145 miles
  • 2007 – 12,480 miles
  • 2006 – 9,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,618 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Advise , off side door mirror glass deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,618 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    48,618 miles
    Test number
    582146689380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass48,612 miles (+1,930)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    48,612 miles
    Test number
    378338507635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass46,682 miles (+3,012)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    46,682 miles
    Test number
    142166135803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass43,670 miles (+1,938)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    43,670 miles
    Test number
    108750688874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass41,732 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    41,732 miles
    Test number
    732601466627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise , off side door mirror glass deteriorating

  6. Fail41,731 miles (+2,355)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,731 miles
    Test number
    159930376160
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise , off side door mirror glass deteriorating

  7. Pass39,376 miles (+2,748)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    39,376 miles
    Test number
    184630962825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise , front screen chipped
    • AdvisoryAdvise , parking brake requires some adjustment

  8. Pass36,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    36,628 miles
    Test number
    940019961061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail36,628 miles (+2,226)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,628 miles
    Test number
    599488798520
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass34,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    34,402 miles
    Test number
    495023163441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail34,402 miles (+1,253)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,402 miles
    Test number
    875165183709
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  12. Pass33,149 miles (+2,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,149 miles
    Test number
    400383392479
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass31,109 miles (+1,375)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    31,109 miles
    Test number
    858319735144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,734 miles (+1,786)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    29,734 miles
    Test number
    788879444137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass27,948 miles (+2,255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    27,948 miles
    Test number
    417615233172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass25,693 miles (+2,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    25,693 miles
    Test number
    127413222129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass23,368 miles (+2,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    23,368 miles
    Test number
    485346441146
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass20,461 miles (+2,354)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    20,461 miles
    Test number
    770201940194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,107 miles (+2,962)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    18,107 miles
    Test number
    264418549179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,145 miles (+2,665)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    15,145 miles
    Test number
    953123548109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,480 miles (+3,101)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    12,480 miles
    Test number
    813552347130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    9,379 miles
    Test number
    160605946142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU03 BNL

Does LU03 BNL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LU03 BNL expired on 29 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LU03 BNL?
The MOT on LU03 BNL expired on 29 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LU03 BNL done?
LU03 BNL was recorded at 48,618 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2024, an average of 2,129 miles a year.
Has LU03 BNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU03 BNL has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on LU03 BNL 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 LU03 BNL find?
LU03 BNL passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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