Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,724 cc
M3 PBNMOT history
M3 PBN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 5 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 53,614 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 53,614 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,223 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M3 PBN
- 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
- 5 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M3 PBN was last recorded at 53,614 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 53,570 miles · 10 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 44 miles
- Average per year
- 2,223 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 53,614 miles
- 2025 – 52,745 miles
- 2023 – 51,108 miles
- 2020 – 49,926 miles
- 2017 – 47,509 miles
- 2016 – 44,753 miles
- 2015 – 41,225 miles
- 2013 – 34,395 miles
- 2012 – 29,599 miles
- 2011 – 26,392 miles
- 2010 – 22,453 miles
- 2009 – 17,391 miles
- 2008 – 14,045 miles
- 2007 – 10,522 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass53,614 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint in hub itself
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
19 tests since 29 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass53,614 miles (+44)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 53,614 miles
- Test number
- 870004126347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,570 miles (+825)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,570 miles
- Test number
- 605680633137
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass52,745 miles (+76)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 52,745 miles
- Test number
- 213410017937
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail52,669 miles (+1,561)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,669 miles
- Test number
- 791353980625
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass51,108 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 51,108 miles
- Test number
- 372057505712
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint in hub itself (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail51,106 miles (+1,180)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,106 miles
- Test number
- 291610819300
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint in hub itself (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass49,926 miles (+2,417)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2021
- Odometer
- 49,926 miles
- Test number
- 893130637554
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,509 miles (+2,756)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2018
- Odometer
- 47,509 miles
- Test number
- 872434845285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,753 miles (+3,528)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 44,753 miles
- Test number
- 718022602679
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,225 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 41,225 miles
- Test number
- 247656605003
- 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)
Fail41,225 miles (+6,830)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,225 miles
- Test number
- 939846805077
- FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
Pass34,395 miles (+4,796)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 34,395 miles
- Test number
- 245210873079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,599 miles (+3,207)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 29,599 miles
- Test number
- 535562072007
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteService light on
Pass26,392 miles (+3,939)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 26,392 miles
- Test number
- 457690141096
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass22,453 miles (+127)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 22,453 miles
- Test number
- 791213840089
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail22,326 miles (+4,935)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,326 miles
- Test number
- 524912540039
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass17,391 miles (+3,346)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 17,391 miles
- Test number
- 184954439443
- 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)
Pass14,045 miles (+3,523)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 14,045 miles
- Test number
- 414459828094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,522 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 10,522 miles
- Test number
- 152999827468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M3 PBN
- Does M3 PBN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M3 PBN is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M3 PBN?
- The MOT on M3 PBN is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M3 PBN done?
- M3 PBN was recorded at 53,614 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 2,223 miles a year.
- Has M3 PBN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M3 PBN has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on M3 PBN 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 M3 PBN find?
- M3 PBN passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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