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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

M5 GJUMOT history

M5 GJU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 8 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

M5 GJU silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 May 2027
Mileage
80,528 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 GJU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 GJU was last recorded at 80,528 miles on 1 May 2026, 817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,711 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
817 miles
Average per year
2,937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,528 miles
  • 2025 – 79,711 miles
  • 2024 – 78,590 miles
  • 2023 – 77,425 miles
  • 2022 – 75,696 miles
  • 2021 – 74,515 miles
  • 2020 – 73,067 miles
  • 2019 – 72,213 miles
  • 2018 – 71,216 miles
  • 2017 – 69,349 miles
  • 2016 – 65,880 miles
  • 2014 – 63,810 miles
  • 2012 – 56,311 miles
  • 2011 – 52,014 miles
  • 2010 – 46,231 miles
  • 2009 – 40,553 miles
  • 2007 – 32,305 miles
  • 2006 – 21,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,528 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,528 miles (+817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2027
    Odometer
    80,528 miles
    Test number
    483471629378
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass79,711 miles (+1,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    79,711 miles
    Test number
    923682235578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass78,590 miles (+1,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    78,590 miles
    Test number
    817479235459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass77,425 miles (+1,729)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    77,425 miles
    Test number
    934470708857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,696 miles (+1,181)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    75,696 miles
    Test number
    792107814203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,515 miles (+1,448)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    74,515 miles
    Test number
    167204648925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass73,067 miles (+854)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    73,067 miles
    Test number
    928051962712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,213 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,213 miles
    Test number
    543313377505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail72,196 miles (+980)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,196 miles
    Test number
    262996199670
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass71,216 miles (+1,867)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,216 miles
    Test number
    565210628652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,349 miles (+3,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,349 miles
    Test number
    495771547096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass65,880 miles (+2,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    65,880 miles
    Test number
    986049224222
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass63,810 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    63,810 miles
    Test number
    958531344257
    • NoteO/S/Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge of tread

  14. Pass63,810 miles (+1)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,810 miles
    Test number
    605789914151
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front wheel bearings require slight adjustment
    • NoteFront wiper blades slightly smeer

  15. Fail63,809 miles (+7,498)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,809 miles
    Test number
    109765614146
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front wheel bearings require slight adjustment
    • NoteFront wiper blades slightly smeer

  16. Pass56,311 miles (+2,337)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    56,311 miles
    Test number
    278073452345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,974 miles (+1,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    53,974 miles
    Test number
    706343202104
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass52,014 miles (+5,783)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    52,014 miles
    Test number
    609558001123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,231 miles (+5,678)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    46,231 miles
    Test number
    534009490044
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm) in centre of tread

  20. Pass40,553 miles (+8,248)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    40,553 miles
    Test number
    653837909127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,305 miles (+2,118)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    32,305 miles
    Test number
    521425407200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,187 miles (+8,327)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    30,187 miles
    Test number
    794719627187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    21,860 miles
    Test number
    462110236117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 GJU

Does M5 GJU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 GJU is valid until 9 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 GJU?
The MOT on M5 GJU is valid until 9 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 GJU done?
M5 GJU was recorded at 80,528 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 2,937 miles a year.
Has M5 GJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 GJU has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on M5 GJU 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 M5 GJU find?
M5 GJU passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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