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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

MBL 2MOT history

MBL 2 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 79,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MBL 2 black 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 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
79,013 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MBL 2
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MBL 2 was last recorded at 79,013 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,799 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
214 miles
Average per year
2,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,013 miles
  • 2025 – 78,799 miles
  • 2024 – 78,326 miles
  • 2023 – 78,123 miles
  • 2022 – 77,852 miles
  • 2021 – 77,340 miles
  • 2020 – 76,969 miles
  • 2019 – 76,035 miles
  • 2018 – 75,301 miles
  • 2017 – 74,181 miles
  • 2016 – 72,035 miles
  • 2015 – 70,261 miles
  • 2014 – 68,132 miles
  • 2013 – 63,394 miles
  • 2012 – 59,279 miles
  • 2011 – 54,731 miles
  • 2010 – 49,092 miles
  • 2009 – 44,176 miles
  • 2008 – 35,787 miles
  • 2007 – 29,148 miles
  • 2006 – 22,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,013 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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass79,013 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    79,013 miles
    Test number
    476013112528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,799 miles (+473)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    78,799 miles
    Test number
    233938175061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    78,326 miles
    Test number
    104278618962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail78,326 miles (+203)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,326 miles
    Test number
    692034345190
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass78,123 miles (+271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    78,123 miles
    Test number
    518889854428
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass77,852 miles (+512)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    77,852 miles
    Test number
    636588844547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,340 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    77,340 miles
    Test number
    616959014009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail77,340 miles (+371)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,340 miles
    Test number
    267632874285
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass76,969 miles (+934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,969 miles
    Test number
    454910189175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass76,035 miles (+734)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    76,035 miles
    Test number
    723547586917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,301 miles (+1,120)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    75,301 miles
    Test number
    407798733305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,181 miles (+2,146)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,181 miles
    Test number
    442892223499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,035 miles (+1,774)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    72,035 miles
    Test number
    416258466987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,261 miles (+2,129)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    70,261 miles
    Test number
    733899267446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass68,132 miles (+4,738)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    68,132 miles
    Test number
    686406564223
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteSlighty side to side play found from steering rack

  16. Pass63,394 miles (+4,115)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    63,394 miles
    Test number
    779659363256
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear exhaust clamps cracked

  17. Pass59,279 miles (+4,548)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    59,279 miles
    Test number
    619759162279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,731 miles (+325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    54,731 miles
    Test number
    998510771230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Fail54,406 miles (+5,314)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,406 miles
    Test number
    226519151297
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass49,092 miles (+4,916)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    49,092 miles
    Test number
    793965660209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre stop lamp lense loose

  21. Pass44,176 miles (+978)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    44,176 miles
    Test number
    354527469294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine warning lamp on
    • NoteOff side front tyre wall cut no cords exposed

  22. Fail43,198 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,198 miles
    Test number
    374894429488
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCenture stop lamp lence cracked
    • NoteEngine lamp on
    • NoteOff side wing mirror indicator lence cracked

  23. Pass43,198 miles (+7,411)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    43,198 miles
    Test number
    480864429207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCenture stop lamp lence cracked
    • NoteEngine lamp on
    • NoteOff side wing mirror indicator lence cracked

  24. Pass35,787 miles (+6,639)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    35,787 miles
    Test number
    151590848292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    29,148 miles
    Test number
    324481027285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail29,148 miles1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,148 miles
    Test number
    900099317233
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has nail min tread outside repair band near outer side wall

  27. Fail29,148 miles (+6,237)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,148 miles
    Test number
    760999817206
    • FailureOffside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  28. Pass22,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    22,911 miles
    Test number
    792074536252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail22,911 miles2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,911 miles
    Test number
    790104436220
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about MBL 2

What vehicle is registration MBL 2 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MBL 2 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 29 Sept 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 MBL 2 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MBL 2 is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on MBL 2?
The MOT on MBL 2 is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MBL 2 done?
MBL 2 was recorded at 79,013 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 2,792 miles a year.
Has MBL 2 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MBL 2 has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on MBL 2 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 MBL 2 find?
MBL 2 passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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