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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

PBT 611MOT history

PBT 611 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 24 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 70,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

PBT 611 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 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
70,534 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,056 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PBT 611
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PBT 611 was last recorded at 70,534 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 2,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,519 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,015 miles
Average per year
3,056 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,534 miles
  • 2025 – 68,519 miles
  • 2024 – 65,338 miles
  • 2023 – 61,809 miles
  • 2022 – 58,122 miles
  • 2021 – 54,580 miles
  • 2019 – 51,868 miles
  • 2018 – 50,136 miles
  • 2016 – 49,455 miles
  • 2015 – 46,742 miles
  • 2014 – 42,911 miles
  • 2013 – 34,380 miles
  • 2012 – 30,574 miles
  • 2011 – 27,011 miles
  • 2010 – 23,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,534 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    70,534 miles
    Test number
    278795716815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail70,533 miles (+2,014)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,533 miles
    Test number
    298894976026
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass68,519 miles (+3,181)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    68,519 miles
    Test number
    499802414771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,338 miles (+3,529)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    65,338 miles
    Test number
    995785286234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,809 miles (+3,687)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    61,809 miles
    Test number
    795397940490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,122 miles (+3,542)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    58,122 miles
    Test number
    573147917303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,580 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    54,580 miles
    Test number
    137730459476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Fail54,580 miles (+2,712)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,580 miles
    Test number
    397239173989
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn most of surface missing on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Most of inner face surface missing and excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre close to ten years old Tyre very perished outer edge (5.2.3 (m))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre close to ten years old Tyre very perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (m))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass51,868 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,868 miles
    Test number
    556092829084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail51,861 miles (+1,725)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,861 miles
    Test number
    519840039667
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements over printing (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass50,136 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    50,136 miles
    Test number
    585079307158
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs worn corroded (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail50,136 miles (+681)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,136 miles
    Test number
    232911454621
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs worn corroded (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass49,455 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    49,455 miles
    Test number
    956586619337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail49,455 miles (+2,713)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,455 miles
    Test number
    129714678168
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass46,742 miles (+3,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    46,742 miles
    Test number
    130038019698
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight play in off side front inner steering tie rod joint

  16. Pass42,911 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    42,911 miles
    Test number
    499903944368
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  17. Fail42,911 miles (+8,531)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,911 miles
    Test number
    699562544350
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  18. Pass34,380 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    34,380 miles
    Test number
    358623873490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail34,353 miles (+3,779)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,353 miles
    Test number
    949450273212
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

  20. Pass30,574 miles (+3,563)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    30,574 miles
    Test number
    576733602324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    27,011 miles
    Test number
    119347671207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail27,010 miles (+3,683)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,010 miles
    Test number
    366277071245
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • NoteElec fault as indicated.
    • NoteInner faces of front b/discs corroding.

  23. Pass23,327 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,327 miles
    Test number
    451083360288
    • NoteNon uk plates fitted

Questions about PBT 611

What vehicle is registration PBT 611 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PBT 611 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 24 Jul 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 PBT 611 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PBT 611 is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on PBT 611?
The MOT on PBT 611 is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PBT 611 done?
PBT 611 was recorded at 70,534 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 3,056 miles a year.
Has PBT 611 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PBT 611 has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on PBT 611 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 PBT 611 find?
PBT 611 passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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