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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

S10 BPAMOT history

S10 BPA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 10 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 61,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

S10 BPA 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 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
61,158 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S10 BPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S10 BPA was last recorded at 61,158 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 663 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,495 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
663 miles
Average per year
2,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,158 miles
  • 2025 – 60,495 miles
  • 2024 – 59,440 miles
  • 2023 – 58,246 miles
  • 2022 – 56,386 miles
  • 2021 – 53,173 miles
  • 2020 – 52,511 miles
  • 2017 – 52,307 miles
  • 2016 – 52,211 miles
  • 2014 – 52,177 miles
  • 2013 – 51,330 miles
  • 2012 – 50,678 miles
  • 2011 – 49,830 miles
  • 2009 – 49,444 miles
  • 2008 – 48,292 miles
  • 2007 – 40,102 miles
  • 2006 – 16,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,158 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,158 miles (+663)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    61,158 miles
    Test number
    157694175685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,495 miles (+1,055)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    60,495 miles
    Test number
    295264244996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,440 miles (+1,194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    59,440 miles
    Test number
    891239440518
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass58,246 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    58,246 miles
    Test number
    932897267052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail58,222 miles (+1,836)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,222 miles
    Test number
    857505534314
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass56,386 miles (+3,213)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    56,386 miles
    Test number
    380017784161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,173 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    53,173 miles
    Test number
    786708787398
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail53,172 miles (+661)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,172 miles
    Test number
    319414515940
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass52,511 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    52,511 miles
    Test number
    884320171114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Fail52,507 miles (+200)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,507 miles
    Test number
    701530080154
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. Pass52,307 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    52,307 miles
    Test number
    386303204052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,276 miles (+65)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,276 miles
    Test number
    526711044466
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions n/s/f tyre wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)
  13. Pass52,211 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    52,211 miles
    Test number
    357933107420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  14. Pass52,177 miles (+847)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    52,177 miles
    Test number
    709454764132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  15. Pass51,330 miles (+652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    51,330 miles
    Test number
    658549463107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  16. Pass50,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    50,678 miles
    Test number
    137238762184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,678 miles (+848)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,678 miles
    Test number
    287449852120
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
  18. Pass49,830 miles (+386)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    49,830 miles
    Test number
    766817841134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,444 miles (+1,152)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    49,444 miles
    Test number
    784481459280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
  20. Pass48,292 miles (+1,583)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    48,292 miles
    Test number
    370649858266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,709 miles (+6,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    46,709 miles
    Test number
    444617808068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  22. Pass40,102 miles (+23,633)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    40,102 miles
    Test number
    643305497144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
  23. Pass16,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    16,469 miles
    Test number
    471846286163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail16,469 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,469 miles
    Test number
    793343886166
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S10 BPA

Does S10 BPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S10 BPA is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S10 BPA?
The MOT on S10 BPA is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S10 BPA done?
S10 BPA was recorded at 61,158 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 2,211 miles a year.
Has S10 BPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S10 BPA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S10 BPA 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 S10 BPA find?
S10 BPA passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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