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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc

S10 DKFMOT history

S10 DKF is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 14 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 101,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

S10 DKF black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
101,087 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,515 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S10 DKF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S10 DKF was last recorded at 101,087 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,055 miles · 25 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
3,515 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,087 miles
  • 2024 – 98,487 miles
  • 2023 – 97,062 miles
  • 2022 – 94,860 miles
  • 2021 – 94,780 miles
  • 2019 – 94,701 miles
  • 2018 – 87,285 miles
  • 2017 – 83,377 miles
  • 2015 – 80,329 miles
  • 2014 – 75,650 miles
  • 2012 – 66,086 miles
  • 2011 – 61,564 miles
  • 2010 – 58,179 miles
  • 2009 – 51,846 miles
  • 2008 – 46,431 miles
  • 2007 – 39,398 miles
  • 2006 – 31,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,087 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated central ball joint into hub

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (225/40r18)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewalls and in tread (225/40/18)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass101,087 miles (+32)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    101,087 miles
    Test number
    618169801325
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail101,055 miles (+2,568)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,055 miles
    Test number
    730345850137
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass98,487 miles (+19)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    98,487 miles
    Test number
    431011801171
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated central ball joint into hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (225/40r18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Fail98,468 miles (+1,406)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,468 miles
    Test number
    346329805699
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outersidewall (225/40r18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated central ball joint into hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (225/40r18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass97,062 miles (+23)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    97,062 miles
    Test number
    500441546168
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewalls and in tread (225/40/18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewalls and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail97,039 miles (+2,179)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,039 miles
    Test number
    123061573642
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (285/35/18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewalls and in tread (225/40/18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewalls and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass94,860 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    94,860 miles
    Test number
    779601639828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,780 miles
    Test number
    290109597547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail94,780 miles (+79)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,780 miles
    Test number
    237032131659
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  10. Pass94,701 miles (+4,229)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,701 miles
    Test number
    701140697591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,472 miles (+3,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    90,472 miles
    Test number
    843778049172
    • AdvisoryUndertrays + sill covers fitted
  12. Pass87,285 miles (+3,908)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    87,285 miles
    Test number
    392102478466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,377 miles (+3,048)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,377 miles
    Test number
    331607824437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,329 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    80,329 miles
    Test number
    414816407601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail80,325 miles (+2,638)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,325 miles
    Test number
    873783872960
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  16. Pass77,687 miles (+2,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    77,687 miles
    Test number
    197948405036
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass75,650 miles (+9,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    75,650 miles
    Test number
    616258954039
    • 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)
  18. Pass66,086 miles (+4,522)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    66,086 miles
    Test number
    455285372209
    • NoteBoth rear and nearside front tyres close to limit
  19. Pass61,564 miles (+3,385)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    61,564 miles
    Test number
    518424381246
    • NoteBoth front, front bottom ball joints boots split
    • NoteSlight movement from o/s/f shock bottom ball joint
  20. Pass58,179 miles (+6,333)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    58,179 miles
    Test number
    422253610472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,846 miles (+5,415)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    51,846 miles
    Test number
    413655519401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth front,front ball joint boots split
  22. Pass46,431 miles (+7,033)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    46,431 miles
    Test number
    240678218303
    • NoteFront brake discs required after next pad change
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteNearside front tyre on limit
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on limit
    • NoteOffside front tyre on limit
    • NoteOffside rear tyre nearing limit
    • NoteRear pads low
  23. Pass39,398 miles (+7,543)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    39,398 miles
    Test number
    960347517378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    31,855 miles
    Test number
    912334316361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S10 DKF

Does S10 DKF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S10 DKF is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S10 DKF?
The MOT on S10 DKF is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S10 DKF done?
S10 DKF was recorded at 101,087 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 3,515 miles a year.
Has S10 DKF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S10 DKF has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S10 DKF 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 DKF find?
S10 DKF passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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