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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

S14 RDTMOT history

S14 RDT is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 12 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 89,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

S14 RDT 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 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
89,921 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S14 RDT
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
12 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S14 RDT was last recorded at 89,921 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
89,643 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
278 miles
Average per year
3,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,921 miles
  • 2025 – 89,643 miles
  • 2024 – 88,992 miles
  • 2023 – 88,368 miles
  • 2022 – 87,893 miles
  • 2020 – 87,737 miles
  • 2019 – 86,974 miles
  • 2017 – 85,681 miles
  • 2016 – 83,495 miles
  • 2015 – 82,270 miles
  • 2014 – 81,343 miles
  • 2013 – 79,724 miles
  • 2012 – 76,942 miles
  • 2011 – 74,746 miles
  • 2010 – 66,160 miles
  • 2009 – 59,238 miles
  • 2008 – 50,448 miles
  • 2007 – 33,696 miles
  • 2006 – 17,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,921 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass89,921 miles (+278)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    89,921 miles
    Test number
    694869464068
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass89,643 miles (+651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    89,643 miles
    Test number
    413560625169
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass88,992 miles (+624)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    88,992 miles
    Test number
    877017886761
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both worn (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass88,368 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    88,368 miles
    Test number
    991387907528
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail88,368 miles (+475)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,368 miles
    Test number
    641114145816
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass87,893 miles (+156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    87,893 miles
    Test number
    285979135810
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass87,737 miles (+763)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    87,737 miles
    Test number
    934691927161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,974 miles (+1,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    86,974 miles
    Test number
    368871769063
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass85,681 miles (+2,186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,681 miles
    Test number
    472195981701
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen

  10. Pass83,495 miles (+1,225)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    83,495 miles
    Test number
    517140895381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,270 miles (+927)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    82,270 miles
    Test number
    165533165191
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low on inner edge

  12. Pass81,343 miles (+1,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    81,343 miles
    Test number
    806393464142
    • 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)

  13. Pass79,724 miles (+2,782)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    79,724 miles
    Test number
    486843763151
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass76,942 miles (+2,196)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    76,942 miles
    Test number
    659637062127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteU/body coverts fitted

  15. Pass74,746 miles (+8,586)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    74,746 miles
    Test number
    547865061125
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteO/s/f shocker damp
    • NoteUnder body sheilds fitted

  16. Pass66,160 miles (+6,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    66,160 miles
    Test number
    443086120132
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Pass59,238 miles (+8,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    59,238 miles
    Test number
    993678689119
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass50,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    50,448 miles
    Test number
    493644228486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,448 miles (+16,752)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,448 miles
    Test number
    564564828321
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

  20. Pass33,696 miles (+15,802)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    33,696 miles
    Test number
    782296467102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,894 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    17,894 miles
    Test number
    554031366009
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about S14 RDT

Does S14 RDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S14 RDT is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S14 RDT?
The MOT on S14 RDT is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S14 RDT done?
S14 RDT was recorded at 89,921 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 3,507 miles a year.
Has S14 RDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S14 RDT has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S14 RDT 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 S14 RDT find?
S14 RDT passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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