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Mercedes-Benz SL

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

S15 SDLMOT history

S15 SDL is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 109,111 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

S15 SDL grey Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
109,111 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 SDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 SDL was last recorded at 109,111 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,108 miles · 13 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,111 miles
  • 2023 – 108,211 miles
  • 2022 – 101,410 miles
  • 2021 – 95,267 miles
  • 2019 – 95,141 miles
  • 2018 – 87,736 miles
  • 2017 – 87,364 miles
  • 2016 – 86,915 miles
  • 2015 – 86,433 miles
  • 2014 – 85,231 miles
  • 2013 – 83,655 miles
  • 2012 – 82,649 miles
  • 2011 – 78,556 miles
  • 2010 – 74,335 miles
  • 2009 – 63,626 miles
  • 2008 – 56,620 miles
  • 2007 – 38,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,111 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier In engine bay area (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint on lower part of shock absorber has a deteriorated rubber boot, but is preventing ingress of dirt at time of test. (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,111 miles (+3)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    109,111 miles
    Test number
    367598952699
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier In engine bay area (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint on lower part of shock absorber has a deteriorated rubber boot, but is preventing ingress of dirt at time of test. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail109,108 miles (+111)3 major1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,108 miles
    Test number
    668493849557
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre is hitting wheel arch when steering on either lock (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre hitting wheel arch lining when turned on either lock. (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working Mirror mounted repeater not working correctly (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier In engine bay area (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint on lower part of shock absorber has a deteriorated rubber boot, but is preventing ingress of dirt at time of test. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has visible wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass108,997 miles (+786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    108,997 miles
    Test number
    682012978261
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass108,211 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    108,211 miles
    Test number
    446154955287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail108,111 miles (+6,701)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,111 miles
    Test number
    563849528695
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass101,410 miles (+6,143)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    101,410 miles
    Test number
    632902773461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,267 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    95,267 miles
    Test number
    373954549052
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail95,266 miles (+125)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,266 miles
    Test number
    989833429292
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view miss coloured + blurry (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong colour + incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass95,141 miles (+372)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    95,141 miles
    Test number
    408419979663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,769 miles (+7,033)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    94,769 miles
    Test number
    682155825886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,736 miles (+372)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,736 miles
    Test number
    591567850464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,364 miles (+449)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    87,364 miles
    Test number
    659121291653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,915 miles (+482)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    86,915 miles
    Test number
    434662349779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,433 miles (+1,202)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    86,433 miles
    Test number
    746394105153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,231 miles (+1,576)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    85,231 miles
    Test number
    565711784011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,655 miles (+1,006)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    83,655 miles
    Test number
    967265183083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,649 miles (+4,093)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    82,649 miles
    Test number
    937721932164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,556 miles (+4,221)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    78,556 miles
    Test number
    159589821109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass74,335 miles (+10,709)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    74,335 miles
    Test number
    811902780095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    63,626 miles
    Test number
    963930999092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail63,621 miles (+7,001)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,621 miles
    Test number
    532400699028
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

  22. Pass56,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    56,620 miles
    Test number
    233585048084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail56,613 miles (+17,947)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,613 miles
    Test number
    332935248087
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass38,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    38,666 miles
    Test number
    914359917095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S15 SDL

Does S15 SDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 SDL is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S15 SDL?
The MOT on S15 SDL is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S15 SDL done?
S15 SDL was recorded at 109,111 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 3,567 miles a year.
Has S15 SDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 SDL has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S15 SDL 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 S15 SDL find?
S15 SDL passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier in engine bay area; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint on lower part of shock absorber has a deteriorated rubber boot, but is preventing ingress of dirt at time of test.; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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