Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc
S16 ABEMOT history
S16 ABE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 4 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 127,808 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 127,808 mi
- At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,665 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S16 ABE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,966 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 4 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S16 ABE was last recorded at 127,808 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 127,441 miles · 31 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 367 miles
- Average per year
- 4,665 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 127,808 miles
- 2025 – 127,441 miles
- 2024 – 127,293 miles
- 2022 – 126,889 miles
- 2021 – 126,060 miles
- 2020 – 125,212 miles
- 2019 – 123,585 miles
- 2018 – 122,653 miles
- 2017 – 121,247 miles
- 2016 – 117,832 miles
- 2015 – 112,317 miles
- 2014 – 105,863 miles
- 2013 – 101,056 miles
- 2012 – 95,038 miles
- 2011 – 90,256 miles
- 2009 – 77,205 miles
- 2008 – 63,134 miles
- 2007 – 45,900 miles
- 2006 – 35,308 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,808 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))
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 disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
26 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,808 miles (+367)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 127,808 miles
- Test number
- 715365889978
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Pass127,441 miles (+148)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 127,441 miles
- Test number
- 764222518359
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension pipe damaged but not to excess both ( rusty corroded connections ) (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Pass127,293 miles (+404)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 127,293 miles
- Test number
- 595147184523
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass126,889 miles (+27)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 126,889 miles
- Test number
- 365957266140
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail126,862 miles (+802)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,862 miles
- Test number
- 523372294311
- MajorEmissions not tested due to rear exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass126,060 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 126,060 miles
- Test number
- 124986808451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,059 miles (+847)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,059 miles
- Test number
- 150262988429
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Pass125,212 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 125,212 miles
- Test number
- 205342731845
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail125,202 miles (+1,617)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,202 miles
- Test number
- 522270435075
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass123,585 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 123,585 miles
- Test number
- 724602436369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,585 miles (+932)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,585 miles
- Test number
- 524595602796
- MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Plus play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass122,653 miles (+1,406)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 122,653 miles
- Test number
- 254712250437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,247 miles (+3,415)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 121,247 miles
- Test number
- 150796423623
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass117,832 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 117,832 miles
- Test number
- 722118559383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,832 miles (+5,515)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,832 miles
- Test number
- 561560883790
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass112,317 miles (+6,454)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 112,317 miles
- Test number
- 778688005010
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteExhaust mount missing
Pass105,863 miles (+4,807)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 105,863 miles
- Test number
- 205171334060
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteExhaust bracket missing
Pass101,056 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 101,056 miles
- Test number
- 128811423079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,056 miles (+6,018)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,056 miles
- Test number
- 188281923071
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass95,038 miles (+4,782)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 95,038 miles
- Test number
- 407869212007
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass90,256 miles (+13,051)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 90,256 miles
- Test number
- 847528611084
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass77,205 miles (+14,071)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 77,205 miles
- Test number
- 690009629335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,134 miles (+222)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 63,134 miles
- Test number
- 923021438376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,912 miles (+17,012)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,912 miles
- Test number
- 951466728305
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass45,900 miles (+10,592)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 45,900 miles
- Test number
- 481292347145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,308 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 35,308 miles
- Test number
- 841394846157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S16 ABE
- Does S16 ABE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 ABE is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S16 ABE?
- The MOT on S16 ABE is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S16 ABE done?
- S16 ABE was recorded at 127,808 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 4,665 miles a year.
- Has S16 ABE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S16 ABE has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on S16 ABE 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 S16 ABE find?
- S16 ABE passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.