Mercedes-Benz SL
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc
S17 DNJMOT history
S17 DNJ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 87,586 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 87,586 mi
- At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,691 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S17 DNJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,724 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S17 DNJ was last recorded at 87,586 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 2,113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 6 Oct 2017: 58,917 miles, lower than 66,909 miles on 7 Oct 2016.
- 25 Nov 2021: 78,728 miles, lower than 78,729 miles on 24 Nov 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 85,473 miles · 28 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,113 miles
- Average per year
- 3,691 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 87,586 miles
- 2024 – 85,473 miles
- 2023 – 83,547 miles
- 2022 – 81,486 miles
- 2021 – 78,728 miles
- 2020 – 76,467 miles
- 2019 – 74,606 miles
- 2018 – 72,111 miles
- 2017 – 58,917 miles
- 2016 – 66,909 miles
- 2015 – 64,919 miles
- 2014 – 62,925 miles
- 2013 – 59,927 miles
- 2012 – 56,054 miles
- 2011 – 50,554 miles
- 2010 – 45,416 miles
- 2009 – 39,406 miles
- 2008 – 29,238 miles
- 2007 – 23,129 miles
- 2006 – 16,514 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,586 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory8 MOTs, 2007–2016
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2016
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Exhaust Heat Shield not adequately supported
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak
Failure2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak
Failure2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
25 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,586 miles (+2,113)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 87,586 miles
- Test number
- 834314639849
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,473 miles (+1,926)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 85,473 miles
- Test number
- 428409344123
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted covering some testable items
Pass83,547 miles (+2,061)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 83,547 miles
- Test number
- 697428411800
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,486 miles (+2,758)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 81,486 miles
- Test number
- 468225224719
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,728 miles (-1)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 78,728 miles
- Test number
- 911192324040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,729 miles (+2,262)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,729 miles
- Test number
- 666726671335
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm chassis fulcrum end. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass76,467 miles (+1,861)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 76,467 miles
- Test number
- 562909400274
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Drivers side of screen has a small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass74,606 miles (+2,495)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 74,606 miles
- Test number
- 606241263619
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,111 miles (+13,194)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 72,111 miles
- Test number
- 918695351999
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,917 miles (-7,992)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 58,917 miles
- Test number
- 156135289453
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obstruct inspection
Pass66,909 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 66,909 miles
- Test number
- 925639222563
- AdvisoryExhaust Heat Shield not adequately supported
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail66,909 miles8 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,909 miles
- Test number
- 134665542176
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust Heat Shield not adequately supported
- AdvisoryFront Brake Discs Badly Worn & Corroded
- AdvisoryFuel system > Pipe - excessively Corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake Disc's Worn
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail66,909 miles (+94)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,909 miles
- Test number
- 797775994187
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs scored,lipped and pitted. (3.5.1i)
Pass66,815 miles (+1,896)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 66,815 miles
- Test number
- 760656066545
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass64,919 miles (+1,994)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 64,919 miles
- Test number
- 997809879073
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection
Pass62,925 miles (+2,998)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 62,925 miles
- Test number
- 817483524284
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass59,927 miles (+3,873)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 59,927 miles
- Test number
- 328757323420
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside 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)
Pass56,054 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 56,054 miles
- Test number
- 375864142239
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNearside front shock absorber damp but not likely to fail
Fail56,054 miles (+5,500)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,054 miles
- Test number
- 925164142208
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNearside front shock absorber damp but not likely to fail
Pass50,554 miles (+5,138)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 50,554 miles
- Test number
- 785296031209
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass45,416 miles (+6,010)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 45,416 miles
- Test number
- 703577130205
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront brake disc/pads showing signs of wear
Pass39,406 miles (+10,168)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 39,406 miles
- Test number
- 890372239261
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass29,238 miles (+6,109)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 29,238 miles
- Test number
- 884258628227
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass23,129 miles (+6,615)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 23,129 miles
- Test number
- 604891747231
- AdvisoryTie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRear tryes wearing at centre
Pass16,514 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 16,514 miles
- Test number
- 351345636400
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about S17 DNJ
- Does S17 DNJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 DNJ is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S17 DNJ?
- The MOT on S17 DNJ is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S17 DNJ done?
- S17 DNJ was recorded at 87,586 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 3,691 miles a year.
- Has S17 DNJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S17 DNJ has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on S17 DNJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 6 Oct 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S17 DNJ find?
- S17 DNJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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