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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

S17 EENMOT history

S17 EEN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 11 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 93,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

S17 EEN silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
93,500 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 EEN
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
11 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 EEN was last recorded at 93,500 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,017 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
483 miles
Average per year
3,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,500 miles
  • 2025 – 93,017 miles
  • 2024 – 91,807 miles
  • 2023 – 89,763 miles
  • 2022 – 87,492 miles
  • 2021 – 86,083 miles
  • 2020 – 84,417 miles
  • 2019 – 83,238 miles
  • 2018 – 80,650 miles
  • 2017 – 77,523 miles
  • 2016 – 73,558 miles
  • 2015 – 68,801 miles
  • 2014 – 64,059 miles
  • 2013 – 59,678 miles
  • 2012 – 54,818 miles
  • 2011 – 50,274 miles
  • 2010 – 45,466 miles
  • 2009 – 40,740 miles
  • 2008 – 35,505 miles
  • 2007 – 27,609 miles
  • 2006 – 17,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,500 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,500 miles (+483)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    93,500 miles
    Test number
    580954647967
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. Pass93,017 miles (+1,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    93,017 miles
    Test number
    423247772404
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass91,807 miles (+2,044)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    91,807 miles
    Test number
    241289670991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,763 miles (+2,271)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    89,763 miles
    Test number
    892256946092
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass87,492 miles (+1,409)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    87,492 miles
    Test number
    230564086813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,083 miles (+1,666)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,083 miles
    Test number
    271179371398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,417 miles (+1,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    84,417 miles
    Test number
    301560632714
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass83,238 miles (+2,588)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    83,238 miles
    Test number
    801687758572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,650 miles (+3,127)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    80,650 miles
    Test number
    963977199277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,523 miles (+3,965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    77,523 miles
    Test number
    926303642407
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom of suspension leg (2.5.B.1a)
  11. Pass73,558 miles (+4,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    73,558 miles
    Test number
    807731307567
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Pass68,801 miles (+4,742)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    68,801 miles
    Test number
    206870615201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,059 miles (+4,381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    64,059 miles
    Test number
    588443524270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Pass59,678 miles (+4,860)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    59,678 miles
    Test number
    709675323255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads low
  15. Pass54,818 miles (+4,544)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    54,818 miles
    Test number
    139915232234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,274 miles (+4,808)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    50,274 miles
    Test number
    628824721244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,466 miles (+4,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    45,466 miles
    Test number
    330489220454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass40,740 miles (+5,235)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    40,740 miles
    Test number
    204969929297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,505 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    35,505 miles
    Test number
    124685938231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,490 miles (+7,881)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,490 miles
    Test number
    391094228464
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  21. Pass27,609 miles (+9,763)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    27,609 miles
    Test number
    382206207422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    17,846 miles
    Test number
    843460926222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S17 EEN

Does S17 EEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 EEN is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 EEN?
The MOT on S17 EEN is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 EEN done?
S17 EEN was recorded at 93,500 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 3,752 miles a year.
Has S17 EEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 EEN has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2008.
Has the mileage on S17 EEN 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 S17 EEN find?
S17 EEN passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 1 more.

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