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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

S18 ACRMOT history

S18 ACR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 27,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2025.

S18 ACR silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Apr 2026
Mileage
27,090 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 ACR
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
30 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 ACR was last recorded at 27,090 miles on 30 Apr 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,079 miles · 23 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 27,090 miles
  • 2024 – 27,079 miles
  • 2023 – 26,922 miles
  • 2022 – 26,874 miles
  • 2020 – 26,755 miles
  • 2019 – 26,453 miles
  • 2018 – 26,236 miles
  • 2017 – 25,477 miles
  • 2016 – 24,624 miles
  • 2015 – 24,066 miles
  • 2014 – 23,579 miles
  • 2013 – 22,231 miles
  • 2012 – 22,053 miles
  • 2011 – 21,311 miles
  • 2010 – 20,321 miles
  • 2009 – 18,767 miles
  • 2008 – 17,062 miles
  • 2007 – 14,889 miles
  • 2006 – 12,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,090 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,090 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    27,090 miles
    Test number
    936827321342
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Fail27,090 miles (+11)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,090 miles
    Test number
    350554221704
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass27,079 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    27,079 miles
    Test number
    270147752441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass26,922 miles (+48)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    26,922 miles
    Test number
    221438472409
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass26,874 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    26,874 miles
    Test number
    205541654439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass26,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    26,755 miles
    Test number
    907779262887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail26,755 miles (+302)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,755 miles
    Test number
    719206755172
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  8. Pass26,453 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    26,453 miles
    Test number
    103443716908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    26,236 miles
    Test number
    703250787746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail26,236 miles (+759)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,236 miles
    Test number
    672561006313
    • DangerousOffside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe/ flexi hose joint (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass25,477 miles (+853)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    25,477 miles
    Test number
    896614984427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,624 miles (+558)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    24,624 miles
    Test number
    993749352924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,066 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    24,066 miles
    Test number
    177611325142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Fail24,066 miles (+487)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,066 miles
    Test number
    517821125103
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass23,579 miles (+1,348)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    23,579 miles
    Test number
    897511624153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,231 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    22,231 miles
    Test number
    646751623116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,053 miles (+742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    22,053 miles
    Test number
    376931122145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass21,311 miles (+990)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    21,311 miles
    Test number
    959788201184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,321 miles (+1,554)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    20,321 miles
    Test number
    222440320106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,767 miles (+1,705)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    18,767 miles
    Test number
    573149219184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,062 miles (+2,173)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2009
    Odometer
    17,062 miles
    Test number
    773281528182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,889 miles (+2,348)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    14,889 miles
    Test number
    653188307159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,541 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    12,541 miles
    Test number
    102465726153
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S18 ACR

Does S18 ACR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S18 ACR expired on 29 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S18 ACR?
The MOT on S18 ACR expired on 29 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S18 ACR done?
S18 ACR was recorded at 27,090 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2025, an average of 766 miles a year.
Has S18 ACR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 ACR has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S18 ACR 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 S18 ACR find?
S18 ACR passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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