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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,724 cc

S18 GJTMOT history

S18 GJT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 14 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 58,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

S18 GJT silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
58,823 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 GJT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 GJT was last recorded at 58,823 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 2,267 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,556 miles · 2 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,267 miles
Average per year
2,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,823 miles
  • 2024 – 56,556 miles
  • 2023 – 55,959 miles
  • 2022 – 53,192 miles
  • 2021 – 49,402 miles
  • 2020 – 46,702 miles
  • 2019 – 43,721 miles
  • 2018 – 39,321 miles
  • 2017 – 33,872 miles
  • 2016 – 31,817 miles
  • 2015 – 28,504 miles
  • 2013 – 21,250 miles
  • 2012 – 17,137 miles
  • 2011 – 14,284 miles
  • 2009 – 12,922 miles
  • 2008 – 8,218 miles
  • 2006 – 6,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,823 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to close (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,823 miles (+2,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    58,823 miles
    Test number
    807536670482
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to close (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass56,556 miles (+597)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    56,556 miles
    Test number
    541364377622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust mounting defective mount bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass55,959 miles (+2,767)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    55,959 miles
    Test number
    910586791785
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass53,192 miles (+3,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    53,192 miles
    Test number
    178025777545
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass49,402 miles (+2,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    49,402 miles
    Test number
    782412416960
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass46,702 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    46,702 miles
    Test number
    279873685009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail46,671 miles (+2,950)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,671 miles
    Test number
    229617109111
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass43,721 miles (+4,400)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    43,721 miles
    Test number
    146922758235
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  9. Pass39,321 miles (+5,449)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    39,321 miles
    Test number
    877601626157
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  10. Pass33,872 miles (+2,055)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    33,872 miles
    Test number
    174530503451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    31,817 miles
    Test number
    679492204085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail31,817 miles (+3,313)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,817 miles
    Test number
    814802726899
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  13. Pass28,504 miles (+786)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    28,504 miles
    Test number
    317806635216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail27,718 miles (+6,468)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,718 miles
    Test number
    688207375183
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteLow brakes warning on
  15. Pass21,250 miles (+4,113)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    21,250 miles
    Test number
    775775913203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,137 miles (+2,853)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    17,137 miles
    Test number
    155630342485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,284 miles (+1,362)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    14,284 miles
    Test number
    468833431013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,922 miles (+3,289)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    12,922 miles
    Test number
    433209549481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,633 miles (+1,415)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    9,633 miles
    Test number
    104475419089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,218 miles (+2,094)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    8,218 miles
    Test number
    170114718031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass6,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    6,124 miles
    Test number
    472130356342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 GJT

Does S18 GJT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S18 GJT expired on 19 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S18 GJT?
The MOT on S18 GJT expired on 19 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S18 GJT done?
S18 GJT was recorded at 58,823 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 2,797 miles a year.
Has S18 GJT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 GJT has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on S18 GJT 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 GJT find?
S18 GJT passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to close.

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