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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

S30 MEWMOT history

S30 MEW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 83,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2025.

S30 MEW silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2026
Mileage
83,712 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 MEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 MEW was last recorded at 83,712 miles on 25 Feb 2025, 1,061 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Nov 2020: 77,748 miles, lower than 77,793 miles on 31 Oct 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
82,651 miles · 22 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1,061 miles
Average per year
3,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,712 miles
  • 2024 – 82,651 miles
  • 2023 – 82,606 miles
  • 2022 – 81,563 miles
  • 2021 – 79,733 miles
  • 2020 – 77,748 miles
  • 2019 – 75,625 miles
  • 2018 – 73,567 miles
  • 2017 – 71,169 miles
  • 2016 – 69,707 miles
  • 2015 – 68,383 miles
  • 2014 – 67,322 miles
  • 2013 – 63,972 miles
  • 2012 – 58,002 miles
  • 2011 – 50,458 miles
  • 2010 – 48,047 miles
  • 2009 – 44,288 miles
  • 2008 – 39,727 miles
  • 2007 – 35,242 miles
  • 2006 – 26,517 miles
  • 2005 – 17,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,712 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower Strut Ball Joint Dust Cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc Worn/ Blue In Colour (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,712 miles (+1,061)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    83,712 miles
    Test number
    118865675449
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower Strut Ball Joint Dust Cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc Worn/ Blue In Colour (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass82,651 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    82,651 miles
    Test number
    716255906034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail82,606 miles (+1,043)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,606 miles
    Test number
    416914134302
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass81,563 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,563 miles
    Test number
    333890940050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail81,562 miles (+1,829)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,562 miles
    Test number
    933176380561
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

  6. Pass79,733 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    79,733 miles
    Test number
    717063399700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail79,733 miles (+1,985)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,733 miles
    Test number
    500173644671
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass77,748 miles (-45)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,748 miles
    Test number
    215271740524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,793 miles (+2,168)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,793 miles
    Test number
    124574220470
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass75,625 miles (+2,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,625 miles
    Test number
    290821835134
    • 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))

  11. Pass73,567 miles (+2,398)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    73,567 miles
    Test number
    197578257021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,169 miles (+1,462)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    71,169 miles
    Test number
    551495641699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,707 miles (+1,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    69,707 miles
    Test number
    693291858599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass68,383 miles (+1,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    68,383 miles
    Test number
    726449621579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail67,322 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,322 miles
    Test number
    149315934223
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass67,322 miles (+3,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    67,322 miles
    Test number
    505255134279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass63,972 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    63,972 miles
    Test number
    155124933216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail63,972 miles (+5,970)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,972 miles
    Test number
    506204633223
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass58,002 miles (+7,544)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    58,002 miles
    Test number
    635131322235
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass50,458 miles (+2,411)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    50,458 miles
    Test number
    969025221222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,047 miles (+3,759)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    48,047 miles
    Test number
    900269330240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,288 miles (+4,561)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    44,288 miles
    Test number
    204260199142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,727 miles (+4,485)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    39,727 miles
    Test number
    673712798101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    35,242 miles
    Test number
    783361297282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail35,242 miles (+8,725)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,242 miles
    Test number
    600451697222
    • FailureFront registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
    • FailureFront registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
    • FailureFront registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
    • FailureRear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
    • FailureRear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

  26. Pass26,517 miles (+8,827)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    26,517 miles
    Test number
    440559166259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    17,690 miles
    Test number
    634326765259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S30 MEW

Does S30 MEW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S30 MEW expired on 24 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S30 MEW?
The MOT on S30 MEW expired on 24 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S30 MEW done?
S30 MEW was recorded at 83,712 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2025, an average of 3,399 miles a year.
Has S30 MEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 MEW has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S30 MEW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S30 MEW find?
S30 MEW passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower strut ball joint dust cover; nearside front lower macpherson strut ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower upper suspension arm ball joint, and 5 more.

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