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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

S3 BEMMOT history

S3 BEM is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 14 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 132,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

S3 BEM black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
132,497 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,913 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 BEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 BEM was last recorded at 132,497 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,395 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
102 miles
Average per year
5,913 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,497 miles
  • 2025 – 132,395 miles
  • 2024 – 130,045 miles
  • 2022 – 128,143 miles
  • 2021 – 127,746 miles
  • 2020 – 127,048 miles
  • 2019 – 126,270 miles
  • 2018 – 124,721 miles
  • 2017 – 116,890 miles
  • 2016 – 101,287 miles
  • 2015 – 89,859 miles
  • 2014 – 78,275 miles
  • 2013 – 65,870 miles
  • 2012 – 47,996 miles
  • 2010 – 29,446 miles
  • 2009 – 26,520 miles
  • 2008 – 24,455 miles
  • 2007 – 17,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,497 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated castor arm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated castor arm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,497 miles (+102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    132,497 miles
    Test number
    127644914798
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass132,395 miles (+2,350)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    132,395 miles
    Test number
    712181800967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass130,045 miles (+1,902)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    130,045 miles
    Test number
    635557163157
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre split and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre split and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass128,143 miles (+397)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    128,143 miles
    Test number
    843833152858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower Steering Drive Belt Perished

  5. Pass127,746 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    127,746 miles
    Test number
    130713645677
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail127,731 miles (+683)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,731 miles
    Test number
    296715340577
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both) (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass127,048 miles (+778)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    127,048 miles
    Test number
    401462873580
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated castor arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated castor arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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. Pass126,270 miles (+1,549)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    126,270 miles
    Test number
    137086692257
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated castor arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated castor arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass124,721 miles (+7,831)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    124,721 miles
    Test number
    731607923127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,890 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    116,890 miles
    Test number
    225399281267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail116,889 miles (+15,602)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,889 miles
    Test number
    488614450190
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust up (1.8)

  12. Pass101,287 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    101,287 miles
    Test number
    461330742952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail101,277 miles (+11,418)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,277 miles
    Test number
    898898582007
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass89,859 miles (+11,584)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    89,859 miles
    Test number
    267731925167
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge

  15. Pass78,275 miles (+12,405)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    78,275 miles
    Test number
    889676254027
    • NoteFront brakes worn to limit

  16. Pass65,870 miles (+17,874)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    65,870 miles
    Test number
    715790843033
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass47,996 miles (+18,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    47,996 miles
    Test number
    517548422064
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail29,446 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,446 miles
    Test number
    344002140370
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  19. Pass29,446 miles (+2,272)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    29,446 miles
    Test number
    560002740349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,174 miles (+654)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    27,174 miles
    Test number
    580591740061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,520 miles (+2,065)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    26,520 miles
    Test number
    412018449003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,455 miles (+6,683)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    24,455 miles
    Test number
    100197548498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass17,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    17,772 miles
    Test number
    363391757060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 BEM

Does S3 BEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 BEM is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 BEM?
The MOT on S3 BEM is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 BEM done?
S3 BEM was recorded at 132,497 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 5,913 miles a year.
Has S3 BEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 BEM has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2021.
Has the mileage on S3 BEM 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 S3 BEM find?
S3 BEM passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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