Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc
S3 VNOMOT history
S3 VNO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 106,471 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 May 2027
- Mileage
- 106,471 mi
- At MOT on 3 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,069 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 VNO
- 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
- 1 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 VNO was last recorded at 106,471 miles on 3 May 2026, 1,142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 105,329 miles · 22 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,142 miles
- Average per year
- 4,069 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 106,471 miles
- 2025 – 105,329 miles
- 2024 – 103,683 miles
- 2021 – 101,941 miles
- 2020 – 100,921 miles
- 2019 – 98,968 miles
- 2018 – 93,980 miles
- 2015 – 93,967 miles
- 2014 – 90,196 miles
- 2013 – 88,639 miles
- 2012 – 83,791 miles
- 2011 – 79,850 miles
- 2010 – 71,855 miles
- 2009 – 59,116 miles
- 2008 – 43,270 miles
- 2007 – 30,702 miles
- 2006 – 24,380 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,471 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,471 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2027
- Odometer
- 106,471 miles
- Test number
- 721357651221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,471 miles (+1,142)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,471 miles
- Test number
- 536815821108
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass105,329 miles (+1,646)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 105,329 miles
- Test number
- 968256167741
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,683 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 103,683 miles
- Test number
- 277528646720
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail103,683 miles (+1,742)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,683 miles
- Test number
- 966563160277
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested major fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass101,941 miles (+1,020)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 101,941 miles
- Test number
- 621392061280
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass100,921 miles (+1,953)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 100,921 miles
- Test number
- 707463055575
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass98,968 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 98,968 miles
- Test number
- 631289675865
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail98,957 miles (+4,977)1 dangerous1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,957 miles
- Test number
- 524085650319
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass93,980 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 93,980 miles
- Test number
- 352842977443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,967 miles (+3,771)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,967 miles
- Test number
- 689641915276
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAll tyres worn on inner tread
- NoteUpper brake light n/w
Pass90,196 miles (+1,557)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 90,196 miles
- Test number
- 249666874497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,639 miles (+4,848)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 88,639 miles
- Test number
- 985587303206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,791 miles (+3,941)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 83,791 miles
- Test number
- 386099902206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,850 miles (+923)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 79,850 miles
- Test number
- 768476501271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,927 miles (+7,072)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 78,927 miles
- Test number
- 847356951022
- 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)
- NoteO/s middle heatshield insecure
Pass71,855 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 71,855 miles
- Test number
- 734494360055
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail71,854 miles (+12,738)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,854 miles
- Test number
- 184066550070
- FailureNearside Front Lower Gas suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to cause damage (2.4.D.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass59,116 miles (+15,846)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 59,116 miles
- Test number
- 763858359020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,270 miles (+12,568)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 43,270 miles
- Test number
- 100647668080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,702 miles (+6,322)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 30,702 miles
- Test number
- 494392297081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,380 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 24,380 miles
- Test number
- 694809056041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S3 VNO
- Does S3 VNO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 VNO is valid until 2 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S3 VNO?
- The MOT on S3 VNO is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S3 VNO done?
- S3 VNO was recorded at 106,471 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2026, an average of 4,069 miles a year.
- Has S3 VNO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 VNO has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on S3 VNO 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 VNO find?
- S3 VNO passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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