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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 3,498 cc

S40 ODUMOT history

S40 ODU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 86,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
86,422 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,267 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 ODU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 ODU was last recorded at 86,422 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 4,700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,722 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,700 miles
Average per year
4,267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,422 miles
  • 2025 – 81,722 miles
  • 2024 – 79,935 miles
  • 2023 – 77,158 miles
  • 2022 – 71,826 miles
  • 2020 – 66,207 miles
  • 2018 – 55,834 miles
  • 2017 – 51,707 miles
  • 2016 – 48,278 miles
  • 2015 – 41,583 miles
  • 2014 – 36,320 miles
  • 2013 – 35,538 miles
  • 2012 – 24,621 miles
  • 2011 – 22,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,422 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush HEAVILY worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Quite heavy oil deposits

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is on 2.0 mm; Limit is 1.6 mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil deposits noted on exhaust & undertray

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    86,422 miles
    Test number
    288258059991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail86,422 miles (+4,700)1 dangerous3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,422 miles
    Test number
    100613571158
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass81,722 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    81,722 miles
    Test number
    732731698482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush HEAVILY worn (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Quite heavy oil deposits (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is on 2.0 mm; Limit is 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil deposits noted on exhaust & undertray

  4. Fail81,722 miles (+1,787)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,722 miles
    Test number
    804936887216
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush HEAVILY worn (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Quite heavy oil deposits (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is on 2.0 mm; Limit is 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil deposits noted on exhaust & undertray

  5. Pass79,935 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    79,935 miles
    Test number
    285987756519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail79,915 miles (+2,757)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,915 miles
    Test number
    938331768929
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass77,158 miles (+5,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    77,158 miles
    Test number
    121058339851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass71,826 miles (+5,619)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    71,826 miles
    Test number
    963047932098
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn and perished.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass66,207 miles (+5,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    66,207 miles
    Test number
    884101801553
    • 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))

  10. Pass60,950 miles (+5,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,950 miles
    Test number
    243568445025
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass55,834 miles (+4,127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    55,834 miles
    Test number
    781416617463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass51,707 miles (+3,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    51,707 miles
    Test number
    676006382174
    • AdvisoryRear REAR PADS GETTING LOW

  13. Pass48,278 miles (+6,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    48,278 miles
    Test number
    289195958611
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass41,583 miles (+5,263)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    41,583 miles
    Test number
    754659005346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,320 miles (+782)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    36,320 miles
    Test number
    575575534149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,538 miles (+10,917)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    35,538 miles
    Test number
    388949413357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,621 miles (+2,387)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    24,621 miles
    Test number
    989594442088
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  18. Pass22,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    22,234 miles
    Test number
    406239351058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 ODU

Does S40 ODU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 ODU is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 ODU?
The MOT on S40 ODU is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 ODU done?
S40 ODU was recorded at 86,422 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 4,267 miles a year.
Has S40 ODU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 ODU has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 ODU 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 S40 ODU find?
S40 ODU passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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