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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

S50 ADRMOT history

S50 ADR is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 17 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 109,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

S50 ADR black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
109,484 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 ADR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 ADR was last recorded at 109,484 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 3,144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Apr 2019: 60,489 miles, lower than 85,273 miles on 25 Apr 2018.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,340 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,144 miles
Average per year
4,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,484 miles
  • 2025 – 106,340 miles
  • 2024 – 103,292 miles
  • 2023 – 100,670 miles
  • 2022 – 97,906 miles
  • 2021 – 94,442 miles
  • 2020 – 91,232 miles
  • 2019 – 88,568 miles
  • 2018 – 85,273 miles
  • 2017 – 78,764 miles
  • 2016 – 74,192 miles
  • 2015 – 69,584 miles
  • 2014 – 66,038 miles
  • 2013 – 61,914 miles
  • 2012 – 56,940 miles
  • 2011 – 53,015 miles
  • 2010 – 49,310 miles
  • 2009 – 45,470 miles
  • 2007 – 37,380 miles
  • 2006 – 27,046 miles
  • 2005 – 15,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,484 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,484 miles (+3,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    109,484 miles
    Test number
    137714434541
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass106,340 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    106,340 miles
    Test number
    895909429104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail106,339 miles (+3,047)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,339 miles
    Test number
    329426364223
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass103,292 miles (+2,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    103,292 miles
    Test number
    378939012181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,670 miles (+2,764)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    100,670 miles
    Test number
    735178645730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass97,906 miles (+3,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    97,906 miles
    Test number
    160190070457
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass94,442 miles (+3,210)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    94,442 miles
    Test number
    322991349019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,232 miles (+2,664)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    91,232 miles
    Test number
    519632385224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,568 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    88,568 miles
    Test number
    541957771927
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect hydraulic strut (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail60,489 miles (-24,784)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,489 miles
    Test number
    431453085984
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect hydraulic strut (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass85,273 miles (+6,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    85,273 miles
    Test number
    404093740502
    • AdvisoryO/s wiper smears slightly

  12. Pass78,764 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,764 miles
    Test number
    701701333434
    • AdvisoryN/s/r suspension strut misting oil

  13. Fail78,764 miles (+4,572)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,764 miles
    Test number
    411934542221
    • FailureNearside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCreaking noise when turning steering
    • AdvisoryN/s/r suspension strut misting oil

  14. Pass74,192 miles (+4,608)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,192 miles
    Test number
    956284301853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,584 miles (+3,546)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,584 miles
    Test number
    249326485076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass66,038 miles (+4,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    66,038 miles
    Test number
    799394194089
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  17. Pass61,914 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    61,914 miles
    Test number
    708364993016
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail61,914 miles (+4,974)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,914 miles
    Test number
    745314283005
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteTyre pressure monitor warning lamp on.

  19. Pass56,940 miles (+3,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,940 miles
    Test number
    197308402107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass53,015 miles (+3,705)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    53,015 miles
    Test number
    777031511132
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass49,310 miles (+3,840)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,310 miles
    Test number
    581253400194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,470 miles (+1,200)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,470 miles
    Test number
    531157719199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,270 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,270 miles
    Test number
    390808069096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,250 miles (+6,870)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,250 miles
    Test number
    944095169089
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass37,380 miles (+10,334)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    37,380 miles
    Test number
    392194257347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,046 miles (+11,686)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    27,046 miles
    Test number
    313763996236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    15,360 miles
    Test number
    782988105374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 ADR

Does S50 ADR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 ADR is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 ADR?
The MOT on S50 ADR is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 ADR done?
S50 ADR was recorded at 109,484 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 4,603 miles a year.
Has S50 ADR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 ADR has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S50 ADR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S50 ADR find?
S50 ADR passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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