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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue and Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc

S50 BMGMOT history

S50 BMG is a blue and blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 65,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

S50 BMG blue Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
65,553 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 BMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue and Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 BMG was last recorded at 65,553 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Mar 2007: 42,875 miles, lower than 344,475 miles on 30 Mar 2006.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
65,422 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,553 miles
  • 2025 – 65,422 miles
  • 2024 – 65,371 miles
  • 2023 – 65,173 miles
  • 2022 – 65,161 miles
  • 2021 – 65,138 miles
  • 2020 – 65,131 miles
  • 2019 – 65,085 miles
  • 2018 – 64,905 miles
  • 2017 – 64,730 miles
  • 2016 – 64,436 miles
  • 2015 – 63,985 miles
  • 2014 – 63,694 miles
  • 2013 – 62,104 miles
  • 2011 – 60,138 miles
  • 2010 – 59,287 miles
  • 2009 – 54,979 miles
  • 2008 – 49,775 miles
  • 2007 – 42,875 miles
  • 2006 – 344,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,553 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,553 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    65,553 miles
    Test number
    231149293330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,422 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    65,422 miles
    Test number
    954531469310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,371 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    65,371 miles
    Test number
    823193496609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,173 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    65,173 miles
    Test number
    650062018206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,161 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    65,161 miles
    Test number
    610124717555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,138 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    65,138 miles
    Test number
    982391509983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,131 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    65,131 miles
    Test number
    464358906748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    65,085 miles
    Test number
    234801171829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail65,085 miles (+180)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,085 miles
    Test number
    921006492159
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass64,905 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    64,905 miles
    Test number
    814452091356
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail64,905 miles (+175)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,905 miles
    Test number
    807849265797
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass64,730 miles (+294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,730 miles
    Test number
    155626183216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass64,436 miles (+451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,436 miles
    Test number
    710038685350
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass63,985 miles (+291)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,985 miles
    Test number
    917950715150
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass63,694 miles (+1,590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,694 miles
    Test number
    439167254098
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass62,104 miles (+1,966)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,104 miles
    Test number
    707297873004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,138 miles (+851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    60,138 miles
    Test number
    329981731265
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass59,287 miles (+4,308)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    59,287 miles
    Test number
    521160840241
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass54,979 miles (+5,204)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    54,979 miles
    Test number
    963377549119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,775 miles (+6,900)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    49,775 miles
    Test number
    182281378057
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront brakes 19% imbalanced
    • NoteSrs warning light staying on

  21. Pass42,875 miles (-301,600)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    42,875 miles
    Test number
    421271987092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass344,475 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    344,475 miles
    Test number
    984469086048
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Questions about S50 BMG

Does S50 BMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 BMG is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 BMG?
The MOT on S50 BMG is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 BMG done?
S50 BMG was recorded at 65,553 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026.
Has S50 BMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 BMG has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on S50 BMG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Mar 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S50 BMG find?
S50 BMG passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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