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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc

S50 GWRMOT history

S50 GWR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 36,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

S50 GWR silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
36,817 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 GWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 GWR was last recorded at 36,817 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 2,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,744 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,073 miles
Average per year
1,592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,817 miles
  • 2025 – 34,744 miles
  • 2024 – 34,016 miles
  • 2023 – 32,557 miles
  • 2022 – 31,834 miles
  • 2021 – 30,929 miles
  • 2020 – 29,529 miles
  • 2019 – 28,185 miles
  • 2018 – 25,738 miles
  • 2017 – 23,091 miles
  • 2016 – 19,852 miles
  • 2015 – 16,268 miles
  • 2014 – 12,729 miles
  • 2013 – 11,992 miles
  • 2012 – 11,301 miles
  • 2011 – 10,344 miles
  • 2010 – 9,617 miles
  • 2009 – 8,820 miles
  • 2008 – 7,970 miles
  • 2007 – 6,724 miles
  • 2006 – 4,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,817 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,817 miles (+2,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    36,817 miles
    Test number
    822461376427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass34,744 miles (+728)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    34,744 miles
    Test number
    104316367153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass34,016 miles (+23)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    34,016 miles
    Test number
    505005303676
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail33,993 miles (+1,436)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,993 miles
    Test number
    191429829702
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working door mirror led (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/4517w (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive becoming excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass32,557 miles (+723)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    32,557 miles
    Test number
    641613794450
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion noted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass31,834 miles (+905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    31,834 miles
    Test number
    855279529606
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass30,929 miles (+1,400)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    30,929 miles
    Test number
    526639367531
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth side rear wheel arches are rusting at rear
  8. Pass29,529 miles (+1,344)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    29,529 miles
    Test number
    195147746828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    28,185 miles
    Test number
    754136256517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail28,185 miles (+2,447)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,185 miles
    Test number
    660059556583
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass25,738 miles (+2,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    25,738 miles
    Test number
    181204611301
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass23,091 miles (+3,239)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    23,091 miles
    Test number
    457866352604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,852 miles (+3,584)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    19,852 miles
    Test number
    879250464672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,268 miles (+3,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    16,268 miles
    Test number
    801792347122
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust CATS loose
  15. Pass12,729 miles (+737)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    12,729 miles
    Test number
    578463924268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass11,992 miles (+691)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    11,992 miles
    Test number
    135734433294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,301 miles (+957)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    11,301 miles
    Test number
    286066732228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,344 miles (+727)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    10,344 miles
    Test number
    278414231248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,617 miles (+797)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    9,617 miles
    Test number
    372028300287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,820 miles (+850)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    8,820 miles
    Test number
    371743329281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass7,970 miles (+1,246)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    7,970 miles
    Test number
    621751638249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,724 miles (+1,966)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    6,724 miles
    Test number
    270223937285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass4,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    4,758 miles
    Test number
    752707926227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 GWR

Does S50 GWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 GWR is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 GWR?
The MOT on S50 GWR is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 GWR done?
S50 GWR was recorded at 36,817 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 1,592 miles a year.
Has S50 GWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 GWR has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on S50 GWR 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 S50 GWR find?
S50 GWR passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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