Mercedes-Benz SL
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc
S50 MSMMOT history
S50 MSM is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 5 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 69,356 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 69,356 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,696 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S50 MSM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,966 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 5 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S50 MSM was last recorded at 69,356 miles on 24 Jul 2025, 1,774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 67,582 miles · 11 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,774 miles
- Average per year
- 2,696 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 69,356 miles
- 2024 – 66,913 miles
- 2023 – 62,863 miles
- 2021 – 62,011 miles
- 2019 – 58,929 miles
- 2018 – 56,565 miles
- 2016 – 53,421 miles
- 2015 – 52,916 miles
- 2014 – 49,740 miles
- 2012 – 46,117 miles
- 2011 – 42,663 miles
- 2010 – 36,589 miles
- 2009 – 32,706 miles
- 2008 – 26,150 miles
- 2007 – 19,550 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass69,356 miles
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 Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
19 tests since 2 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,356 miles (+1,774)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 69,356 miles
- Test number
- 460715640098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,582 miles (+669)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 67,582 miles
- Test number
- 786366013693
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,913 miles (+4,050)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 66,913 miles
- Test number
- 598230711819
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,863 miles (+852)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 62,863 miles
- Test number
- 297433305930
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass62,011 miles (+3,082)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 62,011 miles
- Test number
- 545537104312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,929 miles (+2,364)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 58,929 miles
- Test number
- 624358995144
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass56,565 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 56,565 miles
- Test number
- 375781161535
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail56,558 miles (+3,137)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,558 miles
- Test number
- 955948227405
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass53,421 miles (+39)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 53,421 miles
- Test number
- 266362496237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,382 miles (+466)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,382 miles
- Test number
- 599540298771
- FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking Hose to brake caliper (3.6.A.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBrakes not tested due to brake fluid leak
Pass52,916 miles (+3,176)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 52,916 miles
- Test number
- 119120875613
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass49,740 miles (+3,623)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 49,740 miles
- Test number
- 708691264126
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteFront tyres are perished and getting low on edges.
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp is on.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass46,117 miles (+3,454)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 46,117 miles
- Test number
- 839488452164
- NoteCentre stop lamp is damaged.
- NoteFront tyres are getting low on their edges.
- NoteS.R.S. warning lamp is on.
Pass42,663 miles (+6,074)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 42,663 miles
- Test number
- 906460241390
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Pass36,589 miles (+3,883)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 36,589 miles
- Test number
- 101643860164
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront brake discs corroded inner edge
Pass32,706 miles (+6,556)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 32,706 miles
- Test number
- 341184809101
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass26,150 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 26,150 miles
- Test number
- 982929408113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,146 miles (+6,596)1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,146 miles
- Test number
- 174287108138
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- NoteOil leak from gearbox
- NoteSrs(airbag) light staying on
- NoteTyre pressure monitor light staying on
Pass19,550 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 19,550 miles
- Test number
- 590843037070
- NoteAll four tyres wearing on inner edges
Questions about S50 MSM
- Does S50 MSM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S50 MSM expired on 23 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S50 MSM?
- The MOT on S50 MSM expired on 23 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S50 MSM done?
- S50 MSM was recorded at 69,356 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2025, an average of 2,696 miles a year.
- Has S50 MSM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S50 MSM has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2018.
- Has the mileage on S50 MSM 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 MSM find?
- S50 MSM passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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