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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 3,498 cc

S5 DWAMOT history

S5 DWA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 17 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 54,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2027
Mileage
54,907 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 DWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 DWA was last recorded at 54,907 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 1,766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,141 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1,766 miles
Average per year
2,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,907 miles
  • 2025 – 53,141 miles
  • 2024 – 51,690 miles
  • 2023 – 49,679 miles
  • 2022 – 47,503 miles
  • 2021 – 45,284 miles
  • 2020 – 42,875 miles
  • 2019 – 40,716 miles
  • 2018 – 37,370 miles
  • 2017 – 32,930 miles
  • 2016 – 28,446 miles
  • 2015 – 25,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,907 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 13 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,907 miles (+1,766)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    54,907 miles
    Test number
    850368342382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,141 miles (+1,451)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    53,141 miles
    Test number
    310633274072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,690 miles (+2,011)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    51,690 miles
    Test number
    563104032358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,679 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    49,679 miles
    Test number
    371489982447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail49,678 miles (+2,175)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,678 miles
    Test number
    369461275559
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass47,503 miles (+2,219)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    47,503 miles
    Test number
    134320942642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,284 miles (+2,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    45,284 miles
    Test number
    645017241961
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged shallow cut to inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass42,875 miles (+2,159)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    42,875 miles
    Test number
    936056147410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,716 miles (+3,346)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    40,716 miles
    Test number
    827720888336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,370 miles (+4,440)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    37,370 miles
    Test number
    685364066280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,930 miles (+4,484)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    32,930 miles
    Test number
    449738380130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,446 miles (+2,938)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    28,446 miles
    Test number
    356225203587
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass25,508 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    25,508 miles
    Test number
    612580119630
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S5 DWA

Does S5 DWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 DWA is valid until 7 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 DWA?
The MOT on S5 DWA is valid until 7 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 DWA done?
S5 DWA was recorded at 54,907 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 2,664 miles a year.
Has S5 DWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 DWA has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S5 DWA 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 S5 DWA find?
S5 DWA passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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