Mercedes-Benz SL
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 5,439 cc
S5 DWMMOT history
S5 DWM is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 42,120 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 42,120 mi
- At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 14 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,195 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S5 DWM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,439 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 1 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S5 DWM was last recorded at 42,120 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 4,129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 37,991 miles · 31 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,129 miles
- Average per year
- 1,195 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 42,120 miles
- 2025 – 37,991 miles
- 2020 – 37,270 miles
- 2019 – 36,947 miles
- 2017 – 36,079 miles
- 2016 – 35,939 miles
- 2015 – 33,073 miles
- 2014 – 32,226 miles
- 2013 – 31,432 miles
- 2012 – 31,264 miles
- 2011 – 30,920 miles
- 2009 – 23,707 miles
- 2008 – 22,467 miles
- 2007 – 18,761 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass42,120 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kg (3.7.B.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
16 tests since 5 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass42,120 miles (+4,129)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 42,120 miles
- Test number
- 664065520196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,991 miles (+721)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2026
- Odometer
- 37,991 miles
- Test number
- 583739998140
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass37,270 miles (+323)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 37,270 miles
- Test number
- 825405272933
- AdvisorySill covers+ undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect
Pass36,947 miles (+868)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 36,947 miles
- Test number
- 805975031431
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub carrier bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub carrier bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass36,079 miles (+140)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 36,079 miles
- Test number
- 865659994061
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kg (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,939 miles (+2,866)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 35,939 miles
- Test number
- 971865336428
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kg (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass33,073 miles (+847)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 33,073 miles
- Test number
- 565202365053
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteSlight sweat from gearbox
Pass32,226 miles (+794)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 32,226 miles
- Test number
- 288486674072
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass31,432 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 31,432 miles
- Test number
- 535696983020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,432 miles (+168)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,432 miles
- Test number
- 817694683011
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass31,264 miles (+344)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 31,264 miles
- Test number
- 199745372016
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass30,920 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 30,920 miles
- Test number
- 166723371413
- NoteBoth inner sides of the front breake disc's are corroded
- NoteWipers starting to leave streeks
Fail30,920 miles (+7,213)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,920 miles
- Test number
- 387020571021
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteBoth inner sides of the front breake disc's are corroded
- NoteWipers starting to leave streeks
Pass23,707 miles (+1,240)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 23,707 miles
- Test number
- 910788159095
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass22,467 miles (+3,706)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 22,467 miles
- Test number
- 192766858451
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass18,761 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 18,761 miles
- Test number
- 513524667029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S5 DWM
- Does S5 DWM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 DWM is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S5 DWM?
- The MOT on S5 DWM is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S5 DWM done?
- S5 DWM was recorded at 42,120 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 1,195 miles a year.
- Has S5 DWM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S5 DWM has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2013.
- Has the mileage on S5 DWM 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 DWM find?
- S5 DWM passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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