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Mercedes-Benz SL

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 4,663 cc

S5 RMLMOT history

S5 RML is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 21 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 41,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
41,342 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 RML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,663 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 RML was last recorded at 41,342 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 1,197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,145 miles · 18 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1,197 miles
Average per year
2,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,342 miles
  • 2025 – 40,145 miles
  • 2024 – 38,931 miles
  • 2023 – 37,849 miles
  • 2022 – 36,831 miles
  • 2021 – 35,195 miles
  • 2020 – 33,670 miles
  • 2019 – 29,956 miles
  • 2018 – 25,370 miles
  • 2017 – 17,852 miles
  • 2016 – 11,959 miles
  • 2015 – 9,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,342 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 Rear inside rim has been welded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,342 miles (+1,197)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    41,342 miles
    Test number
    826304662423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass40,145 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    40,145 miles
    Test number
    784190052138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass40,051 miles (+1,120)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    40,051 miles
    Test number
    844599302505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass38,931 miles (+1,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    38,931 miles
    Test number
    570035227483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 96y (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads half worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass37,849 miles (+1,018)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    37,849 miles
    Test number
    576945959634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,831 miles (+1,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    36,831 miles
    Test number
    552502475256
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass35,195 miles (+1,525)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    35,195 miles
    Test number
    472805098289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,670 miles (+3,714)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    33,670 miles
    Test number
    228093503194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass29,956 miles (+4,586)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    29,956 miles
    Test number
    928683776556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,370 miles (+294)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    25,370 miles
    Test number
    328821055785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail25,076 miles (+7,224)3 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,076 miles
    Test number
    819125877839
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Pass17,852 miles (+5,893)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    17,852 miles
    Test number
    191888441833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass11,959 miles (+68)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    11,959 miles
    Test number
    280846311137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inside rim has been welded
  14. Fail11,891 miles (+2,179)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,891 miles
    Test number
    329683226458
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inside rim has been welded
  15. Pass9,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    9,712 miles
    Test number
    246279827232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 RML

Does S5 RML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 RML is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 RML?
The MOT on S5 RML is valid until 9 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 RML done?
S5 RML was recorded at 41,342 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 2,909 miles a year.
Has S5 RML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 RML has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on S5 RML 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 RML find?
S5 RML passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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