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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 5,439 cc

S5 SLUMOT history

S5 SLU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 121,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2025.

S5 SLU silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Jul 2026
Mileage
121,095 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2025
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 SLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 SLU was last recorded at 121,095 miles on 30 Jul 2025, 415 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,680 miles · 20 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
415 miles
Average per year
4,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,095 miles
  • 2024 – 120,680 miles
  • 2023 – 120,267 miles
  • 2021 – 119,388 miles
  • 2020 – 117,333 miles
  • 2019 – 115,064 miles
  • 2018 – 108,316 miles
  • 2017 – 106,145 miles
  • 2016 – 105,818 miles
  • 2015 – 104,963 miles
  • 2014 – 98,131 miles
  • 2013 – 94,985 miles
  • 2012 – 92,469 miles
  • 2011 – 82,606 miles
  • 2010 – 74,216 miles
  • 2009 – 64,169 miles
  • 2008 – 53,946 miles
  • 2007 – 38,849 miles
  • 2006 – 25,641 miles
  • 2005 – 21,821 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,095 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,095 miles (+415)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    121,095 miles
    Test number
    501523682400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass120,680 miles (+413)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    120,680 miles
    Test number
    795813479678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass120,267 miles (+879)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    120,267 miles
    Test number
    334665693652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,388 miles (+2,055)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    119,388 miles
    Test number
    413453344645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,333 miles (+2,269)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    117,333 miles
    Test number
    282924091225
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass115,064 miles (+6,748)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    115,064 miles
    Test number
    529877528272
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass108,316 miles (+2,171)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    108,316 miles
    Test number
    266087700581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,145 miles (+327)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    106,145 miles
    Test number
    156759304592
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass105,818 miles (+855)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    105,818 miles
    Test number
    478737402514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,963 miles (+6,832)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    104,963 miles
    Test number
    145234185463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,131 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    98,131 miles
    Test number
    278131354068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail98,117 miles (+3,132)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,117 miles
    Test number
    475670554027
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass94,985 miles (+2,516)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    94,985 miles
    Test number
    696977443012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,469 miles (+9,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    92,469 miles
    Test number
    195167842001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass82,606 miles (+8,390)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    82,606 miles
    Test number
    196468741077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass74,216 miles (+10,047)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    74,216 miles
    Test number
    582043040011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)

  17. Pass64,169 miles (+10,223)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    64,169 miles
    Test number
    482773949069
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing and lipped.
    • NoteLong parking brake travel.

  18. Pass53,946 miles (+15,097)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    53,946 miles
    Test number
    641236648035
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low.
    • NoteLong travel to parking brake pedal.
    • NotePoly v drive belt fraying.

  19. Pass38,849 miles (+13,208)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    38,849 miles
    Test number
    833302757028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,641 miles (+3,820)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    25,641 miles
    Test number
    861151476197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    21,821 miles
    Test number
    862875615231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 SLU

Does S5 SLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S5 SLU expired on 29 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S5 SLU?
The MOT on S5 SLU expired on 29 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S5 SLU done?
S5 SLU was recorded at 121,095 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2025, an average of 4,966 miles a year.
Has S5 SLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 SLU has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2014.
Has the mileage on S5 SLU 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 SLU find?
S5 SLU passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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