Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 4,966 cc
S5 VVXMOT history
S5 VVX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 3 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 92,186 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 92,186 mi
- At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,036 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S5 VVX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,966 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 3 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S5 VVX was last recorded at 92,186 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 92,185 miles · 21 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 3,036 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 92,186 miles
- 2025 – 91,675 miles
- 2024 – 88,489 miles
- 2023 – 86,032 miles
- 2022 – 85,342 miles
- 2021 – 81,845 miles
- 2020 – 80,804 miles
- 2019 – 79,111 miles
- 2018 – 75,575 miles
- 2017 – 72,092 miles
- 2016 – 67,647 miles
- 2015 – 64,046 miles
- 2014 – 59,774 miles
- 2013 – 56,564 miles
- 2011 – 56,256 miles
- 2010 – 50,008 miles
- 2009 – 44,548 miles
- 2008 – 37,666 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass92,186 miles
- AdvisoryFront Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryTrays fitted, not allowing full inspection.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 7 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,186 miles (+1)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 92,186 miles
- Test number
- 262272106613
- AdvisoryFront Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryTrays fitted, not allowing full inspection.
Fail92,185 miles (+510)1 major1 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,185 miles
- Test number
- 337808908381
- MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryTrays fitted, not allowing full inspection.
Pass91,675 miles (+3,186)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 91,675 miles
- Test number
- 718557640827
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowng full inspection of undrside
Pass88,489 miles (+65)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 88,489 miles
- Test number
- 942648185449
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside
Fail88,424 miles (+2,392)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,424 miles
- Test number
- 734051667300
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside
Pass86,032 miles (+690)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 86,032 miles
- Test number
- 680787484174
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp washers inop
Pass85,342 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 85,342 miles
- Test number
- 659751507434
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play in both sides of the steering
Fail85,337 miles (+3,492)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,337 miles
- Test number
- 759514284506
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play in both sides of the steering
Pass81,845 miles (+1,041)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 81,845 miles
- Test number
- 718545144436
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside slight play in steering
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly worn on the inner edge
- AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings
Pass80,804 miles (+1,693)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 80,804 miles
- Test number
- 322673478378
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside slight play in the steering
- AdvisoryOffside slight play in the steering
Pass79,111 miles (+3,536)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 79,111 miles
- Test number
- 226686860022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass75,575 miles (+3,483)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 75,575 miles
- Test number
- 113232985965
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass72,092 miles (+4,445)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 72,092 miles
- Test number
- 546862862711
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items
Pass67,647 miles (+3,601)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 67,647 miles
- Test number
- 506964628802
- AdvisoryFront tyres splits in tread pattern
Pass64,046 miles (+4,272)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 64,046 miles
- Test number
- 957425185097
- NoteIntermittant fault with the rear fog light
Pass59,774 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 59,774 miles
- Test number
- 555917684024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,774 miles (+3,210)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,774 miles
- Test number
- 687977284035
- Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Pass56,564 miles (+308)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 56,564 miles
- Test number
- 207094513168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,256 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 56,256 miles
- Test number
- 306315261290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,256 miles (+6,248)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,256 miles
- Test number
- 989755561287
- Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Pass50,008 miles (+5,460)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2011
- Odometer
- 50,008 miles
- Test number
- 781832650150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,548 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2010
- Odometer
- 44,548 miles
- Test number
- 874687529172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,547 miles (+6,881)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,547 miles
- Test number
- 243196129124
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn heavy on inside edge tread not cut as deep strong advise
Pass37,666 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2009
- Odometer
- 37,666 miles
- Test number
- 271598228402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S5 VVX
- Does S5 VVX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 VVX is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S5 VVX?
- The MOT on S5 VVX is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S5 VVX done?
- S5 VVX was recorded at 92,186 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 3,036 miles a year.
- Has S5 VVX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S5 VVX has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on S5 VVX 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 VVX find?
- S5 VVX passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 8 advisories: front upper brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides.; nearside front inner drag link end ball joint has slight play; nearside front inner road wheel slightly distorted, and 5 more.
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