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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

S70 JRLMOT history

S70 JRL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 29 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 54,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

S70 JRL silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
54,740 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S70 JRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S70 JRL was last recorded at 54,740 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,517 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
223 miles
Average per year
1,684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,740 miles
  • 2025 – 54,517 miles
  • 2023 – 53,713 miles
  • 2022 – 52,900 miles
  • 2021 – 51,759 miles
  • 2020 – 51,531 miles
  • 2019 – 51,093 miles
  • 2018 – 46,015 miles
  • 2017 – 44,618 miles
  • 2016 – 42,714 miles
  • 2015 – 40,260 miles
  • 2014 – 37,428 miles
  • 2013 – 36,128 miles
  • 2012 – 34,405 miles
  • 2011 – 34,103 miles
  • 2010 – 30,236 miles
  • 2009 – 26,014 miles
  • 2008 – 25,016 miles
  • 2006 – 21,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,740 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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,740 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    54,740 miles
    Test number
    823385186093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,517 miles (+804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    54,517 miles
    Test number
    596974084985
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass53,713 miles (+813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    53,713 miles
    Test number
    164898404569
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass52,900 miles (+1,141)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    52,900 miles
    Test number
    831181156686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,759 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    51,759 miles
    Test number
    236014507772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,531 miles (+438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    51,531 miles
    Test number
    588495929533
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass51,093 miles (+5,078)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    51,093 miles
    Test number
    221167314801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,015 miles (+1,397)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    46,015 miles
    Test number
    662702153811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,618 miles (+1,904)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    44,618 miles
    Test number
    493225036976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,714 miles (+2,454)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    42,714 miles
    Test number
    163414375240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    40,260 miles
    Test number
    731909173970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail40,260 miles (+2,832)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,260 miles
    Test number
    561388517446
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
  13. Pass37,428 miles (+1,300)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    37,428 miles
    Test number
    439951584260
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
  14. Pass36,128 miles (+1,723)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    36,128 miles
    Test number
    675912783206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,405 miles (+302)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    34,405 miles
    Test number
    385828692496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,103 miles (+3,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    34,103 miles
    Test number
    218489931342
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass30,236 miles (+4,222)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,236 miles
    Test number
    452393630162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,014 miles (+998)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    26,014 miles
    Test number
    933344959180
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth Rear Tyres Slightly Worn On Inner Tread Edges.
  19. Pass25,016 miles (+3,303)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    25,016 miles
    Test number
    380171308184
    • NoteO/s/rear suspension unit appears to be damp with a light misting of oil
  20. Pass21,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    21,713 miles
    Test number
    940887736213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S70 JRL

Does S70 JRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S70 JRL is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S70 JRL?
The MOT on S70 JRL is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S70 JRL done?
S70 JRL was recorded at 54,740 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 1,684 miles a year.
Has S70 JRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S70 JRL has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on S70 JRL 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 S70 JRL find?
S70 JRL passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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