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Mercedes-Benz SL

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 3,199 cc

S7 VBWMOT history

S7 VBW is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 15 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 79,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2026
Mileage
79,170 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 VBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 VBW was last recorded at 79,170 miles on 19 Apr 2025, 101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,069 miles · 27 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
101 miles
Average per year
5,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,170 miles
  • 2024 – 79,069 miles
  • 2023 – 78,722 miles
  • 2022 – 78,551 miles
  • 2021 – 75,908 miles
  • 2020 – 74,565 miles
  • 2018 – 72,307 miles
  • 2017 – 69,410 miles
  • 2016 – 66,907 miles
  • 2015 – 63,633 miles
  • 2014 – 61,329 miles
  • 2013 – 37,529 miles
  • 2012 – 15,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,170 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 Front Tyre obviously under inflated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,170 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    79,170 miles
    Test number
    624211942263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    79,069 miles
    Test number
    252930478994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail79,069 miles (+347)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,069 miles
    Test number
    837224090832
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass78,722 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    78,722 miles
    Test number
    285963056604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,551 miles (+2,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    78,551 miles
    Test number
    852908160430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass75,908 miles (+1,343)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,908 miles
    Test number
    729349047397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,565 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,565 miles
    Test number
    853974850777
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  8. Fail74,562 miles (+2,255)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,562 miles
    Test number
    387534506018
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  9. Pass72,307 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    72,307 miles
    Test number
    516302343955
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  10. Fail72,307 miles (+2,897)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,307 miles
    Test number
    775830634452
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  11. Pass69,410 miles (+2,503)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    69,410 miles
    Test number
    632622186279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,907 miles (+3,274)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    66,907 miles
    Test number
    455491698034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,633 miles (+2,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    63,633 miles
    Test number
    996230475007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn low
  14. Pass61,329 miles (+23,800)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    61,329 miles
    Test number
    997705694211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,529 miles (+21,571)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,529 miles
    Test number
    617106953271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres unevenly worn on inner edges
    • NoteParking brake requires adjustment
  16. Pass15,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    15,958 miles
    Test number
    395257152210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S7 VBW

Does S7 VBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S7 VBW expired on 18 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S7 VBW?
The MOT on S7 VBW expired on 18 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S7 VBW done?
S7 VBW was recorded at 79,170 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2025, an average of 5,018 miles a year.
Has S7 VBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 VBW has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S7 VBW 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 S7 VBW find?
S7 VBW passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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