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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

SDB 6MOT history

SDB 6 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 10 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

SDB 6 red Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
97,433 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SDB 6
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SDB 6 was last recorded at 97,433 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 3,786 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,647 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,786 miles
Average per year
4,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,433 miles
  • 2025 – 93,647 miles
  • 2024 – 90,018 miles
  • 2023 – 86,994 miles
  • 2022 – 83,259 miles
  • 2021 – 79,285 miles
  • 2020 – 75,783 miles
  • 2019 – 71,293 miles
  • 2018 – 67,144 miles
  • 2017 – 61,508 miles
  • 2016 – 55,796 miles
  • 2015 – 49,816 miles
  • 2014 – 42,574 miles
  • 2013 – 36,425 miles
  • 2012 – 31,571 miles
  • 2011 – 26,064 miles
  • 2010 – 21,158 miles
  • 2009 – 16,995 miles
  • 2008 – 12,254 miles
  • 2007 – 8,168 miles
  • 2006 – 5,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,433 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,433 miles (+3,786)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    97,433 miles
    Test number
    425651045532
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass93,647 miles (+3,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    93,647 miles
    Test number
    781186009635
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring support arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass90,018 miles (+3,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    90,018 miles
    Test number
    368812713162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f brake pipe corroded near flexi brake hose bracket. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rea flexible brake hoses slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass86,994 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    86,994 miles
    Test number
    259075884125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail86,988 miles (+3,729)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,988 miles
    Test number
    428850613173
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass83,259 miles (+3,974)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    83,259 miles
    Test number
    467899148161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  7. Pass79,285 miles (+3,502)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    79,285 miles
    Test number
    187976999506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass75,783 miles (+4,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    75,783 miles
    Test number
    385744408539
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass71,293 miles (+4,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    71,293 miles
    Test number
    320816808877
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass67,144 miles (+5,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    67,144 miles
    Test number
    124569592036
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass61,508 miles (+5,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,508 miles
    Test number
    957835152906
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass55,796 miles (+5,980)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    55,796 miles
    Test number
    810400039575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,816 miles (+7,242)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    49,816 miles
    Test number
    158187545437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,574 miles (+6,149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    42,574 miles
    Test number
    745952744098
    • 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)

  15. Pass36,425 miles (+4,854)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    36,425 miles
    Test number
    125383943062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    31,571 miles
    Test number
    899403152078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail31,571 miles (+5,507)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,571 miles
    Test number
    935582052076
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass26,064 miles (+4,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    26,064 miles
    Test number
    717169431072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass21,158 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    21,158 miles
    Test number
    111488350489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail21,116 miles (+4,121)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,116 miles
    Test number
    824174650076
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass16,995 miles (+4,741)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    16,995 miles
    Test number
    284218959088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,254 miles (+4,086)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    12,254 miles
    Test number
    152178858449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,168 miles (+3,089)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    8,168 miles
    Test number
    740878677077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass5,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    5,079 miles
    Test number
    744963086038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SDB 6

What vehicle is registration SDB 6 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SDB 6 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 10 Apr 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SDB 6 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SDB 6 is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on SDB 6?
The MOT on SDB 6 is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SDB 6 done?
SDB 6 was recorded at 97,433 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 4,639 miles a year.
Has SDB 6 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SDB 6 has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on SDB 6 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 SDB 6 find?
SDB 6 passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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