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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

SLA 50MOT history

SLA 50 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 28 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 49,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

SLA 50 silver 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 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
49,363 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SLA 50
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SLA 50 was last recorded at 49,363 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,363 miles · 28 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,363 miles
  • 2025 – 49,167 miles
  • 2023 – 48,575 miles
  • 2022 – 43,523 miles
  • 2021 – 41,537 miles
  • 2020 – 41,107 miles
  • 2019 – 39,686 miles
  • 2017 – 36,611 miles
  • 2015 – 33,204 miles
  • 2014 – 30,288 miles
  • 2013 – 24,816 miles
  • 2012 – 22,182 miles
  • 2011 – 21,975 miles
  • 2010 – 21,731 miles
  • 2009 – 20,970 miles
  • 2008 – 19,869 miles
  • 2007 – 18,723 miles
  • 2006 – 17,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,363 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.

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    49,363 miles
    Test number
    754615728636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail49,363 miles (+86)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,363 miles
    Test number
    146775425508
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail49,277 miles (+110)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,277 miles
    Test number
    407574278413
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass49,167 miles (+592)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    49,167 miles
    Test number
    145553020654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,575 miles (+5,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    48,575 miles
    Test number
    891532751193
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

  6. Pass43,523 miles (+1,986)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    43,523 miles
    Test number
    727252772601
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass41,537 miles (+430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    41,537 miles
    Test number
    735954775075
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

  8. Pass41,107 miles (+1,421)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    41,107 miles
    Test number
    435313162097
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  9. Pass39,686 miles (+3,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    39,686 miles
    Test number
    760849859231
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  10. Pass36,611 miles (+1,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    36,611 miles
    Test number
    270596981856
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  11. Pass35,329 miles (+2,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    35,329 miles
    Test number
    398062086990
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  12. Pass33,204 miles (+2,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    33,204 miles
    Test number
    287732282038
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

  13. Pass30,288 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    30,288 miles
    Test number
    137815894279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail30,206 miles (+5,390)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,206 miles
    Test number
    919346584269
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres bald on edges
    • NoteRear tyres bald on inner edges

  15. Pass24,816 miles (+2,634)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    24,816 miles
    Test number
    415281643248
    • 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)

  16. Pass22,182 miles (+207)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    22,182 miles
    Test number
    197619982198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,975 miles (+244)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    21,975 miles
    Test number
    616370891117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,731 miles (+761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    21,731 miles
    Test number
    720274590174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass20,970 miles (+1,101)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    20,970 miles
    Test number
    690111409227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,869 miles (+1,146)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    19,869 miles
    Test number
    872106388021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,723 miles (+1,442)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    18,723 miles
    Test number
    884600287014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,281 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    17,281 miles
    Test number
    882338786083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail17,221 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,221 miles
    Test number
    693602086077
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about SLA 50

What vehicle is registration SLA 50 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SLA 50 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 28 Mar 2002. 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 SLA 50 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SLA 50 is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on SLA 50?
The MOT on SLA 50 is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SLA 50 done?
SLA 50 was recorded at 49,363 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 1,566 miles a year.
Has SLA 50 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SLA 50 has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on SLA 50 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 SLA 50 find?
SLA 50 passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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