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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

SR 500MOT history

SR 500 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 11 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 43,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

SR 500 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 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
43,569 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,568 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SR 500
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SR 500 was last recorded at 43,569 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,101 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
468 miles
Average per year
1,568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,569 miles
  • 2025 – 43,101 miles
  • 2023 – 43,075 miles
  • 2021 – 43,061 miles
  • 2020 – 42,876 miles
  • 2019 – 42,527 miles
  • 2018 – 40,915 miles
  • 2017 – 38,985 miles
  • 2016 – 37,108 miles
  • 2015 – 34,173 miles
  • 2014 – 31,740 miles
  • 2013 – 29,964 miles
  • 2012 – 28,667 miles
  • 2011 – 27,473 miles
  • 2010 – 25,388 miles
  • 2009 – 24,153 miles
  • 2008 – 22,671 miles
  • 2007 – 16,973 miles
  • 2006 – 13,960 miles
  • 2005 – 10,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,569 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,569 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    43,569 miles
    Test number
    251273796554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass43,101 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    43,101 miles
    Test number
    281615020834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass43,075 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    43,075 miles
    Test number
    351247185314
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail43,072 miles (+11)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,072 miles
    Test number
    352013113991
    • MajorPower steering ram leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass43,061 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    43,061 miles
    Test number
    113796232334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail43,061 miles (+185)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,061 miles
    Test number
    617731086157
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass42,876 miles (+349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    42,876 miles
    Test number
    781952090843
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass42,527 miles (+1,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,527 miles
    Test number
    548986307071
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass40,915 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    40,915 miles
    Test number
    745854819045
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail40,914 miles (+1,929)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,914 miles
    Test number
    185985691060
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass38,985 miles (+1,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    38,985 miles
    Test number
    112670619265
    • AdvisoryPlay in rack inner joints

  12. Pass37,108 miles (+21)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    37,108 miles
    Test number
    579393016313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on

  13. Fail37,087 miles (+2,914)1 failure2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,087 miles
    Test number
    711617168662
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on

  14. Pass34,173 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    34,173 miles
    Test number
    383064316538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail34,167 miles (+2,427)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,167 miles
    Test number
    125283123960
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  16. Pass31,740 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    31,740 miles
    Test number
    276142384276
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail31,740 miles (+1,776)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,740 miles
    Test number
    399162484466
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass29,964 miles (+1,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    29,964 miles
    Test number
    447462403459
    • 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)

  19. Pass28,667 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    28,667 miles
    Test number
    417976572239
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  20. Fail28,642 miles (+1,169)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,642 miles
    Test number
    348120972233
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  21. Pass27,473 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    27,473 miles
    Test number
    839525181264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail27,461 miles (+2,073)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,461 miles
    Test number
    108234981275
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass25,388 miles (+1,235)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    25,388 miles
    Test number
    224172570262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,153 miles (+1,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    24,153 miles
    Test number
    353970889442
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass22,671 miles (+5,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    22,671 miles
    Test number
    222567878256
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass16,973 miles (+3,013)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    16,973 miles
    Test number
    462012687284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass13,960 miles (+3,121)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    13,960 miles
    Test number
    400243386286
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  28. Pass10,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    10,839 miles
    Test number
    504405585271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SR 500

What vehicle is registration SR 500 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SR 500 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 11 Oct 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 SR 500 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SR 500 is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on SR 500?
The MOT on SR 500 is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SR 500 done?
SR 500 was recorded at 43,569 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 1,568 miles a year.
Has SR 500 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SR 500 has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2023.
Has the mileage on SR 500 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 SR 500 find?
SR 500 passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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