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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

T4 DNBMOT history

T4 DNB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 17 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 84,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2025
Mileage
84,696 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,523 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 DNB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 DNB was last recorded at 84,696 miles on 12 Aug 2024, 1,796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,900 miles · 6 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1,796 miles
Average per year
3,523 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 84,696 miles
  • 2021 – 82,900 miles
  • 2020 – 82,006 miles
  • 2019 – 80,626 miles
  • 2018 – 78,110 miles
  • 2017 – 74,420 miles
  • 2016 – 71,983 miles
  • 2015 – 69,374 miles
  • 2014 – 65,325 miles
  • 2013 – 61,246 miles
  • 2012 – 60,200 miles
  • 2011 – 58,711 miles
  • 2010 – 57,525 miles
  • 2009 – 54,967 miles
  • 2008 – 40,763 miles
  • 2006 – 22,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,696 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,696 miles (+1,796)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    84,696 miles
    Test number
    626595579738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,900 miles (+894)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    82,900 miles
    Test number
    223032505736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,006 miles (+1,380)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    82,006 miles
    Test number
    543100533396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,626 miles (+2,516)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    80,626 miles
    Test number
    114106857119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,110 miles (+3,690)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    78,110 miles
    Test number
    867808357455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,420 miles (+2,437)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,420 miles
    Test number
    151254938039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,983 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    71,983 miles
    Test number
    913436861263
    • 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)

  8. Fail71,983 miles (+2,609)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,983 miles
    Test number
    386626671786
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  9. Pass69,374 miles (+4,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,374 miles
    Test number
    867947315125
    • 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)

  10. Pass65,325 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    65,325 miles
    Test number
    179609614191
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteParking sticker zone 'b'

  11. Fail65,325 miles (+4,079)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,325 miles
    Test number
    468959014121
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteParking sticker zone 'b'

  12. Pass61,246 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,246 miles
    Test number
    775410783015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,231 miles (+1,031)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,231 miles
    Test number
    377069673031
    • 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)

  14. Pass60,200 miles (+1,489)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,200 miles
    Test number
    407302472038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,711 miles
    Test number
    105041581458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,706 miles (+46)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,706 miles
    Test number
    778871481025
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

  17. Fail58,660 miles (+1,135)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,660 miles
    Test number
    707097461023
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass57,525 miles (+2,558)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    57,525 miles
    Test number
    974224270094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail54,967 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,967 miles
    Test number
    144126479424
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NotePlay o/s track rod end,both rear tyres are on the limit,front brake pads low

  20. Pass54,967 miles (+14,204)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,967 miles
    Test number
    192086579409
    • NotePlay o/s track rod end,both rear tyres are on the limit,front brake pads low

  21. Pass40,763 miles (+18,617)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    40,763 miles
    Test number
    124254728401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,146 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    22,146 miles
    Test number
    231614516324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T4 DNB

Does T4 DNB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T4 DNB expired on 11 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T4 DNB?
The MOT on T4 DNB expired on 11 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T4 DNB done?
T4 DNB was recorded at 84,696 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2024, an average of 3,523 miles a year.
Has T4 DNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 DNB has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2016.
Has the mileage on T4 DNB 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 T4 DNB find?
T4 DNB passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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