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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

T4 GNLMOT history

T4 GNL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 103,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 May 2026
Mileage
103,967 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 GNL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 May 2026
Latest MOT test
8 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 GNL was last recorded at 103,967 miles on 8 May 2025, 7,067 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,900 miles · 23 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
7,067 miles
Average per year
4,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,967 miles
  • 2023 – 96,900 miles
  • 2022 – 95,932 miles
  • 2021 – 91,234 miles
  • 2020 – 86,248 miles
  • 2019 – 85,314 miles
  • 2018 – 84,525 miles
  • 2017 – 83,969 miles
  • 2016 – 82,155 miles
  • 2015 – 80,809 miles
  • 2014 – 79,264 miles
  • 2013 – 75,493 miles
  • 2012 – 71,656 miles
  • 2011 – 66,496 miles
  • 2010 – 61,499 miles
  • 2009 – 56,095 miles
  • 2008 – 46,447 miles
  • 2007 – 37,598 miles
  • 2006 – 14,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,967 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear 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

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,967 miles (+7,067)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    103,967 miles
    Test number
    655039149905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,900 miles (+968)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    96,900 miles
    Test number
    337039361465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass95,932 miles (+4,698)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    95,932 miles
    Test number
    352543435606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass91,234 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,234 miles
    Test number
    281241875044
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Fail91,234 miles (+4,986)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,234 miles
    Test number
    380466589384
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass86,248 miles (+934)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,248 miles
    Test number
    716144450600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,314 miles (+789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,314 miles
    Test number
    967753938355
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass84,525 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    84,525 miles
    Test number
    543422003838
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail84,524 miles (+555)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,524 miles
    Test number
    638922226644
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass83,969 miles (+1,814)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    83,969 miles
    Test number
    439965615514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,155 miles (+1,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    82,155 miles
    Test number
    732349386968
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass80,809 miles (+1,545)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    80,809 miles
    Test number
    148238120047
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot lower ball joint (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot lower ball joint (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass79,264 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    79,264 miles
    Test number
    428718234216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,222 miles (+3,729)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,222 miles
    Test number
    989982134212
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

  15. Pass75,493 miles (+3,837)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    75,493 miles
    Test number
    135494213288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  16. Pass71,656 miles (+21)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    71,656 miles
    Test number
    209342542269
    • NoteSRS light indicates a fault within the system

  17. Fail71,635 miles (+5,139)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,635 miles
    Test number
    456077832240
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteSRS light indicates a fault within the system

  18. Pass66,496 miles (+4,997)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    66,496 miles
    Test number
    875345711252
    • NoteAir bag light on dash

  19. Pass61,499 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    61,499 miles
    Test number
    301771720480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight wear on n/s/r tyre inner edge

  20. Fail61,499 miles (+5,404)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,499 miles
    Test number
    294051020298
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight wear on n/s/r tyre inner edge

  21. Pass56,095 miles (+9,648)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    56,095 miles
    Test number
    800979039214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,447 miles (+8,849)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    46,447 miles
    Test number
    874203748395
    • NoteVery slight play in both rear wheels

  23. Pass37,598 miles (+22,900)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    37,598 miles
    Test number
    100642377235
    • NoteFront discs & pads will need changing soon

  24. Pass14,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    14,698 miles
    Test number
    671003876026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 GNL

Does T4 GNL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T4 GNL expired on 7 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T4 GNL?
The MOT on T4 GNL expired on 7 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T4 GNL done?
T4 GNL was recorded at 103,967 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2025, an average of 4,661 miles a year.
Has T4 GNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 GNL has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T4 GNL 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 GNL find?
T4 GNL passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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