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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc

TRA 181MOT history

TRA 181 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 11 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 35,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
35,455 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TRA 181
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TRA 181 was last recorded at 35,455 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Aug 2006: 10,335 miles, lower than 10,665 miles on 17 Aug 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
35,044 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
411 miles
Average per year
1,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,455 miles
  • 2025 – 35,044 miles
  • 2024 – 34,720 miles
  • 2023 – 33,975 miles
  • 2021 – 33,000 miles
  • 2020 – 32,095 miles
  • 2019 – 30,487 miles
  • 2018 – 29,595 miles
  • 2017 – 28,082 miles
  • 2016 – 25,957 miles
  • 2015 – 24,109 miles
  • 2014 – 21,942 miles
  • 2013 – 21,172 miles
  • 2012 – 20,031 miles
  • 2011 – 17,170 miles
  • 2010 – 14,919 miles
  • 2009 – 13,280 miles
  • 2008 – 12,384 miles
  • 2007 – 11,118 miles
  • 2006 – 10,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,455 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,455 miles (+411)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    35,455 miles
    Test number
    968010640660
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass35,044 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    35,044 miles
    Test number
    547589776578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail35,034 miles (+314)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,034 miles
    Test number
    525562028708
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass34,720 miles (+745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    34,720 miles
    Test number
    607865103743
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass33,975 miles (+975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    33,975 miles
    Test number
    905393987492
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass33,000 miles (+905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    33,000 miles
    Test number
    183102878691
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass32,095 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    32,095 miles
    Test number
    799143651504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,487 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    30,487 miles
    Test number
    506002520202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail30,483 miles (+888)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,483 miles
    Test number
    946668300729
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass29,595 miles (+1,513)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    29,595 miles
    Test number
    886665129861
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass28,082 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    28,082 miles
    Test number
    535568176037
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail28,082 miles (+2,125)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,082 miles
    Test number
    446216119992
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass25,957 miles (+1,848)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    25,957 miles
    Test number
    591539735977
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished/cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass24,109 miles (+2,167)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    24,109 miles
    Test number
    186736225174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Pass21,942 miles (+770)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    21,942 miles
    Test number
    735478214166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,172 miles (+1,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    21,172 miles
    Test number
    118594533276
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass20,031 miles (+2,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    20,031 miles
    Test number
    176689102273
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass17,170 miles (+2,251)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    17,170 miles
    Test number
    688031421258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,919 miles (+1,639)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    14,919 miles
    Test number
    690822220236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,280 miles (+896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    13,280 miles
    Test number
    370173439287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass12,384 miles (+1,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    12,384 miles
    Test number
    513142048264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass11,118 miles (+783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    11,118 miles
    Test number
    991941247233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass10,335 miles (-330)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    10,335 miles
    Test number
    633053446260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail10,665 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,665 miles
    Test number
    232849626268
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about TRA 181

What vehicle is registration TRA 181 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TRA 181 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 11 Jul 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 TRA 181 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TRA 181 is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on TRA 181?
The MOT on TRA 181 is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TRA 181 done?
TRA 181 was recorded at 35,455 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 1,260 miles a year.
Has TRA 181 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TRA 181 has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on TRA 181 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Aug 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on TRA 181 find?
TRA 181 passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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