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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc

V10 COTMOT history

V10 COT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 39,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

V10 COT silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
39,379 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V10 COT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V10 COT was last recorded at 39,379 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
39,209 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
170 miles
Average per year
1,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 39,379 miles
  • 2024 – 39,209 miles
  • 2023 – 39,044 miles
  • 2022 – 38,740 miles
  • 2021 – 38,328 miles
  • 2020 – 38,258 miles
  • 2019 – 37,929 miles
  • 2018 – 37,267 miles
  • 2017 – 36,826 miles
  • 2016 – 36,005 miles
  • 2015 – 35,573 miles
  • 2014 – 34,187 miles
  • 2013 – 32,282 miles
  • 2012 – 30,356 miles
  • 2011 – 27,973 miles
  • 2010 – 26,286 miles
  • 2009 – 24,011 miles
  • 2008 – 21,690 miles
  • 2007 – 19,658 miles
  • 2006 – 16,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,379 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass39,379 miles (+170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    39,379 miles
    Test number
    632246478828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass39,209 miles (+165)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    39,209 miles
    Test number
    540015681611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.60mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.90mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass39,044 miles (+304)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    39,044 miles
    Test number
    937991385703
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread 255 / 45 r 17 98 w (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass38,740 miles (+412)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    38,740 miles
    Test number
    738807553624
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads about 30% worn out (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm tread 255/45 r17 98w (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass38,328 miles (+70)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    38,328 miles
    Test number
    943326924370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass38,258 miles (+329)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    38,258 miles
    Test number
    555091515615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass37,929 miles (+662)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    37,929 miles
    Test number
    854192126363
    • AdvisoryNearside lower front arm bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  8. Pass37,267 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    37,267 miles
    Test number
    363631626358
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery warning light indicates a fault
  9. Fail37,267 miles (+441)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,267 miles
    Test number
    238884000588
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery warning light indicates a fault
  10. Pass36,826 miles (+821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    36,826 miles
    Test number
    569160924457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower/forward (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass36,005 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    36,005 miles
    Test number
    885074543619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,573 miles (+1,386)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    35,573 miles
    Test number
    691031165046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    34,187 miles
    Test number
    335395294126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,187 miles (+1,905)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,187 miles
    Test number
    177285994167
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
  15. Pass32,282 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    32,282 miles
    Test number
    979311823281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Fail32,279 miles (+1,923)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,279 miles
    Test number
    267651623228
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass30,356 miles (+2,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    30,356 miles
    Test number
    269559352134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass27,973 miles (+1,687)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,973 miles
    Test number
    109709351195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,286 miles (+2,275)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    26,286 miles
    Test number
    251490760112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,011 miles (+2,321)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    24,011 miles
    Test number
    303349459163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,690 miles (+2,032)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    21,690 miles
    Test number
    630587058178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,658 miles (+2,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    19,658 miles
    Test number
    790356557102
    • 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)
  23. Pass16,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    16,727 miles
    Test number
    672435866191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V10 COT

Does V10 COT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V10 COT expired on 20 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V10 COT?
The MOT on V10 COT expired on 20 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V10 COT done?
V10 COT was recorded at 39,379 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 1,171 miles a year.
Has V10 COT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V10 COT has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on V10 COT 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 V10 COT find?
V10 COT passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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