Mercedes-Benz SL
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 5,513 cc
V12 BTUMOT history
V12 BTU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 10 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 108,838 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 108,838 mi
- At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,379 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V12 BTU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,513 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 10 Feb 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V12 BTU was last recorded at 108,838 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 2,781 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 106,057 miles · 26 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,781 miles
- Average per year
- 4,379 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 108,838 miles
- 2024 – 106,057 miles
- 2023 – 103,252 miles
- 2022 – 99,988 miles
- 2021 – 97,419 miles
- 2020 – 94,090 miles
- 2019 – 91,565 miles
- 2018 – 85,387 miles
- 2017 – 78,271 miles
- 2016 – 73,450 miles
- 2015 – 65,314 miles
- 2014 – 59,261 miles
- 2013 – 55,918 miles
- 2012 – 54,332 miles
- 2011 – 51,513 miles
- 2010 – 49,983 miles
- 2009 – 46,177 miles
- 2008 – 38,255 miles
- 2007 – 28,316 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass108,838 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Full MOT history
22 tests since 30 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,838 miles (+2,781)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 108,838 miles
- Test number
- 139509914731
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,057 miles (+2,805)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 106,057 miles
- Test number
- 324285467771
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear offside and nearside hydraulic suspension hoses to shock absorbers have slight corrosion to ferrules on hoses
- AdvisoryManufacturers undertrays and sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of some areas
Pass103,252 miles (+3,264)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 103,252 miles
- Test number
- 169544614370
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling at rear of prop shaft is starting to crack (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass99,988 miles (+2,569)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 99,988 miles
- Test number
- 904889694016
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated coupler at differential end of shaft (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres are worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass97,419 miles (+3,329)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 97,419 miles
- Test number
- 187572155418
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Alloy (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Press in (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Press in (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass94,090 miles (+2,525)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 94,090 miles
- Test number
- 985192330840
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass91,565 miles (+6,178)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 91,565 miles
- Test number
- 555752506158
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass85,387 miles (+7,116)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 85,387 miles
- Test number
- 155320847074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,271 miles (+4,821)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 78,271 miles
- Test number
- 639001397178
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer to hub (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass73,450 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 73,450 miles
- Test number
- 808998853453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,427 miles (+8,113)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,427 miles
- Test number
- 287774666575
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play as marked (2.2.B.1f)
Pass65,314 miles (+4,886)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 65,314 miles
- Test number
- 536167187266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,428 miles (+1,167)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 60,428 miles
- Test number
- 668807855065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,261 miles (+3,343)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 59,261 miles
- Test number
- 588881674102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,918 miles (+1,586)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2014
- Odometer
- 55,918 miles
- Test number
- 108550543199
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass54,332 miles (+2,819)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 54,332 miles
- Test number
- 275052592195
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass51,513 miles (+1,530)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 51,513 miles
- Test number
- 818338401279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,983 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 49,983 miles
- Test number
- 560215100332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,972 miles (+3,795)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,972 miles
- Test number
- 692975690258
- DangerousNearside 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)
Pass46,177 miles (+7,922)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 46,177 miles
- Test number
- 132714679190
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass38,255 miles (+9,939)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 38,255 miles
- Test number
- 281953518242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,316 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 28,316 miles
- Test number
- 341461117286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V12 BTU
- Does V12 BTU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 BTU is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V12 BTU?
- The MOT on V12 BTU is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V12 BTU done?
- V12 BTU was recorded at 108,838 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 4,379 miles a year.
- Has V12 BTU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V12 BTU has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2016.
- Has the mileage on V12 BTU 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 V12 BTU find?
- V12 BTU passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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