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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

V12 CJDMOT history

V12 CJD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 3 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 36,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

V12 CJD silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
36,419 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,118 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 CJD
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
3 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 CJD was last recorded at 36,419 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,406 miles · 24 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
1,118 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,419 miles
  • 2024 – 36,406 miles
  • 2023 – 35,880 miles
  • 2021 – 35,803 miles
  • 2019 – 35,404 miles
  • 2018 – 34,668 miles
  • 2017 – 34,149 miles
  • 2015 – 33,739 miles
  • 2014 – 33,260 miles
  • 2013 – 30,166 miles
  • 2011 – 27,588 miles
  • 2010 – 25,567 miles
  • 2009 – 23,320 miles
  • 2008 – 21,848 miles
  • 2007 – 17,815 miles
  • 2006 – 13,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,419 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,419 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    36,419 miles
    Test number
    384070623021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass36,406 miles (+526)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    36,406 miles
    Test number
    317575492430
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass35,880 miles (+77)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    35,880 miles
    Test number
    958158222853
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass35,803 miles (+399)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    35,803 miles
    Test number
    416335726117
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass35,404 miles (+736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    35,404 miles
    Test number
    662811458298
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass34,668 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    34,668 miles
    Test number
    873398121075
    • AdvisoryBattery light on
  7. Fail34,664 miles (+515)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,664 miles
    Test number
    737778257922
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
  8. Pass34,149 miles (+410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    34,149 miles
    Test number
    703435959649
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  9. Pass33,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    33,739 miles
    Test number
    479605375196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail33,739 miles (+479)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,739 miles
    Test number
    585584075113
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  11. Pass33,260 miles (+3,094)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    33,260 miles
    Test number
    725863384161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
  12. Pass30,166 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    30,166 miles
    Test number
    248487373105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  13. Fail30,166 miles (+2,578)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,166 miles
    Test number
    425277973105
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBattery light on
  14. Pass27,588 miles (+2,021)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    27,588 miles
    Test number
    476176501270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,567 miles (+2,247)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    25,567 miles
    Test number
    561153600205
    • NoteUnable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers
  16. Pass23,320 miles (+1,472)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    23,320 miles
    Test number
    203129789441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,848 miles (+4,033)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    21,848 miles
    Test number
    471308108266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,815 miles (+3,836)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    17,815 miles
    Test number
    162049777131
    • NoteRear tyres very low 2mm tread
    • NoteUnable to check all brake/fuel and suspension pipes due to under vehicle covers
  19. Pass13,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    13,979 miles
    Test number
    931609256164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 CJD

Does V12 CJD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 CJD is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 CJD?
The MOT on V12 CJD is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 CJD done?
V12 CJD was recorded at 36,419 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 1,118 miles a year.
Has V12 CJD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 CJD has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2018.
Has the mileage on V12 CJD 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 CJD find?
V12 CJD passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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