Mercedes-Benz SL
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 3,724 cc
V12 DCTMOT history
V12 DCT is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,748 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 May 2026
- Mileage
- 121,748 mi
- At MOT on 7 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,052 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V12 DCT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,724 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 1 May 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V12 DCT was last recorded at 121,748 miles on 7 May 2025, 13,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 108,026 miles · 24 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 13,722 miles
- Average per year
- 5,052 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 121,748 miles
- 2023 – 108,026 miles
- 2022 – 97,872 miles
- 2020 – 86,631 miles
- 2019 – 80,457 miles
- 2018 – 76,688 miles
- 2017 – 71,872 miles
- 2016 – 64,649 miles
- 2014 – 62,151 miles
- 2013 – 58,034 miles
- 2012 – 52,291 miles
- 2011 – 47,175 miles
- 2010 – 46,926 miles
- 2009 – 42,673 miles
- 2008 – 37,275 miles
- 2007 – 31,723 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass121,748 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Door mirror glass delaminating.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Some damage to nearside door mirror and indicator lens.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 12 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,748 miles (+13,722)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2026
- Odometer
- 121,748 miles
- Test number
- 206761703978
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,026 miles (+22)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 108,026 miles
- Test number
- 840404944728
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both beam image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail108,004 miles (+10,132)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,004 miles
- Test number
- 106510554740
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps clouding over (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt slow to retract
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass97,872 miles (+11,241)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2023
- Odometer
- 97,872 miles
- Test number
- 807957789512
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel flap sticking
- AdvisoryHazard switch poor operation
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass86,631 miles (+6,174)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 86,631 miles
- Test number
- 429948934886
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,457 miles (+687)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 80,457 miles
- Test number
- 265447910114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,770 miles (+107)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 79,770 miles
- Test number
- 530290426151
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Door mirror glass delaminating.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySome damage to nearside door mirror and indicator lens.
Fail79,663 miles (+2,975)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,663 miles
- Test number
- 277955868580
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Balljoint has excessive lift play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Excess play in shock lower balljoint. (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower balljoint grease cover split in arm under shock. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Door mirror glass delaminating.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySome damage to nearside door mirror and indicator lens.
Pass76,688 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2019
- Odometer
- 76,688 miles
- Test number
- 981950290742
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Fail76,688 miles (+4,816)3 major1 repaired2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,688 miles
- Test number
- 775379237754
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Pass71,872 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2018
- Odometer
- 71,872 miles
- Test number
- 167865138300
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dip beam bulb is dim (1.7.5a)
Fail71,872 miles (+7,223)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,872 miles
- Test number
- 601373055688
- FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dip beam bulb is dim (1.7.5a)
Pass64,649 miles (+47)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2017
- Odometer
- 64,649 miles
- Test number
- 757807371250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,602 miles (+2,451)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,602 miles
- Test number
- 376969795993
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass62,151 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 62,151 miles
- Test number
- 307912104311
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s window switch broken
Fail62,151 miles (+4,117)1 dangerous3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,151 miles
- Test number
- 186492104306
- DangerousNearside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s window switch broken
Pass58,034 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 58,034 miles
- Test number
- 425370763221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,034 miles (+5,743)2 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,034 miles
- Test number
- 659000163279
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass52,291 miles (+5,116)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 52,291 miles
- Test number
- 627061312071
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,175 miles (+249)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 47,175 miles
- Test number
- 357184211035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,926 miles (+4,253)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,926 miles
- Test number
- 660036950359
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass42,673 miles (+5,398)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 42,673 miles
- Test number
- 172671689290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,275 miles (+5,552)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 37,275 miles
- Test number
- 260922038275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,723 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 31,723 miles
- Test number
- 261283597139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V12 DCT
- Does V12 DCT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V12 DCT expired on 6 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V12 DCT?
- The MOT on V12 DCT expired on 6 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V12 DCT done?
- V12 DCT was recorded at 121,748 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2025, an average of 5,052 miles a year.
- Has V12 DCT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V12 DCT has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on V12 DCT 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 DCT find?
- V12 DCT passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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