Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc
V12 JLMMOT history
V12 JLM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 16 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 59,584 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 May 2027
- Mileage
- 59,584 mi
- At MOT on 20 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,083 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V12 JLM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,966 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 16 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V12 JLM was last recorded at 59,584 miles on 20 May 2026, 385 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 59,199 miles · 15 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 385 miles
- Average per year
- 2,083 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 59,584 miles
- 2025 – 59,199 miles
- 2024 – 58,852 miles
- 2023 – 58,450 miles
- 2022 – 57,759 miles
- 2021 – 57,032 miles
- 2020 – 56,680 miles
- 2019 – 56,152 miles
- 2018 – 54,386 miles
- 2017 – 53,679 miles
- 2016 – 52,449 miles
- 2015 – 50,759 miles
- 2014 – 48,426 miles
- 2013 – 46,169 miles
- 2011 – 40,478 miles
- 2010 – 37,141 miles
- 2009 – 33,826 miles
- 2008 – 29,826 miles
- 2007 – 22,465 miles
- 2006 – 17,905 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass59,584 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower forward most
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass59,584 miles (+385)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2027
- Odometer
- 59,584 miles
- Test number
- 290867026639
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass59,199 miles (+347)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2026
- Odometer
- 59,199 miles
- Test number
- 753951003087
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass58,852 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2025
- Odometer
- 58,852 miles
- Test number
- 370689862104
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail58,852 miles (+402)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,852 miles
- Test number
- 892629691514
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass58,450 miles (+691)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2024
- Odometer
- 58,450 miles
- Test number
- 783547359423
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass57,759 miles (+727)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2023
- Odometer
- 57,759 miles
- Test number
- 618298279110
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass57,032 miles (+352)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2022
- Odometer
- 57,032 miles
- Test number
- 520446203257
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
Pass56,680 miles (+528)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2021
- Odometer
- 56,680 miles
- Test number
- 806751672857
- AdvisoryFront both tyres worn on inner edges slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass56,152 miles (+1,766)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 56,152 miles
- Test number
- 984065017655
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass54,386 miles (+707)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2019
- Odometer
- 54,386 miles
- Test number
- 367195338609
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,679 miles (+1,230)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2018
- Odometer
- 53,679 miles
- Test number
- 863721529926
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,449 miles (+1,690)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2017
- Odometer
- 52,449 miles
- Test number
- 737404373970
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,759 miles (+2,333)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2016
- Odometer
- 50,759 miles
- Test number
- 955061435156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,426 miles (+23)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2015
- Odometer
- 48,426 miles
- Test number
- 589785234126
- NoteCut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall -- no cords showing
Fail48,403 miles (+2,234)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,403 miles
- Test number
- 316182634147
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteCut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall -- no cords showing
Pass46,169 miles (+5,691)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2014
- Odometer
- 46,169 miles
- Test number
- 497455233158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,478 miles (+3,337)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 40,478 miles
- Test number
- 688858831193
- NoteOff side front tyre wearing low on inside edge.
- NoteRear brake pads look low.
Pass37,141 miles (+34)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 37,141 miles
- Test number
- 750185940199
- NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge
- NoteSlight cut on n/s/r tyre side wall -- no cords showing
Fail37,107 miles (+3,281)1 dangerous2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,107 miles
- Test number
- 203774940417
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge
- NoteSlight cut on n/s/r tyre side wall -- no cords showing
Pass33,826 miles (+4,000)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 33,826 miles
- Test number
- 272741569412
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass29,826 miles (+7,361)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 29,826 miles
- Test number
- 241718748190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,465 miles (+4,560)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 22,465 miles
- Test number
- 714840157142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,905 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 17,905 miles
- Test number
- 753187336195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V12 JLM
- Does V12 JLM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 JLM is valid until 28 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V12 JLM?
- The MOT on V12 JLM is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V12 JLM done?
- V12 JLM was recorded at 59,584 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 2,083 miles a year.
- Has V12 JLM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V12 JLM has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on V12 JLM 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 JLM find?
- V12 JLM passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen.
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