Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 5,513 cc
V12 PDJMOT history
V12 PDJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 2 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 90,079 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 May 2027
- Mileage
- 90,079 mi
- At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,541 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V12 PDJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,513 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 2 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V12 PDJ was last recorded at 90,079 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 90,079 miles · 20 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,541 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 90,079 miles
- 2025 – 89,544 miles
- 2024 – 89,259 miles
- 2023 – 88,377 miles
- 2022 – 86,482 miles
- 2021 – 84,497 miles
- 2020 – 83,863 miles
- 2019 – 81,624 miles
- 2018 – 80,001 miles
- 2016 – 78,544 miles
- 2015 – 73,803 miles
- 2014 – 71,723 miles
- 2012 – 66,418 miles
- 2010 – 54,267 miles
- 2009 – 48,254 miles
- 2008 – 35,028 miles
- 2007 – 26,556 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass90,079 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit damagedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 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.
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rods
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 2 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,079 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2027
- Odometer
- 90,079 miles
- Test number
- 962890382010
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail90,079 miles (+535)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,079 miles
- Test number
- 843822556005
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass89,544 miles (+6)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2026
- Odometer
- 89,544 miles
- Test number
- 868597230053
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail89,538 miles (+279)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,538 miles
- Test number
- 101311409486
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt shock absorber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass89,259 miles (+882)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 89,259 miles
- Test number
- 454099793967
- AdvisoryAdvise offside front shock absorber lower ball joint dust cover damaged
- AdvisoryAdvise offside rear light unit damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass88,377 miles (+1,895)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 88,377 miles
- Test number
- 146840477142
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,482 miles (+59)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 86,482 miles
- Test number
- 835489740831
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail86,423 miles (+1,926)4 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,423 miles
- Test number
- 797616421100
- MajorFront Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both front (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both rear (5.2.3 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass84,497 miles (+13)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 84,497 miles
- Test number
- 260768651148
- AdvisoryAdvise both front inner steering rack ball joints have slight play in
Fail84,484 miles (+621)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,484 miles
- Test number
- 361456555299
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass83,863 miles (+2,239)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 83,863 miles
- Test number
- 226796332758
- AdvisoryAdvise both front inner tie rod ball joints have slight play in
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass81,624 miles (+1,623)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 81,624 miles
- Test number
- 800775690813
- AdvisoryAdvise both front steering rack inner tie rod ball joints have slight play in
Pass80,001 miles (+11)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 80,001 miles
- Test number
- 523247924774
- AdvisoryAdvise both rear tyres might not be the correct size for wheels
- AdvisoryBattery light on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tie rod ball joint has slight play in
Fail79,990 miles (+1,446)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,990 miles
- Test number
- 613041585850
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryAdvise both rear tyres might not be the correct size for wheels
- AdvisoryBattery light on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tie rod ball joint has slight play in
Pass78,544 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 78,544 miles
- Test number
- 903623054712
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,543 miles (+1,642)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,543 miles
- Test number
- 723661545746
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureRoad wheel cracked all wheels (4.2.A.1a)
Pass76,901 miles (+3,098)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2017
- Odometer
- 76,901 miles
- Test number
- 840836018635
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,803 miles (+2,080)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 73,803 miles
- Test number
- 608058475078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,723 miles (+2,263)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 71,723 miles
- Test number
- 715779784171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,460 miles (+3,042)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 69,460 miles
- Test number
- 439114724025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,418 miles (+4,404)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 66,418 miles
- Test number
- 425806962305
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteSill covers fitted nearside & offside, unable to fully inspect outer sills.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass62,014 miles (+7,747)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 62,014 miles
- Test number
- 579201722036
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,267 miles (+6,013)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 54,267 miles
- Test number
- 903883340332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,254 miles (+13,226)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 48,254 miles
- Test number
- 474453449422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,028 miles (+8,472)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 35,028 miles
- Test number
- 880684498223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,556 miles (+3,703)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 26,556 miles
- Test number
- 184911897264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,853 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2008
- Odometer
- 22,853 miles
- Test number
- 234342327446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V12 PDJ
- Does V12 PDJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 PDJ is valid until 19 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V12 PDJ?
- The MOT on V12 PDJ is valid until 19 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 PDJ done?
- V12 PDJ was recorded at 90,079 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 3,541 miles a year.
- Has V12 PDJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V12 PDJ has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on V12 PDJ 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 PDJ find?
- V12 PDJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.
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