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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 5,513 cc

V12 SLLMOT history

V12 SLL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 74,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

V12 SLL black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
74,447 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 SLL
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
1 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 SLL was last recorded at 74,447 miles on 7 May 2026, 124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,323 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
124 miles
Average per year
2,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,447 miles
  • 2025 – 74,323 miles
  • 2024 – 74,142 miles
  • 2023 – 73,900 miles
  • 2022 – 73,766 miles
  • 2021 – 73,599 miles
  • 2020 – 73,524 miles
  • 2019 – 73,362 miles
  • 2018 – 73,153 miles
  • 2017 – 72,774 miles
  • 2016 – 72,614 miles
  • 2015 – 72,420 miles
  • 2014 – 72,025 miles
  • 2012 – 71,367 miles
  • 2011 – 70,482 miles
  • 2010 – 68,946 miles
  • 2009 – 63,497 miles
  • 2008 – 48,426 miles
  • 2007 – 32,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,447 miles
  • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded in insides

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,447 miles (+124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    74,447 miles
    Test number
    676322062264
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded in insides
  2. Pass74,323 miles (+181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2026
    Odometer
    74,323 miles
    Test number
    114509476434
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded on insides
  3. Pass74,142 miles (+242)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    74,142 miles
    Test number
    670921296509
    • AdvisoryFront brake disks heavily corroded on inner faces
    • AdvisoryFront steel brake corroded
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOsr shocker leaking
    • AdvisorySuspension pipes and hoses corroded
  4. Pass73,900 miles (+134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    73,900 miles
    Test number
    593457591992
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
  5. Pass73,766 miles (+167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    73,766 miles
    Test number
    760030383118
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror glass damaged
  6. Pass73,599 miles (+75)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    73,599 miles
    Test number
    168483463069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass73,524 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    73,524 miles
    Test number
    604060075790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,362 miles (+209)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,362 miles
    Test number
    135407375573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,153 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    73,153 miles
    Test number
    165627147445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,142 miles (+368)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,142 miles
    Test number
    661514259759
    • FailureOffside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
  11. Pass72,774 miles (+160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    72,774 miles
    Test number
    621555593676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass72,614 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    72,614 miles
    Test number
    118687057780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Fail72,614 miles (+194)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,614 miles
    Test number
    508963449178
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass72,420 miles (+395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    72,420 miles
    Test number
    865636905017
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
  15. Pass72,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    72,025 miles
    Test number
    656640614064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,025 miles (+658)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,025 miles
    Test number
    725480614001
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  17. Pass71,367 miles (+885)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    71,367 miles
    Test number
    187719042304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,482 miles (+1,536)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    70,482 miles
    Test number
    875887301360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,946 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    68,946 miles
    Test number
    814465130314
    • NoteSlight play in steering
  20. Fail68,939 miles (+5,442)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,939 miles
    Test number
    960989520370
    • FailureOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • NoteSlight play in steering
  21. Pass63,497 miles (+15,071)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    63,497 miles
    Test number
    832630119379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,426 miles (+16,271)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    48,426 miles
    Test number
    671331218369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    32,155 miles
    Test number
    251123807300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 SLL

Does V12 SLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 SLL is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 SLL?
The MOT on V12 SLL is valid until 17 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 SLL done?
V12 SLL was recorded at 74,447 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 2,284 miles a year.
Has V12 SLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 SLL has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on V12 SLL 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 SLL find?
V12 SLL passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake discs corroded in insides.

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