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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 5,513 cc

V12 SLOMOT history

V12 SLO is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 25 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 100,503 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

V12 SLO blue Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
100,503 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 SLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,513 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 SLO was last recorded at 100,503 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 4,504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,999 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,504 miles
Average per year
4,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,503 miles
  • 2024 – 95,999 miles
  • 2023 – 92,105 miles
  • 2022 – 88,780 miles
  • 2021 – 82,820 miles
  • 2020 – 77,466 miles
  • 2019 – 68,887 miles
  • 2018 – 60,041 miles
  • 2017 – 54,398 miles
  • 2016 – 47,180 miles
  • 2015 – 41,109 miles
  • 2014 – 38,414 miles
  • 2010 – 37,116 miles
  • 2009 – 35,894 miles
  • 2008 – 32,502 miles
  • 2006 – 20,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,503 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,503 miles (+4,504)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    100,503 miles
    Test number
    794715328103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass95,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    95,999 miles
    Test number
    574712803968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail95,999 miles (+3,894)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,999 miles
    Test number
    601941173486
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass92,105 miles (+3,325)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    92,105 miles
    Test number
    817570354022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,780 miles (+2,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,780 miles
    Test number
    594701182948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail86,735 miles (+3,915)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,735 miles
    Test number
    720720630160
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated diagonal arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass82,820 miles (+5,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,820 miles
    Test number
    648636554175
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass77,466 miles (+8,579)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    77,466 miles
    Test number
    421794154474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,887 miles (+8,846)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,887 miles
    Test number
    321180889125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,041 miles (+5,643)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    60,041 miles
    Test number
    529801159756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,398 miles (+7,218)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,398 miles
    Test number
    563140470011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,180 miles (+6,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,180 miles
    Test number
    131840063136
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass41,109 miles (+2,695)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    41,109 miles
    Test number
    575590815146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,414 miles (+1,298)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,414 miles
    Test number
    678675014158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,116 miles (+1,222)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,116 miles
    Test number
    624063290130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,894 miles (+3,392)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    35,894 miles
    Test number
    242404399434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    32,502 miles
    Test number
    250941308211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail32,502 miles (+11,572)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,502 miles
    Test number
    180390208276
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass20,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    20,930 miles
    Test number
    730165876221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 SLO

Does V12 SLO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V12 SLO expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V12 SLO?
The MOT on V12 SLO expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V12 SLO done?
V12 SLO was recorded at 100,503 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 4,187 miles a year.
Has V12 SLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 SLO has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V12 SLO 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 SLO find?
V12 SLO passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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