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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 5,513 cc

V12 SLYMOT history

V12 SLY is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 22 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2024 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 109,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2023.

V12 SLY silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2024
Mileage
109,326 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2023
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 SLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,513 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 SLY was last recorded at 109,326 miles on 4 Oct 2023, 565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,761 miles · 25 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
565 miles
Average per year
4,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 109,326 miles
  • 2022 – 108,761 miles
  • 2021 – 106,845 miles
  • 2017 – 102,478 miles
  • 2015 – 99,554 miles
  • 2014 – 98,426 miles
  • 2013 – 96,636 miles
  • 2012 – 95,903 miles
  • 2011 – 92,803 miles
  • 2010 – 88,095 miles
  • 2009 – 81,901 miles
  • 2008 – 65,814 miles
  • 2007 – 45,800 miles
  • 2006 – 28,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,326 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, 2007–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,326 miles (+565)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    109,326 miles
    Test number
    759084588154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,761 miles (+1,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    108,761 miles
    Test number
    172103765860
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass106,845 miles (+4,367)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    106,845 miles
    Test number
    497883899946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,478 miles (+2,924)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    102,478 miles
    Test number
    324324715838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,554 miles (+1,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    99,554 miles
    Test number
    201752056035
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  6. Pass98,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    98,426 miles
    Test number
    709139274219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail98,426 miles (+1,790)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,426 miles
    Test number
    487609674285
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
  8. Pass96,636 miles (+733)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    96,636 miles
    Test number
    237313283273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,903 miles (+3,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    95,903 miles
    Test number
    868766182244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  10. Pass92,803 miles (+4,708)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    92,803 miles
    Test number
    908111301130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
  11. Pass88,095 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    88,095 miles
    Test number
    350094830109
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail88,095 miles (+6,194)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,095 miles
    Test number
    180732730177
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureRear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass81,901 miles (+16,087)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    81,901 miles
    Test number
    970807439210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,814 miles (+20,014)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    65,814 miles
    Test number
    703926428274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,800 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,800 miles
    Test number
    723326047217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,560 miles (+16,683)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,560 miles
    Test number
    482093137201
    • FailureNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass28,877 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    28,877 miles
    Test number
    831270326295
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about V12 SLY

Does V12 SLY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V12 SLY expired on 3 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V12 SLY?
The MOT on V12 SLY expired on 3 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V12 SLY done?
V12 SLY was recorded at 109,326 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2023, an average of 4,689 miles a year.
Has V12 SLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 SLY has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2014.
Has the mileage on V12 SLY 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 SLY find?
V12 SLY passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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