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Mercedes-Benz SL

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

V12 XSLMOT history

V12 XSL is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 4 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 59,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2022.

V12 XSL grey Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2023
Mileage
59,616 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 XSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 XSL was last recorded at 59,616 miles on 15 Feb 2022, 85 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,531 miles · 23 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
85 miles
Average per year
2,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 59,616 miles
  • 2021 – 59,531 miles
  • 2020 – 59,158 miles
  • 2019 – 59,138 miles
  • 2018 – 58,977 miles
  • 2017 – 58,721 miles
  • 2016 – 57,968 miles
  • 2014 – 56,774 miles
  • 2013 – 55,264 miles
  • 2012 – 51,363 miles
  • 2011 – 47,391 miles
  • 2010 – 42,309 miles
  • 2009 – 35,718 miles
  • 2008 – 29,470 miles
  • 2007 – 22,856 miles
  • 2006 – 16,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,616 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.

  • Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear exhaust mounting missing - held up with cable tie

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,616 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    59,616 miles
    Test number
    651315059047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,531 miles (+373)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    59,531 miles
    Test number
    705026807139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,158 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    59,158 miles
    Test number
    268764390485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,138 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    59,138 miles
    Test number
    553403231730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,977 miles (+256)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    58,977 miles
    Test number
    831828241421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,721 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    58,721 miles
    Test number
    331932922314
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting missing - held up with cable tie
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

  7. Fail58,685 miles (+27)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,685 miles
    Test number
    811039416449
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting missing - held up with cable tie
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

  8. Fail58,658 miles (+690)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,658 miles
    Test number
    348473797181
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount missing and held up with cable tie
    • AdvisoryUnable to find headlight levelling system and cleaning system

  9. Pass57,968 miles (+78)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    57,968 miles
    Test number
    126339968470
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Fail57,890 miles (+1,116)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,890 miles
    Test number
    153257105832
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass56,774 miles (+1,510)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    56,774 miles
    Test number
    667649884208
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass55,264 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    55,264 miles
    Test number
    418526403308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,260 miles (+3,897)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,260 miles
    Test number
    757084383214
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

  14. Pass51,363 miles (+3,972)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,363 miles
    Test number
    668675892085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass47,391 miles (+5,082)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,391 miles
    Test number
    169246591465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/F steering rack tie rod knuckle has slight play, not detected at steering wheel.

  16. Pass42,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,309 miles
    Test number
    931770190023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,309 miles (+6,591)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,309 miles
    Test number
    394248380056
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass35,718 miles (+6,248)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    35,718 miles
    Test number
    852958899043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,470 miles (+6,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    29,470 miles
    Test number
    351775108175
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  20. Pass22,856 miles (+519)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    22,856 miles
    Test number
    241406777150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail22,337 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,337 miles
    Test number
    521144417139
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass22,337 miles (+6,205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    22,337 miles
    Test number
    683134017193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass16,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    16,132 miles
    Test number
    843790616134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 XSL

Does V12 XSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V12 XSL expired on 22 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V12 XSL?
The MOT on V12 XSL expired on 22 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V12 XSL done?
V12 XSL was recorded at 59,616 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2022, an average of 2,748 miles a year.
Has V12 XSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 XSL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on V12 XSL 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 XSL find?
V12 XSL passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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