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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 5,461 cc

V18 MSLMOT history

V18 MSL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 18 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 109,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
109,628 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,613 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 MSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
18 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 MSL was last recorded at 109,628 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,606 miles · 23 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
5,613 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,628 miles
  • 2025 – 108,740 miles
  • 2024 – 107,713 miles
  • 2023 – 106,274 miles
  • 2022 – 104,711 miles
  • 2021 – 103,158 miles
  • 2020 – 99,469 miles
  • 2019 – 90,230 miles
  • 2018 – 79,025 miles
  • 2017 – 74,544 miles
  • 2016 – 70,053 miles
  • 2015 – 66,806 miles
  • 2013 – 54,996 miles
  • 2012 – 50,597 miles
  • 2011 – 37,320 miles
  • 2010 – 21,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,628 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe corroded at joint to front hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,628 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    109,628 miles
    Test number
    427159743288
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe corroded at joint to front hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail109,606 miles (+866)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,606 miles
    Test number
    377053661866
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe corroded at joint to front hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass108,740 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    108,740 miles
    Test number
    113441363398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail108,716 miles (+1,003)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,716 miles
    Test number
    390601297689
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Total parking brake effort only16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass107,713 miles (+1,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    107,713 miles
    Test number
    246381331883
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass106,274 miles (+1,563)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,274 miles
    Test number
    960913627449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,711 miles (+1,553)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,711 miles
    Test number
    335567589793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,158 miles
    Test number
    432530778416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail103,158 miles (+3,689)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,158 miles
    Test number
    774740734739
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass99,469 miles (+9,239)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,469 miles
    Test number
    440300264933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,230 miles (+11,205)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    90,230 miles
    Test number
    598421897355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,025 miles (+4,481)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    79,025 miles
    Test number
    476095877092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,544 miles (+4,491)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    74,544 miles
    Test number
    428262953506
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Pass70,053 miles (+3,247)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    70,053 miles
    Test number
    970684778569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,806 miles (+11,810)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    66,806 miles
    Test number
    859203425035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,996 miles (+4,399)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,996 miles
    Test number
    147360683169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,597 miles (+13,277)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    50,597 miles
    Test number
    125934492153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,320 miles (+15,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    37,320 miles
    Test number
    305002671170
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass21,469 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    21,469 miles
    Test number
    524015030196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V18 MSL

Does V18 MSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 MSL is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 MSL?
The MOT on V18 MSL is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 MSL done?
V18 MSL was recorded at 109,628 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 5,613 miles a year.
Has V18 MSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 MSL has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V18 MSL 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 V18 MSL find?
V18 MSL passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe corroded at joint to front hose; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in front ball joint.

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