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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 3,498 cc

V1 ASHMOT history

V1 ASH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 43,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
43,922 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 ASH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 ASH was last recorded at 43,922 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,634 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
288 miles
Average per year
2,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,922 miles
  • 2025 – 43,634 miles
  • 2024 – 43,152 miles
  • 2023 – 42,225 miles
  • 2022 – 40,726 miles
  • 2021 – 39,792 miles
  • 2020 – 39,293 miles
  • 2019 – 38,853 miles
  • 2018 – 38,389 miles
  • 2017 – 37,603 miles
  • 2016 – 36,144 miles
  • 2015 – 22,452 miles
  • 2014 – 19,742 miles
  • 2013 – 18,026 miles
  • 2012 – 15,673 miles
  • 2011 – 12,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,922 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    43,922 miles
    Test number
    928495318087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail43,922 miles (+288)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,922 miles
    Test number
    918422724757
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass43,634 miles (+482)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    43,634 miles
    Test number
    565998503448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass43,152 miles (+927)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    43,152 miles
    Test number
    994422783932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,225 miles (+1,499)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    42,225 miles
    Test number
    485709474206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass40,726 miles (+934)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    40,726 miles
    Test number
    114171462814
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has various cracks to the outer sidewall
  7. Pass39,792 miles (+499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    39,792 miles
    Test number
    311822522941
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  8. Pass39,293 miles (+440)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    39,293 miles
    Test number
    945835904221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,853 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    38,853 miles
    Test number
    341024372222
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail38,853 miles (+464)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,853 miles
    Test number
    577813181690
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass38,389 miles (+786)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    38,389 miles
    Test number
    162999967383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,603 miles (+1,459)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    37,603 miles
    Test number
    883267964250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,144 miles (+13,692)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    36,144 miles
    Test number
    104537401555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,452 miles (+2,710)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    22,452 miles
    Test number
    329245675115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,742 miles (+1,716)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    19,742 miles
    Test number
    648727674195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,026 miles (+2,353)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    18,026 miles
    Test number
    108338273182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,673 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    15,673 miles
    Test number
    179884282124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail15,668 miles (+3,556)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,668 miles
    Test number
    937697162125
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  19. Pass12,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    12,112 miles
    Test number
    968914471180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V1 ASH

Does V1 ASH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 ASH is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 ASH?
The MOT on V1 ASH is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 ASH done?
V1 ASH was recorded at 43,922 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 2,117 miles a year.
Has V1 ASH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 ASH has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V1 ASH 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 V1 ASH find?
V1 ASH passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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