Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 5,439 cc
V1 BENMOT history
V1 BEN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 18 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 52,313 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 52,313 mi
- At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,527 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V1 BEN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,439 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 18 Nov 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V1 BEN was last recorded at 52,313 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 52,313 miles · 1 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,527 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 52,313 miles
- 2022 – 51,573 miles
- 2021 – 49,982 miles
- 2020 – 48,821 miles
- 2019 – 46,035 miles
- 2018 – 42,279 miles
- 2017 – 38,038 miles
- 2016 – 36,473 miles
- 2013 – 36,349 miles
- 2012 – 36,262 miles
- 2009 – 33,245 miles
- 2008 – 28,647 miles
- 2006 – 26,037 miles
- 2005 – 22,116 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass52,313 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Full MOT history
21 tests since 7 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass52,313 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 52,313 miles
- Test number
- 794772726010
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail52,313 miles (+740)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,313 miles
- Test number
- 930767559151
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass51,573 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 51,573 miles
- Test number
- 326898785886
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail51,573 miles (+1,591)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,573 miles
- Test number
- 861860152502
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass49,982 miles (+1,161)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 49,982 miles
- Test number
- 806350643892
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass48,821 miles (+2,786)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 48,821 miles
- Test number
- 102720385477
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass46,035 miles (+48)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 46,035 miles
- Test number
- 690619227143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,987 miles (+3,708)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,987 miles
- Test number
- 672047567707
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront and rear tyres all wearing on edges
Pass42,279 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 42,279 miles
- Test number
- 837344598524
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail42,279 miles (+4,241)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,279 miles
- Test number
- 937368170422
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass38,038 miles (+1,565)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 38,038 miles
- Test number
- 441114260603
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,473 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 36,473 miles
- Test number
- 855618141016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,473 miles (+124)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,473 miles
- Test number
- 751695726800
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam outer (1.7.5a)
Pass36,349 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 36,349 miles
- Test number
- 345472983177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,349 miles (+87)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,349 miles
- Test number
- 229822483121
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteFront wipers smear
Pass36,262 miles (+3,017)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 36,262 miles
- Test number
- 266621182178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,245 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 33,245 miles
- Test number
- 673691049081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,245 miles (+4,598)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,245 miles
- Test number
- 960791649030
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,647 miles (+2,610)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 28,647 miles
- Test number
- 764476538082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,037 miles (+3,921)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 26,037 miles
- Test number
- 922771226341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,116 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 22,116 miles
- Test number
- 314031115375
- NoteNear side front wiper split
Questions about V1 BEN
- Does V1 BEN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V1 BEN expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V1 BEN?
- The MOT on V1 BEN expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V1 BEN done?
- V1 BEN was recorded at 52,313 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 1,527 miles a year.
- Has V1 BEN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V1 BEN has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on V1 BEN 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 BEN find?
- V1 BEN passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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