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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 3,724 cc

V1 BNWMOT history

V1 BNW is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 53,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
53,603 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 BNW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 BNW was last recorded at 53,603 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
53,367 miles · 24 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
236 miles
Average per year
1,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,603 miles
  • 2024 – 53,367 miles
  • 2023 – 52,961 miles
  • 2022 – 52,631 miles
  • 2021 – 52,623 miles
  • 2020 – 52,434 miles
  • 2019 – 52,033 miles
  • 2018 – 51,554 miles
  • 2017 – 50,215 miles
  • 2016 – 48,905 miles
  • 2015 – 47,303 miles
  • 2014 – 44,463 miles
  • 2013 – 42,258 miles
  • 2012 – 41,214 miles
  • 2011 – 38,127 miles
  • 2010 – 33,008 miles
  • 2009 – 29,692 miles
  • 2008 – 25,989 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,603 miles
  • AdvisoryUndetrays fitted

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.

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,603 miles (+236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    53,603 miles
    Test number
    186274261757
    • AdvisoryUndetrays fitted

  2. Pass53,367 miles (+406)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    53,367 miles
    Test number
    623728718794
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  3. Pass52,961 miles (+330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    52,961 miles
    Test number
    743340224160
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  4. Pass52,631 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    52,631 miles
    Test number
    366383673113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  5. Pass52,623 miles (+189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    52,623 miles
    Test number
    334510200602
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  6. Pass52,434 miles (+401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    52,434 miles
    Test number
    398034089103
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass52,033 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    52,033 miles
    Test number
    621789002984
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  8. Fail52,033 miles (+479)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,033 miles
    Test number
    966411327939
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  9. Pass51,554 miles (+1,339)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    51,554 miles
    Test number
    277220908476
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted to all of underside

  10. Pass50,215 miles (+1,310)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    50,215 miles
    Test number
    354253988014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,905 miles (+1,602)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,905 miles
    Test number
    577519631857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted to under body

  12. Pass47,303 miles (+2,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,303 miles
    Test number
    425436560669
    • AdvisoryOs rear tyre wearing low in centre and inner edge wearing unevenly

  13. Pass44,463 miles (+2,205)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    44,463 miles
    Test number
    399720964201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,258 miles (+1,044)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    42,258 miles
    Test number
    226414433289
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Pass41,214 miles (+3,087)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    41,214 miles
    Test number
    116974852298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,127 miles (+5,119)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,127 miles
    Test number
    226289801123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,008 miles (+3,316)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    33,008 miles
    Test number
    182905500129
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass29,692 miles (+3,703)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,692 miles
    Test number
    240054719161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    25,989 miles
    Test number
    431669108109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V1 BNW

Does V1 BNW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 BNW is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 BNW?
The MOT on V1 BNW is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 BNW done?
V1 BNW was recorded at 53,603 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 1,507 miles a year.
Has V1 BNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 BNW has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on V1 BNW 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 BNW find?
V1 BNW passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: undetrays fitted.

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