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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 5,461 cc

V1 DXOMOT history

V1 DXO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 94,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2024
Mileage
94,126 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
7 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 DXO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

V1 DXO was last recorded at 94,126 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 3,168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,958 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,168 miles
Average per year
3,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,126 miles
  • 2025 – 90,958 miles
  • 2023 – 85,339 miles
  • 2022 – 76,711 miles
  • 2021 – 73,022 miles
  • 2019 – 72,961 miles
  • 2014 – 61,270 miles
  • 2013 – 52,939 miles
  • 2011 – 35,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail94,126 miles
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass slightly discoulour (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 29 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail94,126 miles (+3,168)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,126 miles
    Test number
    971256825357
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass slightly discoulour (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail90,958 miles (+5,619)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,958 miles
    Test number
    789427542860
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side mirror is discoloured

  3. Pass85,339 miles (+2)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    85,339 miles
    Test number
    322949903702
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail85,337 miles (+471)1 dangerous9 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,337 miles
    Test number
    581512153274
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Ball Joint (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail84,866 miles (+8,155)2 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,866 miles
    Test number
    486857178284
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall has several bulges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect 2x repair welds are cracking (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s and n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass76,711 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    76,711 miles
    Test number
    396705516925
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail76,711 miles (+3,689)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,711 miles
    Test number
    464672572719
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass73,022 miles (+61)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,022 miles
    Test number
    219847705106
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass72,961 miles (+11,691)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,961 miles
    Test number
    302568774617
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs are corroded

  10. Pass61,270 miles (+8,331)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    61,270 miles
    Test number
    605980034298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,939 miles (+17,256)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    52,939 miles
    Test number
    759922073121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,683 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    35,683 miles
    Test number
    327492371415
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about V1 DXO

Does V1 DXO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V1 DXO expired on 12 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V1 DXO?
The MOT on V1 DXO expired on 12 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V1 DXO done?
V1 DXO was recorded at 94,126 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 3,899 miles a year.
Has V1 DXO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 DXO has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V1 DXO 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 DXO find?
V1 DXO failed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 4 major defects, 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit; nearside front outer tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside windscreen washer not working, and 4 more.

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