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Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 5,461 cc

V20 CSSMOT history

V20 CSS is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 35,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
35,550 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V20 CSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

V20 CSS was last recorded at 35,550 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,020 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
530 miles
Average per year
1,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,550 miles
  • 2025 – 35,020 miles
  • 2024 – 35,013 miles
  • 2023 – 34,279 miles
  • 2022 – 32,731 miles
  • 2021 – 31,437 miles
  • 2020 – 30,175 miles
  • 2019 – 29,197 miles
  • 2018 – 26,767 miles
  • 2017 – 22,832 miles
  • 2016 – 20,054 miles
  • 2015 – 16,219 miles
  • 2014 – 12,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail35,550 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail35,550 miles (+530)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,550 miles
    Test number
    999439616770
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass35,020 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    35,020 miles
    Test number
    378264068718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass35,013 miles (+734)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    35,013 miles
    Test number
    206120023310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass34,279 miles (+1,548)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    34,279 miles
    Test number
    741650812952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass32,731 miles (+1,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    32,731 miles
    Test number
    267683266835
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass31,437 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    31,437 miles
    Test number
    301707933010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail31,437 miles (+1,262)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,437 miles
    Test number
    649866481453
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass30,175 miles (+978)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    30,175 miles
    Test number
    918986940860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass29,197 miles (+2,430)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    29,197 miles
    Test number
    720738851971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,767 miles (+3,935)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    26,767 miles
    Test number
    685701321388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,832 miles (+2,778)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    22,832 miles
    Test number
    251440877655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,054 miles (+3,835)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    20,054 miles
    Test number
    178011805568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,219 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    16,219 miles
    Test number
    369720445082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail16,149 miles (+4,149)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,149 miles
    Test number
    777627135061
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass12,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    12,000 miles
    Test number
    557270654016
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about V20 CSS

Does V20 CSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V20 CSS is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V20 CSS?
The MOT on V20 CSS is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V20 CSS done?
V20 CSS was recorded at 35,550 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 1,859 miles a year.
Has V20 CSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V20 CSS has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V20 CSS 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 V20 CSS find?
V20 CSS failed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect: offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm.

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