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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 3,498 cc

V22 TAPMOT history

V22 TAP is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 51,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
51,537 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V22 TAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V22 TAP was last recorded at 51,537 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,537 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,537 miles
  • 2019 – 51,290 miles
  • 2018 – 49,385 miles
  • 2016 – 47,879 miles
  • 2015 – 41,976 miles
  • 2014 – 31,934 miles
  • 2013 – 26,722 miles
  • 2012 – 17,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,537 miles
  • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Center (4.3.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 22 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,537 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    51,537 miles
    Test number
    182512760693
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Center (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail51,537 miles (+247)3 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,537 miles
    Test number
    299073943145
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass51,290 miles (+1,905)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    51,290 miles
    Test number
    977638537649
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail49,385 miles (+1,506)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,385 miles
    Test number
    683432259880
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass47,879 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    47,879 miles
    Test number
    808248624651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail47,869 miles (+5,893)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,869 miles
    Test number
    632479514861
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
  7. Pass41,976 miles (+10,042)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,976 miles
    Test number
    711888862289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,934 miles (+5,212)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,934 miles
    Test number
    907122254231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,722 miles (+9,085)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,722 miles
    Test number
    599831433230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,637 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    17,637 miles
    Test number
    677055832285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V22 TAP

Does V22 TAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V22 TAP is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V22 TAP?
The MOT on V22 TAP is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V22 TAP done?
V22 TAP was recorded at 51,537 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 2,563 miles a year.
Has V22 TAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V22 TAP has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V22 TAP 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 V22 TAP find?
V22 TAP passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning center.

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