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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

V29 MJDMOT history

V29 MJD is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 4 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 72,014 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

V29 MJD black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
72,014 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V29 MJD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V29 MJD was last recorded at 72,014 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,013 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,014 miles
  • 2025 – 72,013 miles
  • 2024 – 69,903 miles
  • 2023 – 65,352 miles
  • 2022 – 63,619 miles
  • 2021 – 62,695 miles
  • 2020 – 61,077 miles
  • 2019 – 59,404 miles
  • 2018 – 56,158 miles
  • 2017 – 52,920 miles
  • 2016 – 49,678 miles
  • 2015 – 45,942 miles
  • 2014 – 40,437 miles
  • 2013 – 33,230 miles
  • 2012 – 29,934 miles
  • 2011 – 27,476 miles
  • 2010 – 26,450 miles
  • 2009 – 24,226 miles
  • 2008 – 22,890 miles
  • 2007 – 20,998 miles
  • 2006 – 17,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,014 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUnder-body Surface Rust

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Suspension pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,014 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    72,014 miles
    Test number
    893412716014
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-body Surface Rust

  2. Fail72,013 miles (+2,110)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,013 miles
    Test number
    646379475261
    • DangerousSuspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension hose ferules corroded

  3. Pass69,903 miles (+4,551)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    69,903 miles
    Test number
    134022550497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light inop
    • AdvisorySuspension pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted covering some components

  4. Pass65,352 miles (+1,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    65,352 miles
    Test number
    801971734846
    • AdvisorySuspension pipes corroded

  5. Pass63,619 miles (+924)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    63,619 miles
    Test number
    201753700487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension pipes corroded

  6. Pass62,695 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    62,695 miles
    Test number
    974490009051
    • AdvisoryAll suspension pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light lens broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail62,695 miles (+1,618)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,695 miles
    Test number
    781324727218
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light lens broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass61,077 miles (+1,673)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    61,077 miles
    Test number
    701301518785
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded
    • AdvisoryJudder at front brakes
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror dull

  9. Pass59,404 miles (+3,246)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,404 miles
    Test number
    248955171893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,158 miles (+81)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    56,158 miles
    Test number
    223780041838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Fail56,077 miles (+3,157)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,077 miles
    Test number
    112485769326
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery charging fault showing on dash

  12. Pass52,920 miles (+3,242)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    52,920 miles
    Test number
    775946729392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    49,678 miles
    Test number
    960621163947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail49,678 miles (+3,736)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,678 miles
    Test number
    714347811262
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass45,942 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    45,942 miles
    Test number
    918886355140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail45,936 miles (+5,499)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,936 miles
    Test number
    845997045120
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass40,437 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,437 miles
    Test number
    395597644152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail40,437 miles (+7,207)1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,437 miles
    Test number
    698146444190
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass33,230 miles (+3,296)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    33,230 miles
    Test number
    888216553169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass29,934 miles (+2,458)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    29,934 miles
    Test number
    766634752156
    • NoteSRS light on.

  21. Pass27,476 miles (+1,026)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,476 miles
    Test number
    208122371178
    • NoteFront discs slight surface corrosion
    • NoteFront pads getting low
    • NoteOffside front tyre getting low

  22. Pass26,450 miles (+2,224)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    26,450 miles
    Test number
    174573350133
    • NoteAirbag light is on
    • NoteFront pads getting low

  23. Pass24,226 miles (+1,336)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    24,226 miles
    Test number
    203919149165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,890 miles (+1,892)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    22,890 miles
    Test number
    544087328159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,998 miles (+3,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,998 miles
    Test number
    704145467181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

  26. Pass17,776 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    17,776 miles
    Test number
    293387996028
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about V29 MJD

Does V29 MJD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V29 MJD is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V29 MJD?
The MOT on V29 MJD is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V29 MJD done?
V29 MJD was recorded at 72,014 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 2,683 miles a year.
Has V29 MJD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V29 MJD has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V29 MJD 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 V29 MJD find?
V29 MJD passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, and 1 more.

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