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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc

V2 CPEMOT history

V2 CPE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 4 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 85,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

V2 CPE silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
85,561 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V2 CPE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V2 CPE was last recorded at 85,561 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,559 miles · 21 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,561 miles
  • 2025 – 84,546 miles
  • 2024 – 83,328 miles
  • 2023 – 83,094 miles
  • 2016 – 82,788 miles
  • 2015 – 81,841 miles
  • 2014 – 81,029 miles
  • 2013 – 79,806 miles
  • 2012 – 76,082 miles
  • 2011 – 72,671 miles
  • 2010 – 68,892 miles
  • 2009 – 64,960 miles
  • 2008 – 62,167 miles
  • 2007 – 58,204 miles
  • 2006 – 55,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,561 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,561 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    85,561 miles
    Test number
    278443571298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail85,559 miles (+1,013)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,559 miles
    Test number
    674919628099
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Pass84,546 miles (+1,218)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    84,546 miles
    Test number
    873626423636
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass83,328 miles (+234)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    83,328 miles
    Test number
    264899361853
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass83,094 miles (+306)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    83,094 miles
    Test number
    301958242220
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass82,788 miles (+947)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    82,788 miles
    Test number
    719008138751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,841 miles (+812)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    81,841 miles
    Test number
    186747667310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,029 miles (+1,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    81,029 miles
    Test number
    967558224259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  9. Pass79,806 miles (+3,724)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    79,806 miles
    Test number
    438148023250
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  10. Pass76,082 miles (+3,411)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    76,082 miles
    Test number
    656752322260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,671 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    72,671 miles
    Test number
    795650731214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Fail72,670 miles (+3,778)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,670 miles
    Test number
    768680131286
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass68,892 miles (+3,932)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    68,892 miles
    Test number
    261274710224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,960 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    64,960 miles
    Test number
    573889719245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,951 miles (+2,784)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,951 miles
    Test number
    354847719255
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  16. Pass62,167 miles (+3,963)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    62,167 miles
    Test number
    480731528220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,204 miles (+2,627)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    58,204 miles
    Test number
    832455017241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,577 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    55,577 miles
    Test number
    483383516214
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V2 CPE

Does V2 CPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V2 CPE is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V2 CPE?
The MOT on V2 CPE is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V2 CPE done?
V2 CPE was recorded at 85,561 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 1,493 miles a year.
Has V2 CPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V2 CPE has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V2 CPE 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 V2 CPE find?
V2 CPE passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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