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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

V2 SLXMOT history

V2 SLX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 3 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 87,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

V2 SLX silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
87,767 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V2 SLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V2 SLX was last recorded at 87,767 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 2,548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,219 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,548 miles
Average per year
3,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,767 miles
  • 2025 – 85,219 miles
  • 2023 – 83,651 miles
  • 2022 – 80,098 miles
  • 2021 – 77,608 miles
  • 2020 – 74,820 miles
  • 2019 – 72,811 miles
  • 2018 – 71,195 miles
  • 2016 – 69,984 miles
  • 2015 – 65,884 miles
  • 2014 – 63,658 miles
  • 2013 – 60,509 miles
  • 2012 – 55,361 miles
  • 2011 – 51,789 miles
  • 2010 – 47,814 miles
  • 2009 – 40,536 miles
  • 2008 – 32,984 miles
  • 2007 – 22,706 miles
  • 2006 – 12,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,767 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,767 miles (+2,548)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    87,767 miles
    Test number
    989305312701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass85,219 miles (+1,568)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    85,219 miles
    Test number
    801263787815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,651 miles (+3,553)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    83,651 miles
    Test number
    272071247556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,098 miles (+2,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    80,098 miles
    Test number
    361038274712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass77,608 miles (+2,788)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    77,608 miles
    Test number
    447545029053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,820 miles (+2,009)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    74,820 miles
    Test number
    782654604268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,811 miles (+1,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    72,811 miles
    Test number
    756440144816
    • AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted at time of test
  8. Pass71,195 miles (+1,211)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,195 miles
    Test number
    872542539157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,984 miles (+2,322)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    69,984 miles
    Test number
    854351538338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,662 miles (+1,778)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    67,662 miles
    Test number
    159760496537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,884 miles (+2,226)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    65,884 miles
    Test number
    679680435071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,658 miles (+3,149)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    63,658 miles
    Test number
    909271634090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,509 miles (+5,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    60,509 miles
    Test number
    198729113012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass55,361 miles (+3,572)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    55,361 miles
    Test number
    146969002450
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/S/R exhaust back box mounting is insecure but system still supported
  15. Pass51,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    51,789 miles
    Test number
    145613411473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail51,789 miles (+3,975)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,789 miles
    Test number
    179383511486
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  17. Pass47,814 miles (+7,278)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    47,814 miles
    Test number
    234176720048
    • NoteAll tyres wearing out on inner edges, Rears are close to cords
  18. Pass40,536 miles (+399)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    40,536 miles
    Test number
    101847729049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
  19. Fail40,137 miles (+7,153)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,137 miles
    Test number
    352609409022
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
  20. Pass32,984 miles (+10,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    32,984 miles
    Test number
    842902728066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass22,706 miles (+10,149)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    22,706 miles
    Test number
    451443337062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    12,557 miles
    Test number
    803362556035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V2 SLX

Does V2 SLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V2 SLX is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V2 SLX?
The MOT on V2 SLX is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V2 SLX done?
V2 SLX was recorded at 87,767 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 3,767 miles a year.
Has V2 SLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V2 SLX has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2011.
Has the mileage on V2 SLX 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 SLX find?
V2 SLX passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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