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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc

V2 SMXMOT history

V2 SMX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 17 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 154,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2023.

V2 SMX silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2024
Mileage
154,363 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2023
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,042 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V2 SMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V2 SMX was last recorded at 154,363 miles on 22 Aug 2023, 1,748 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,615 miles · 23 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
1,748 miles
Average per year
6,042 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 154,363 miles
  • 2022 – 152,615 miles
  • 2021 – 151,842 miles
  • 2020 – 150,854 miles
  • 2019 – 149,205 miles
  • 2018 – 139,588 miles
  • 2017 – 126,792 miles
  • 2016 – 122,241 miles
  • 2015 – 116,549 miles
  • 2014 – 111,965 miles
  • 2013 – 102,399 miles
  • 2012 – 85,644 miles
  • 2011 – 83,453 miles
  • 2010 – 76,327 miles
  • 2009 – 69,674 miles
  • 2008 – 62,118 miles
  • 2007 – 57,101 miles
  • 2006 – 52,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,363 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFull length under trays fitted
  • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills fitted

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,363 miles (+1,748)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    154,363 miles
    Test number
    885954315615
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFull length under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills fitted

  2. Pass152,615 miles (+773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    152,615 miles
    Test number
    208035140740
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,842 miles (+988)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    151,842 miles
    Test number
    481335912327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass150,854 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    150,854 miles
    Test number
    462574716806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail150,840 miles (+1,635)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,840 miles
    Test number
    981409473344
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed steel exposed on inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed steel exposed on inner edge 255/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass149,205 miles (+9,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    149,205 miles
    Test number
    873621587368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front one of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass139,588 miles (+12,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    139,588 miles
    Test number
    629373027478
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass126,792 miles (+4,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    126,792 miles
    Test number
    723618172474
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Pass122,241 miles (+5,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    122,241 miles
    Test number
    912348601815
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass116,549 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    116,549 miles
    Test number
    691570716228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Fail116,545 miles (+4,580)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,545 miles
    Test number
    276587678060
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass111,965 miles (+9,566)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    111,965 miles
    Test number
    305001044281
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass102,399 miles (+16,755)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    102,399 miles
    Test number
    968292853213
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished/cracked
    • NoteBoth front wheel bearings have play in them
    • NoteBoth rear discs corroded
    • NoteRear springs corroded
    • NoteRear tyres low

  14. Pass85,644 miles (+2,191)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    85,644 miles
    Test number
    616021162296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,453 miles (+7,126)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    83,453 miles
    Test number
    897075451343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,327 miles (+6,653)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    76,327 miles
    Test number
    532096650307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,674 miles (+7,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    69,674 miles
    Test number
    174606759359
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass62,171 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    62,171 miles
    Test number
    252805009014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,118 miles (+5,017)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,118 miles
    Test number
    640435968351
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass57,101 miles (+5,091)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    57,101 miles
    Test number
    351018397252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    52,010 miles
    Test number
    102956756249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V2 SMX

Does V2 SMX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V2 SMX expired on 22 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V2 SMX?
The MOT on V2 SMX expired on 22 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V2 SMX done?
V2 SMX was recorded at 154,363 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2023, an average of 6,042 miles a year.
Has V2 SMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V2 SMX has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on V2 SMX 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 SMX find?
V2 SMX passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2023 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive under engine; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 245/40/18; stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working, and 2 more.

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