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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 3,498 cc

V30 MSSMOT history

V30 MSS is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 22 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 83,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 May 2027
Mileage
83,408 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V30 MSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V30 MSS was last recorded at 83,408 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 1,210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,198 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,210 miles
Average per year
4,796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,408 miles
  • 2025 – 82,198 miles
  • 2024 – 81,451 miles
  • 2023 – 80,751 miles
  • 2022 – 75,489 miles
  • 2021 – 72,118 miles
  • 2020 – 66,730 miles
  • 2019 – 61,748 miles
  • 2018 – 54,847 miles
  • 2016 – 40,634 miles
  • 2015 – 31,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,408 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded in body clamps above subframe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded in body clamps above subframe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Metal fuel pipe at joint with fuel tank corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,408 miles (+1,210)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2027
    Odometer
    83,408 miles
    Test number
    539749491841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    82,198 miles
    Test number
    720938461640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail82,198 miles (+747)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,198 miles
    Test number
    785915217696
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  4. Pass81,451 miles (+700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    81,451 miles
    Test number
    894138757271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded in clip rear of subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded in clip rear of subframe (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass80,751 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    80,751 miles
    Test number
    815529520148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded in body clamps above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded in body clamps above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel hose deteriorated Metal fuel pipe at joint with fuel tank corroded. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

  6. Fail80,751 miles (+5,262)2 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,751 miles
    Test number
    429797202815
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded in body clamps above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded in body clamps above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel hose deteriorated Metal fuel pipe at joint with fuel tank corroded. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

  7. Pass75,489 miles (+3,371)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    75,489 miles
    Test number
    475892573167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear of 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear of 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass72,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    72,118 miles
    Test number
    926959845384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail72,118 miles (+5,388)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,118 miles
    Test number
    463497188871
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  10. Pass66,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,730 miles
    Test number
    810225611224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,730 miles (+4,982)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,730 miles
    Test number
    956762365768
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass61,748 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    61,748 miles
    Test number
    882707382216
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  13. Fail61,748 miles (+6,901)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,748 miles
    Test number
    173037452611
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  14. Pass54,847 miles (+14,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    54,847 miles
    Test number
    541592681485
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Pass40,634 miles (+8,989)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    40,634 miles
    Test number
    716354110455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    31,645 miles
    Test number
    539040485183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V30 MSS

Does V30 MSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V30 MSS is valid until 3 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V30 MSS?
The MOT on V30 MSS is valid until 3 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V30 MSS done?
V30 MSS was recorded at 83,408 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 4,796 miles a year.
Has V30 MSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V30 MSS has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on V30 MSS 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 V30 MSS find?
V30 MSS passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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