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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 3,498 cc

V31 VADMOT history

V31 VAD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 24 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 57,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
57,226 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,704 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 VAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 VAD was last recorded at 57,226 miles on 1 May 2026, 2,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,928 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,298 miles
Average per year
3,704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,226 miles
  • 2024 – 54,928 miles
  • 2023 – 50,081 miles
  • 2022 – 47,981 miles
  • 2021 – 46,602 miles
  • 2019 – 41,397 miles
  • 2018 – 33,207 miles
  • 2017 – 25,466 miles
  • 2016 – 20,803 miles
  • 2015 – 15,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,226 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,226 miles (+2,298)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    57,226 miles
    Test number
    270361925663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,928 miles (+4,847)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    54,928 miles
    Test number
    419695420345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass50,081 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    50,081 miles
    Test number
    270326008628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail50,080 miles (+775)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,080 miles
    Test number
    329176934783
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass49,305 miles (+1,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    49,305 miles
    Test number
    895318234357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass47,981 miles (+1,379)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    47,981 miles
    Test number
    912326292396
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass46,602 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    46,602 miles
    Test number
    590901495385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail46,597 miles (+5,200)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,597 miles
    Test number
    987848146669
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass41,397 miles (+8,190)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    41,397 miles
    Test number
    311466333570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,207 miles (+7,741)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    33,207 miles
    Test number
    372467187452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,466 miles (+4,663)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    25,466 miles
    Test number
    165644453480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,803 miles (+4,915)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    20,803 miles
    Test number
    338920173879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    15,888 miles
    Test number
    207673865006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V31 VAD

Does V31 VAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 VAD is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 VAD?
The MOT on V31 VAD is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 VAD done?
V31 VAD was recorded at 57,226 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 3,704 miles a year.
Has V31 VAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 VAD has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on V31 VAD 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 V31 VAD find?
V31 VAD passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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