Mercedes-Benz SL
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc
V50 OOVMOT history
V50 OOV is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 24 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 100,272 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 100,272 mi
- At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,675 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V50 OOV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,966 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 24 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V50 OOV was last recorded at 100,272 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 1,249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 99,023 miles · 9 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,249 miles
- Average per year
- 3,675 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 100,272 miles
- 2025 – 99,023 miles
- 2024 – 97,868 miles
- 2023 – 97,804 miles
- 2022 – 96,513 miles
- 2020 – 93,783 miles
- 2019 – 90,632 miles
- 2018 – 89,193 miles
- 2017 – 87,654 miles
- 2016 – 84,449 miles
- 2015 – 78,839 miles
- 2014 – 72,451 miles
- 2013 – 68,718 miles
- 2012 – 66,063 miles
- 2011 – 59,814 miles
- 2009 – 48,707 miles
- 2008 – 42,505 miles
- 2007 – 35,123 miles
- 2006 – 27,733 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,272 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm rose joint at hub
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,272 miles (+1,249)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 100,272 miles
- Test number
- 887450529813
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass99,023 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 99,023 miles
- Test number
- 169468614645
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Front(s) (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail99,018 miles (+51)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,018 miles
- Test number
- 277873650485
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Front(s) (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail98,967 miles (+1,099)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,967 miles
- Test number
- 746633823194
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Rear in hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play N/s and o/s. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass97,868 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 97,868 miles
- Test number
- 620190889034
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm rose joint at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Fail97,868 miles (+64)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,868 miles
- Test number
- 809078134765
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm rose joint at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Fail97,804 miles (+1,291)5 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,804 miles
- Test number
- 804705992217
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 joints slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 joints slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
Pass96,513 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 96,513 miles
- Test number
- 827704791692
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail96,511 miles (+2,728)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,511 miles
- Test number
- 750868267708
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass93,783 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 93,783 miles
- Test number
- 303480283771
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre pressure warning on.
Fail93,779 miles (+3,147)7 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,779 miles
- Test number
- 508778789984
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre pressure warning on.
Pass90,632 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 90,632 miles
- Test number
- 866898854958
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,608 miles (+1,415)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,608 miles
- Test number
- 469446467383
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass89,193 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2019
- Odometer
- 89,193 miles
- Test number
- 767202372558
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,193 miles (+1,539)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,193 miles
- Test number
- 835291591067
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Pass87,654 miles (+3,205)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2018
- Odometer
- 87,654 miles
- Test number
- 815553940417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,449 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2017
- Odometer
- 84,449 miles
- Test number
- 790445279096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,449 miles (+5,610)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,449 miles
- Test number
- 728102890245
- Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Pass78,839 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2016
- Odometer
- 78,839 miles
- Test number
- 237960555158
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail78,839 miles (+6,388)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,839 miles
- Test number
- 896835535163
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass72,451 miles (+3,733)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2015
- Odometer
- 72,451 miles
- Test number
- 885463544157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,718 miles (+2,655)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 68,718 miles
- Test number
- 826625693016
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass66,063 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 66,063 miles
- Test number
- 206458982039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,063 miles (+6,249)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,063 miles
- Test number
- 157277282483
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass59,814 miles (+11,107)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 59,814 miles
- Test number
- 295148191024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside and offside front brake discs inner edge pittied
Pass48,707 miles (+6,202)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 48,707 miles
- Test number
- 334121359414
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass42,505 miles (+7,382)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 42,505 miles
- Test number
- 174804758253
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSRS warning light on
Pass35,123 miles (+7,390)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 35,123 miles
- Test number
- 993740227234
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass27,733 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 27,733 miles
- Test number
- 842807406230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V50 OOV
- Does V50 OOV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 OOV is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V50 OOV?
- The MOT on V50 OOV is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V50 OOV done?
- V50 OOV was recorded at 100,272 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 3,675 miles a year.
- Has V50 OOV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V50 OOV has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on V50 OOV 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 V50 OOV find?
- V50 OOV passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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