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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc

V5 AUGMOT history

V5 AUG is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 19 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 79,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

V5 AUG silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
79,559 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 AUG
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
19 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 AUG was last recorded at 79,559 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,383 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
176 miles
Average per year
2,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,559 miles
  • 2024 – 79,383 miles
  • 2023 – 79,113 miles
  • 2022 – 79,048 miles
  • 2021 – 78,973 miles
  • 2020 – 78,501 miles
  • 2019 – 77,433 miles
  • 2018 – 76,632 miles
  • 2017 – 75,407 miles
  • 2016 – 73,408 miles
  • 2015 – 72,265 miles
  • 2014 – 62,278 miles
  • 2013 – 52,216 miles
  • 2011 – 44,036 miles
  • 2010 – 42,686 miles
  • 2009 – 38,196 miles
  • 2008 – 33,218 miles
  • 2007 – 31,123 miles
  • 2006 – 27,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,559 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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass79,559 miles (+176)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    79,559 miles
    Test number
    252144106399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,383 miles (+270)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    79,383 miles
    Test number
    234390774728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,113 miles (+65)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    79,113 miles
    Test number
    865001557263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass79,048 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    79,048 miles
    Test number
    869133040684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,973 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    78,973 miles
    Test number
    705632103917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,501 miles (+1,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,501 miles
    Test number
    876196864733
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass77,433 miles (+801)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,433 miles
    Test number
    468993387090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,632 miles (+1,225)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,632 miles
    Test number
    815939370658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,407 miles (+1,999)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,407 miles
    Test number
    662185928274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,408 miles (+1,143)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    73,408 miles
    Test number
    895420453015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,265 miles (+9,987)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    72,265 miles
    Test number
    767684885009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,278 miles (+10,062)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,278 miles
    Test number
    505615594064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,216 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,216 miles
    Test number
    799071503160
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Fail52,211 miles (+19)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,211 miles
    Test number
    535120703169
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  15. Fail52,192 miles (+8,156)2 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,192 miles
    Test number
    137264253454
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer edge of tread has a cut the length of which is in less than of 25mm deep enough to reach the ply or cords & cracks & split
  16. Pass44,036 miles (+1,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    44,036 miles
    Test number
    208846031404
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  17. Pass42,686 miles (+4,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,686 miles
    Test number
    261595940186
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  18. Pass38,196 miles (+4,978)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,196 miles
    Test number
    173412349158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,218 miles (+2,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    33,218 miles
    Test number
    171400058107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  20. Pass31,123 miles (+4,086)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    31,123 miles
    Test number
    122667837169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    27,037 miles
    Test number
    554994666127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 AUG

Does V5 AUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 AUG is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V5 AUG?
The MOT on V5 AUG is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 AUG done?
V5 AUG was recorded at 79,559 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 2,697 miles a year.
Has V5 AUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 AUG has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2013.
Has the mileage on V5 AUG 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 V5 AUG find?
V5 AUG passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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