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Mercedes-Benz SL

Green · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

V5 BOXMOT history

V5 BOX is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 29 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 30,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

V5 BOX green Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
30,444 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 BOX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 BOX was last recorded at 30,444 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 1,202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,242 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,202 miles
Average per year
694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,444 miles
  • 2025 – 29,242 miles
  • 2024 – 28,172 miles
  • 2023 – 27,302 miles
  • 2020 – 27,284 miles
  • 2018 – 27,116 miles
  • 2017 – 26,475 miles
  • 2016 – 26,038 miles
  • 2015 – 25,746 miles
  • 2013 – 22,206 miles
  • 2012 – 21,252 miles
  • 2011 – 20,512 miles
  • 2010 – 19,854 miles
  • 2009 – 19,136 miles
  • 2008 – 18,492 miles
  • 2007 – 17,453 miles
  • 2006 – 16,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,444 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.

  • Central Lower undertray fitted to vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipe slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipe has slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,444 miles (+1,202)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    30,444 miles
    Test number
    357191803865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass29,242 miles (+1,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    29,242 miles
    Test number
    107583979618
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess both sides (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers to under body

  3. Pass28,172 miles (+870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    28,172 miles
    Test number
    735203803427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers under body

  4. Pass27,302 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    27,302 miles
    Test number
    989914985811
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower undertray fitted to vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipe slightly corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipe has slight corrosion (5.3.5 (b) (i))

  5. Fail27,302 miles (+18)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,302 miles
    Test number
    443088847664
    • MajorCentral Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower undertray fitted to vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipe slightly corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipe has slight corrosion (5.3.5 (b) (i))

  6. Pass27,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    27,284 miles
    Test number
    161590942779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail27,284 miles (+168)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,284 miles
    Test number
    873913173305
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass27,116 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    27,116 miles
    Test number
    285066745366
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail27,116 miles (+641)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,116 miles
    Test number
    959168841375
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass26,475 miles (+437)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    26,475 miles
    Test number
    289763639823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,038 miles (+292)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    26,038 miles
    Test number
    944880139668
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass25,746 miles (+3,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    25,746 miles
    Test number
    276290385167
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  13. Pass22,206 miles (+954)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    22,206 miles
    Test number
    707335303241
    • NoteAll four tyres perished

  14. Pass21,252 miles (+740)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    21,252 miles
    Test number
    266874742141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,512 miles (+658)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    20,512 miles
    Test number
    916379101153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,854 miles (+718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    19,854 miles
    Test number
    394066710192
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  17. Pass19,136 miles (+644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2010
    Odometer
    19,136 miles
    Test number
    243042619450
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass18,492 miles (+1,039)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    18,492 miles
    Test number
    890224818172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,453 miles (+1,175)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    17,453 miles
    Test number
    692544827179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,278 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    16,278 miles
    Test number
    570674216129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V5 BOX

Does V5 BOX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 BOX is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 BOX?
The MOT on V5 BOX is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 BOX done?
V5 BOX was recorded at 30,444 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 694 miles a year.
Has V5 BOX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 BOX has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on V5 BOX 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 BOX find?
V5 BOX passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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