Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc
V6 BWSMOT history
V6 BWS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 17 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 102,681 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 102,681 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,153 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V6 BWS
- 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
- 17 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V6 BWS was last recorded at 102,681 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 5,422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 97,259 miles · 17 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,422 miles
- Average per year
- 4,153 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 102,681 miles
- 2025 – 97,259 miles
- 2024 – 93,392 miles
- 2023 – 89,410 miles
- 2022 – 87,624 miles
- 2021 – 84,789 miles
- 2020 – 82,173 miles
- 2019 – 78,469 miles
- 2018 – 75,518 miles
- 2017 – 70,951 miles
- 2016 – 66,574 miles
- 2015 – 63,460 miles
- 2014 – 56,803 miles
- 2013 – 45,476 miles
- 2012 – 44,558 miles
- 2011 – 43,017 miles
- 2010 – 41,400 miles
- 2009 – 38,031 miles
- 2008 – 35,192 miles
- 2007 – 33,311 miles
- 2006 – 22,449 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,681 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 30 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,681 miles (+5,422)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 102,681 miles
- Test number
- 847924397706
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass97,259 miles (+3,867)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 97,259 miles
- Test number
- 582755134130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,392 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 93,392 miles
- Test number
- 235667459865
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,392 miles (+3,982)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,392 miles
- Test number
- 770362849251
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass89,410 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 89,410 miles
- Test number
- 792776171447
- AdvisoryOffside Front Mirror deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail89,410 miles (+1,786)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,410 miles
- Test number
- 690813404146
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Mirror deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass87,624 miles (+2,835)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 87,624 miles
- Test number
- 384272805182
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass84,789 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 84,789 miles
- Test number
- 410798180699
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail84,789 miles (+2,616)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,789 miles
- Test number
- 347121822730
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass82,173 miles (+3,704)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 82,173 miles
- Test number
- 615492511398
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
Pass78,469 miles (+2,951)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 78,469 miles
- Test number
- 565269569746
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass75,518 miles (+4,567)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 75,518 miles
- Test number
- 678717693909
- AdvisoryCovers in engine bay and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components.
Pass70,951 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 70,951 miles
- Test number
- 488309113858
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components
Fail70,951 miles (+4,377)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,951 miles
- Test number
- 939475505038
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components
Pass66,574 miles (+3,114)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 66,574 miles
- Test number
- 752884952619
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,460 miles (+6,657)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 63,460 miles
- Test number
- 265685175072
- 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)
Pass56,803 miles (+11,327)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 56,803 miles
- Test number
- 889840684010
- NoteUnable to inspwct front brake pads due to vehicle design
Pass45,476 miles (+918)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 45,476 miles
- Test number
- 468275983091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,558 miles (+1,541)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 44,558 miles
- Test number
- 165543872012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,017 miles (+1,617)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 43,017 miles
- Test number
- 868530371096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,400 miles (+3,369)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 41,400 miles
- Test number
- 571438760012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,031 miles (+2,839)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 38,031 miles
- Test number
- 711070679019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,192 miles (+1,881)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 35,192 miles
- Test number
- 543848358013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,311 miles (+10,862)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 33,311 miles
- Test number
- 580294137382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,449 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 22,449 miles
- Test number
- 774444436344
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about V6 BWS
- Does V6 BWS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 BWS is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V6 BWS?
- The MOT on V6 BWS is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V6 BWS done?
- V6 BWS was recorded at 102,681 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 4,153 miles a year.
- Has V6 BWS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V6 BWS has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on V6 BWS 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 V6 BWS find?
- V6 BWS passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.
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