Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,724 cc
V6 ESFMOT history
V6 ESF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 9 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 80,603 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 May 2027
- Mileage
- 80,603 mi
- At MOT on 12 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,758 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V6 ESF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,724 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 9 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V6 ESF was last recorded at 80,603 miles on 12 May 2026, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 80,546 miles · 19 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 57 miles
- Average per year
- 2,758 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 80,603 miles
- 2024 – 80,546 miles
- 2023 – 79,063 miles
- 2022 – 77,603 miles
- 2021 – 74,346 miles
- 2020 – 71,762 miles
- 2019 – 68,771 miles
- 2018 – 62,838 miles
- 2017 – 59,770 miles
- 2016 – 58,407 miles
- 2014 – 57,463 miles
- 2013 – 56,161 miles
- 2012 – 53,439 miles
- 2011 – 50,764 miles
- 2010 – 45,190 miles
- 2009 – 41,323 miles
- 2008 – 31,976 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass80,603 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 24 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass80,603 miles (+57)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2027
- Odometer
- 80,603 miles
- Test number
- 180998256422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,546 miles (+1,483)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 80,546 miles
- Test number
- 100410366560
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass79,063 miles (+1,460)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 79,063 miles
- Test number
- 542621016823
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass77,603 miles (+3,257)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 77,603 miles
- Test number
- 408799855425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,346 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 74,346 miles
- Test number
- 389991491759
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted preventing view
Fail74,346 miles (+2,584)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,346 miles
- Test number
- 308187821839
- MajorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted preventing view
Pass71,762 miles (+72)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 71,762 miles
- Test number
- 886169106418
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view
Fail71,690 miles (+2,919)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,690 miles
- Test number
- 434076157823
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front lower arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view.
Pass68,771 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 68,771 miles
- Test number
- 369392485452
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail68,771 miles (+5,933)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,771 miles
- Test number
- 904230871002
- Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass62,838 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 62,838 miles
- Test number
- 189230419023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,838 miles (+1,612)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,838 miles
- Test number
- 510117616864
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted fouling suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass61,226 miles (+1,456)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 61,226 miles
- Test number
- 148523236046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,770 miles (+1,363)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 59,770 miles
- Test number
- 779601084101
- AdvisoryFront discs crossed drilled holes blocked
- AdvisoryBoth front door mirror indicators condensed up
- AdvisoryO/s/f, o/s/r, and n/s/f tyre valves splitting
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under side of vehicle
Pass58,407 miles (+944)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 58,407 miles
- Test number
- 723915459665
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,463 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 57,463 miles
- Test number
- 876177754349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,463 miles (+1,302)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,463 miles
- Test number
- 188026154382
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Pass56,161 miles (+2,722)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 56,161 miles
- Test number
- 399232833330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,439 miles (+2,675)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 53,439 miles
- Test number
- 165851632348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,764 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 50,764 miles
- Test number
- 146770081291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,764 miles (+5,574)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,764 miles
- Test number
- 598819871255
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,190 miles (+3,867)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 45,190 miles
- Test number
- 291385160285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,323 miles (+9,347)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 41,323 miles
- Test number
- 350668669294
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass31,976 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 31,976 miles
- Test number
- 612388968287
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
Questions about V6 ESF
- Does V6 ESF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 ESF is valid until 11 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V6 ESF?
- The MOT on V6 ESF is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V6 ESF done?
- V6 ESF was recorded at 80,603 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 2,758 miles a year.
- Has V6 ESF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V6 ESF has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on V6 ESF 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 ESF find?
- V6 ESF passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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