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Mercedes-Benz SL

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,799 cc

V6 GUYMOT history

V6 GUY is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 15 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 77,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

V6 GUY 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 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
77,415 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 GUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 GUY was last recorded at 77,415 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,793 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
622 miles
Average per year
1,986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,415 miles
  • 2025 – 76,793 miles
  • 2024 – 76,050 miles
  • 2023 – 75,207 miles
  • 2022 – 74,234 miles
  • 2021 – 73,272 miles
  • 2020 – 72,274 miles
  • 2019 – 71,502 miles
  • 2018 – 70,411 miles
  • 2017 – 69,188 miles
  • 2016 – 67,747 miles
  • 2015 – 66,717 miles
  • 2014 – 65,390 miles
  • 2013 – 62,484 miles
  • 2012 – 60,712 miles
  • 2011 – 59,138 miles
  • 2010 – 56,424 miles
  • 2009 – 51,951 miles
  • 2008 – 47,241 miles
  • 2007 – 42,102 miles
  • 2006 – 36,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,415 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,415 miles (+622)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    77,415 miles
    Test number
    419077117245
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass76,793 miles (+743)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    76,793 miles
    Test number
    793744127370
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass76,050 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    76,050 miles
    Test number
    886413462798
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail76,046 miles (+839)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,046 miles
    Test number
    220254140938
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass75,207 miles (+973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    75,207 miles
    Test number
    862632572658
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass74,234 miles (+962)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    74,234 miles
    Test number
    524458018580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,272 miles (+998)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    73,272 miles
    Test number
    467627858030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,274 miles (+772)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    72,274 miles
    Test number
    612334560422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,502 miles
    Test number
    367193009747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,502 miles (+1,091)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,502 miles
    Test number
    223983249604
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass70,411 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    70,411 miles
    Test number
    863726876500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,002 miles (+814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    70,002 miles
    Test number
    942083389950
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass69,188 miles (+1,441)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    69,188 miles
    Test number
    731722273642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,747 miles (+1,030)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    67,747 miles
    Test number
    663302514303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,717 miles (+1,327)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    66,717 miles
    Test number
    887401445137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre has cracks in the tread line

  16. Pass65,390 miles (+2,906)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    65,390 miles
    Test number
    575661344164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,484 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    62,484 miles
    Test number
    328142443148
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking outer edge of tread.

  18. Fail62,484 miles (+1,772)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,484 miles
    Test number
    256200743184
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking outer edge of tread.

  19. Pass60,712 miles (+1,574)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    60,712 miles
    Test number
    709638332122
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to split

  20. Pass59,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    59,138 miles
    Test number
    569132051132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,138 miles (+2,714)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,138 miles
    Test number
    725632951109
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass56,424 miles (+4,473)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    56,424 miles
    Test number
    440808530105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,951 miles (+4,710)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    51,951 miles
    Test number
    453711949197
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass47,241 miles (+5,139)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    47,241 miles
    Test number
    312225158153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,102 miles (+5,154)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    42,102 miles
    Test number
    230165857412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    36,948 miles
    Test number
    480340656163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 GUY

Does V6 GUY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 GUY is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 GUY?
The MOT on V6 GUY is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 GUY done?
V6 GUY was recorded at 77,415 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 1,986 miles a year.
Has V6 GUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 GUY has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V6 GUY 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 GUY find?
V6 GUY passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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