Mercedes-Benz SL
Black and Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,799 cc
V6 HEYMOT history
V6 HEY is a black and black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 22 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 131,823 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 131,823 mi
- At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,049 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V6 HEY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Black and Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 22 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V6 HEY was last recorded at 131,823 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 1,173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 130,650 miles · 8 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,173 miles
- Average per year
- 5,049 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 131,823 miles
- 2025 – 130,650 miles
- 2024 – 129,283 miles
- 2023 – 124,838 miles
- 2021 – 121,001 miles
- 2020 – 118,790 miles
- 2019 – 117,636 miles
- 2018 – 116,142 miles
- 2017 – 115,147 miles
- 2016 – 112,431 miles
- 2015 – 107,919 miles
- 2014 – 101,659 miles
- 2013 – 87,674 miles
- 2012 – 76,060 miles
- 2011 – 69,779 miles
- 2010 – 60,288 miles
- 2009 – 54,590 miles
- 2008 – 44,562 miles
- 2007 – 36,447 miles
- 2006 – 31,219 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,823 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Lower Fog Lamp Cracked
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Full MOT history
22 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,823 miles (+1,173)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 131,823 miles
- Test number
- 363552441656
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass130,650 miles (+1,367)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 130,650 miles
- Test number
- 179290423313
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass129,283 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 129,283 miles
- Test number
- 176343126951
- MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Tracking Rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAll 4 Tyres 10 Years Old
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Fog Lamp Cracked
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mountings deterioated (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail129,283 miles (+4,445)2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,283 miles
- Test number
- 131641926865
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Tracking Rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAll 4 Tyres 10 Years Old
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Fog Lamp Cracked
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mountings deterioated (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass124,838 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 124,838 miles
- Test number
- 167194897499
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Fog Lamp Cracked
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Fuel Cap Seal Perrished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail124,836 miles (+3,835)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,836 miles
- Test number
- 436548142252
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Fog Lamp Cracked
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Fuel Cap Seal Perrished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass121,001 miles (+2,211)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 121,001 miles
- Test number
- 969930145631
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Steering Damper Leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Cap Seal Perrished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass118,790 miles (+1,154)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 118,790 miles
- Test number
- 796313681534
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass117,636 miles (+1,494)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 117,636 miles
- Test number
- 760732622577
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass116,142 miles (+995)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 116,142 miles
- Test number
- 720610662572
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass115,147 miles (+2,716)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 115,147 miles
- Test number
- 274854469692
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryMid exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass112,431 miles (+4,512)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 112,431 miles
- Test number
- 991358804847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,919 miles (+6,260)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 107,919 miles
- Test number
- 979543825288
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteCheck engine light on
Pass101,659 miles (+13,985)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 101,659 miles
- Test number
- 375531714422
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass87,674 miles (+11,614)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 87,674 miles
- Test number
- 927596223201
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass76,060 miles (+6,281)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 76,060 miles
- Test number
- 627030732282
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteEngine management light on
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass69,779 miles (+9,491)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 69,779 miles
- Test number
- 197540331216
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass60,288 miles (+5,698)1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 60,288 miles
- Test number
- 114875910251
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine light on
- NoteParking brake slight travel
- NoteRear discs rusting
- NoteUndertrays fitted
- NoteWipers smearing
Pass54,590 miles (+10,028)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 54,590 miles
- Test number
- 334683139480
- AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteRear reg plate starting to delaminate
Pass44,562 miles (+8,115)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2009
- Odometer
- 44,562 miles
- Test number
- 664823128194
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteFront & rear no:plate backing starting to peel.
- NoteSmall cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall.
Pass36,447 miles (+5,228)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2008
- Odometer
- 36,447 miles
- Test number
- 652034327145
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteHandbrake lever nearing end of reserve travel †n/s/f outter tyre wall small split
Pass31,219 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2007
- Odometer
- 31,219 miles
- Test number
- 853864326131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V6 HEY
- Does V6 HEY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 HEY is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V6 HEY?
- The MOT on V6 HEY is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V6 HEY done?
- V6 HEY was recorded at 131,823 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 5,049 miles a year.
- Has V6 HEY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V6 HEY has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on V6 HEY 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 HEY find?
- V6 HEY passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.
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