Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver and Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc
V6 SLUMOT history
V6 SLU is a silver and silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 25 Apr 2000. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 58,025 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 58,025 mi
- At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,095 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V6 SLU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Silver and Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 25 Apr 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V6 SLU was last recorded at 58,025 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 58,019 miles · 5 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 1,095 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 58,025 miles
- 2020 – 58,003 miles
- 2016 – 56,051 miles
- 2015 – 52,907 miles
- 2014 – 51,621 miles
- 2013 – 49,078 miles
- 2012 – 48,129 miles
- 2011 – 47,121 miles
- 2010 – 45,082 miles
- 2009 – 41,664 miles
- 2008 – 40,665 miles
- 2007 – 38,253 miles
- 2006 – 36,575 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass58,025 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015
Full MOT history
17 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass58,025 miles (+6)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 58,025 miles
- Test number
- 202767199764
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail58,019 miles (+16)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,019 miles
- Test number
- 475589660103
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass58,003 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 58,003 miles
- Test number
- 128069600800
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,002 miles (+1,951)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,002 miles
- Test number
- 967487398625
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases os front pipe ,leaking on welded plate. (6.1.2 (a))
Pass56,051 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 56,051 miles
- Test number
- 286932308690
- AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail56,019 miles (+3,112)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,019 miles
- Test number
- 482628936523
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245-45-zr17 continental contisport contact2 (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass52,907 miles (+1,286)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 52,907 miles
- Test number
- 683179420732
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass51,621 miles (+2,543)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 51,621 miles
- Test number
- 275245634365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,078 miles (+949)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 49,078 miles
- Test number
- 208836123342
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass48,129 miles (+1,008)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 48,129 miles
- Test number
- 555641372172
- NoteADVISE TWO CHIPS IN SCREEN SWEPT AREA
Pass47,121 miles (+2,039)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 47,121 miles
- Test number
- 795658181134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,082 miles (+3,418)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 45,082 miles
- Test number
- 782344590172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,664 miles (+999)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 41,664 miles
- Test number
- 144610789181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,665 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 40,665 miles
- Test number
- 443476898180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,665 miles (+2,412)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 40,665 miles
- Test number
- 560442480023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,253 miles (+1,678)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 38,253 miles
- Test number
- 533580287069
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass36,575 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 36,575 miles
- Test number
- 592131006175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V6 SLU
- Does V6 SLU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 SLU is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V6 SLU?
- The MOT on V6 SLU is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V6 SLU done?
- V6 SLU was recorded at 58,025 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 1,095 miles a year.
- Has V6 SLU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V6 SLU has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on V6 SLU 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 SLU find?
- V6 SLU passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
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