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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 4,973 cc

V6 TDAMOT history

V6 TDA is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 93,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

V6 TDA blue 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 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
93,561 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 TDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 TDA was last recorded at 93,561 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 1,620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,941 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,620 miles
Average per year
3,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,561 miles
  • 2025 – 91,941 miles
  • 2024 – 90,162 miles
  • 2023 – 88,744 miles
  • 2022 – 86,306 miles
  • 2021 – 81,546 miles
  • 2020 – 79,784 miles
  • 2019 – 78,807 miles
  • 2018 – 75,996 miles
  • 2017 – 74,066 miles
  • 2016 – 71,962 miles
  • 2015 – 69,288 miles
  • 2014 – 63,946 miles
  • 2013 – 60,486 miles
  • 2012 – 55,234 miles
  • 2011 – 48,234 miles
  • 2010 – 46,107 miles
  • 2009 – 41,237 miles
  • 2008 – 36,637 miles
  • 2007 – 32,791 miles
  • 2006 – 25,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,561 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play air strut shock lower ball joint small play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play air strut shock lower ball joint small play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal weeping

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie arm outer bush perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,561 miles (+1,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    93,561 miles
    Test number
    932682093530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play air strut shock lower ball joint small play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play air strut shock lower ball joint small play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass91,941 miles (+1,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    91,941 miles
    Test number
    203529512124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,162 miles (+1,418)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    90,162 miles
    Test number
    601237836998
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass88,744 miles (+2,438)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    88,744 miles
    Test number
    246499938563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  5. Pass86,306 miles (+4,760)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    86,306 miles
    Test number
    955893822861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,546 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,546 miles
    Test number
    502493939738
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie arm outer bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail81,544 miles (+1,760)2 dangerous2 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,544 miles
    Test number
    220634703056
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge has a lump and bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge worn out of shape down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced mirror (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie arm outer bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass79,784 miles (+977)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,784 miles
    Test number
    814408893203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass78,807 miles (+2,811)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    78,807 miles
    Test number
    609379239309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass75,996 miles (+1,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    75,996 miles
    Test number
    297687945380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass74,066 miles (+2,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,066 miles
    Test number
    957236337607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front metal brake pipe to ns front flexi corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes wearing low

  12. Pass71,962 miles (+2,674)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    71,962 miles
    Test number
    694549190573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At join with flexi. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Differential N/S output shaft seal oil leak.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass69,288 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,288 miles
    Test number
    841864868249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Small oil leak from differential output shaft seal

  14. Fail69,288 miles (+5,342)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,288 miles
    Test number
    596497603973
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge wear (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge wear (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Small oil leak from differential output shaft seal

  15. Pass63,946 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    63,946 miles
    Test number
    318788354456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

  16. Fail63,946 miles (+3,460)3 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,946 miles
    Test number
    405995154240
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

  17. Pass60,486 miles (+5,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    60,486 miles
    Test number
    755824553257
    • 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)

  18. Pass55,234 miles (+7,000)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    55,234 miles
    Test number
    516411862248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,234 miles (+2,127)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    48,234 miles
    Test number
    515541191200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,107 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    46,107 miles
    Test number
    832608280241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,070 miles (+4,833)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,070 miles
    Test number
    782774680238
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass41,237 miles (+4,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    41,237 miles
    Test number
    974102009307
    • 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)

  23. Pass36,637 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    36,637 miles
    Test number
    691034708369
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Fail36,637 miles (+3,846)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,637 miles
    Test number
    840144308356
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass32,791 miles (+7,507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    32,791 miles
    Test number
    222032407341
    • 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)

  26. Pass25,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    25,284 miles
    Test number
    360044386491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 TDA

Does V6 TDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 TDA is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 TDA?
The MOT on V6 TDA is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 TDA done?
V6 TDA was recorded at 93,561 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 3,435 miles a year.
Has V6 TDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 TDA has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on V6 TDA 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 TDA find?
V6 TDA passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play air strut shock lower ball joint small play; offside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play air strut shock lower ball joint small play.

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