Mercedes-Benz SL
Blue and Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc
V6 VBDMOT history
V6 VBD is a blue and blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 36,995 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 36,995 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 12 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 315 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V6 VBD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Blue and Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V6 VBD was last recorded at 36,995 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 344 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 36,651 miles · 1 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 344 miles
- Average per year
- 315 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 36,995 miles
- 2025 – 36,651 miles
- 2024 – 36,107 miles
- 2015 – 35,957 miles
- 2014 – 35,671 miles
- 2013 – 35,371 miles
- 2012 – 34,779 miles
- 2011 – 34,557 miles
- 2010 – 34,393 miles
- 2009 – 33,950 miles
- 2007 – 33,221 miles
- 2006 – 30,712 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Cat broken up
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
13 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass36,995 miles (+344)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 36,995 miles
- Test number
- 825708938574
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,651 miles (+544)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 36,651 miles
- Test number
- 697400733588
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,107 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 36,107 miles
- Test number
- 769081704943
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCat broken up
Fail36,107 miles (+150)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,107 miles
- Test number
- 700961195088
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal feels slightly spongy
- AdvisoryCat broken up
Pass35,957 miles (+286)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 35,957 miles
- Test number
- 406439465108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,671 miles (+300)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 35,671 miles
- Test number
- 725340874143
- NoteExhaust noise
- NoteWiper poor
Pass35,371 miles (+592)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2014
- Odometer
- 35,371 miles
- Test number
- 708590333170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,779 miles (+222)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2013
- Odometer
- 34,779 miles
- Test number
- 637159032152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,557 miles (+164)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2012
- Odometer
- 34,557 miles
- Test number
- 257202531476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,393 miles (+443)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 34,393 miles
- Test number
- 973510920143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,950 miles (+729)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 33,950 miles
- Test number
- 403671629125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,221 miles (+2,509)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 33,221 miles
- Test number
- 832882727263
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Pass30,712 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 30,712 miles
- Test number
- 551648396175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V6 VBD
- Does V6 VBD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 VBD is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V6 VBD?
- The MOT on V6 VBD is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V6 VBD done?
- V6 VBD was recorded at 36,995 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 315 miles a year.
- Has V6 VBD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V6 VBD has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on V6 VBD 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 VBD find?
- V6 VBD passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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