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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc

V6 XAAMOT history

V6 XAA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 115,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2023.

V6 XAA black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Jun 2024
Mileage
115,274 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2023
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 XAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 XAA was last recorded at 115,274 miles on 13 Jun 2023, 278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Sept 2006: 18,525 miles, lower than 18,526 miles on 20 Sept 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
114,996 miles · 4 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
278 miles
Average per year
5,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,274 miles
  • 2021 – 114,996 miles
  • 2020 – 114,305 miles
  • 2019 – 110,843 miles
  • 2018 – 106,481 miles
  • 2017 – 102,136 miles
  • 2016 – 99,316 miles
  • 2015 – 93,531 miles
  • 2014 – 90,614 miles
  • 2013 – 87,575 miles
  • 2012 – 81,175 miles
  • 2011 – 67,402 miles
  • 2010 – 59,251 miles
  • 2009 – 48,571 miles
  • 2008 – 36,095 miles
  • 2007 – 25,198 miles
  • 2006 – 18,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,274 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,274 miles (+278)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    115,274 miles
    Test number
    433562163764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass114,996 miles (+691)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    114,996 miles
    Test number
    850829553847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,305 miles (+3,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    114,305 miles
    Test number
    805054133508
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass110,843 miles (+4,362)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    110,843 miles
    Test number
    273201270976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,481 miles (+4,345)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    106,481 miles
    Test number
    253121675930
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s headlamp washer leaking

  6. Pass102,136 miles (+2,820)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    102,136 miles
    Test number
    687424117620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,316 miles (+5,785)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    99,316 miles
    Test number
    309022962209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Slight leak from rocker covers

  8. Pass93,531 miles (+2,917)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    93,531 miles
    Test number
    188129116182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front shock absorber dried oil around leg
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle body cover fitted obscuring components

  9. Pass90,614 miles (+3,039)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    90,614 miles
    Test number
    748487364221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Pass87,575 miles (+6,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    87,575 miles
    Test number
    189012263259
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass81,175 miles (+13,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    81,175 miles
    Test number
    846246272207
    • 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)

  12. Pass67,402 miles (+8,151)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    67,402 miles
    Test number
    109754871293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,251 miles (+10,680)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    59,251 miles
    Test number
    104660870202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,571 miles (+12,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    48,571 miles
    Test number
    534061679290
    • 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)

  15. Pass36,095 miles (+10,897)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    36,095 miles
    Test number
    210264978283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,198 miles (+6,673)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,198 miles
    Test number
    953277567252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  17. Pass18,525 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    18,525 miles
    Test number
    381274066481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail18,526 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,526 miles
    Test number
    383873266239
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about V6 XAA

Does V6 XAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V6 XAA expired on 12 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V6 XAA?
The MOT on V6 XAA expired on 12 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V6 XAA done?
V6 XAA was recorded at 115,274 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2023, an average of 5,784 miles a year.
Has V6 XAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 XAA has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2006.
Has the mileage on V6 XAA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Sept 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V6 XAA find?
V6 XAA passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2023 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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