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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 3,498 cc

V7 ALTMOT history

V7 ALT is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 134,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
134,728 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 ALT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 ALT was last recorded at 134,728 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 2,850 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,878 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,850 miles
Average per year
7,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,728 miles
  • 2024 – 131,878 miles
  • 2023 – 129,737 miles
  • 2022 – 126,828 miles
  • 2021 – 120,943 miles
  • 2020 – 114,671 miles
  • 2019 – 114,302 miles
  • 2018 – 113,287 miles
  • 2017 – 112,878 miles
  • 2016 – 111,282 miles
  • 2015 – 95,030 miles
  • 2014 – 77,566 miles
  • 2013 – 69,840 miles
  • 2012 – 55,013 miles
  • 2011 – 33,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,728 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,728 miles (+2,850)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    134,728 miles
    Test number
    591367617568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,878 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    131,878 miles
    Test number
    320891885136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail131,878 miles (+2,141)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,878 miles
    Test number
    861580232702
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass129,737 miles (+2,909)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    129,737 miles
    Test number
    314561012373
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisorySteering system lightly rubbing LOCK TO LOCK (2.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering system lightly rubbing LOCK TO LOCK (2.1.4 (a))

  5. Pass126,828 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    126,828 miles
    Test number
    380565187474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play HUB (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail126,828 miles (+5,885)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,828 miles
    Test number
    238880928866
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play HUB (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass120,943 miles (+6,272)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    120,943 miles
    Test number
    939807783208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,671 miles (+369)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    114,671 miles
    Test number
    233619684198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,302 miles (+1,015)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,302 miles
    Test number
    961073434263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,287 miles (+409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    113,287 miles
    Test number
    195194876648
    • AdvisoryRear discs have slight corrosion present

  11. Pass112,878 miles (+1,596)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    112,878 miles
    Test number
    778800605995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,282 miles (+16,252)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    111,282 miles
    Test number
    290370154867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,030 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    95,030 miles
    Test number
    356848867388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail95,030 miles (+17,464)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,030 miles
    Test number
    193949838396
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass77,566 miles (+7,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    77,566 miles
    Test number
    566672904315
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  16. Pass69,840 miles (+14,827)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    69,840 miles
    Test number
    399075203356
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePlastic side sill covers fitted

  17. Pass55,013 miles (+21,207)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    55,013 miles
    Test number
    856346992215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    33,806 miles
    Test number
    716659101219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail33,806 miles2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,806 miles
    Test number
    339028201448
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V7 ALT

Does V7 ALT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 ALT is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V7 ALT?
The MOT on V7 ALT is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 ALT done?
V7 ALT was recorded at 134,728 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 7,033 miles a year.
Has V7 ALT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 ALT has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on V7 ALT 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 V7 ALT find?
V7 ALT passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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