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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

V80 MSLMOT history

V80 MSL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 103,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

V80 MSL black 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 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
103,722 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,750 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V80 MSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V80 MSL was last recorded at 103,722 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 10,977 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,745 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,977 miles
Average per year
2,750 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,722 miles
  • 2025 – 92,745 miles
  • 2024 – 88,967 miles
  • 2023 – 85,839 miles
  • 2022 – 84,346 miles
  • 2021 – 81,449 miles
  • 2020 – 76,974 miles
  • 2019 – 72,297 miles
  • 2018 – 72,195 miles
  • 2017 – 71,640 miles
  • 2016 – 70,452 miles
  • 2015 – 68,586 miles
  • 2014 – 66,248 miles
  • 2013 – 64,723 miles
  • 2012 – 64,248 miles
  • 2011 – 62,994 miles
  • 2010 – 61,838 miles
  • 2009 – 60,580 miles
  • 2008 – 59,025 miles
  • 2007 – 55,694 miles
  • 2006 – 48,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,722 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,722 miles (+10,977)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    103,722 miles
    Test number
    195221652207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,745 miles (+3,778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    92,745 miles
    Test number
    324871797381
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass88,967 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    88,967 miles
    Test number
    691536256504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail88,849 miles (+3,010)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,849 miles
    Test number
    454410933502
    • MajorFront Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both lower ball joints worn on bottom of suspension units. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi brake hoses perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass85,839 miles (+1,493)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    85,839 miles
    Test number
    744973006086
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFloor covers fitted covering testable items

  6. Pass84,346 miles (+2,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    84,346 miles
    Test number
    162331735856
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass81,449 miles (+4,475)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    81,449 miles
    Test number
    678372256664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,974 miles (+4,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    76,974 miles
    Test number
    911923261459
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both 'front to rears' (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass72,297 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    72,297 miles
    Test number
    289146530356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,195 miles (+349)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,195 miles
    Test number
    734369887700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,846 miles (+206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,846 miles
    Test number
    185527526461
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight play n/s o/s front suspension lower hub rear ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass71,640 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    71,640 miles
    Test number
    344493113824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,516 miles (+1,064)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,516 miles
    Test number
    980451212596
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass70,452 miles (+1,866)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    70,452 miles
    Test number
    125413368948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,586 miles (+2,338)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,586 miles
    Test number
    837854305126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,248 miles (+1,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    66,248 miles
    Test number
    768788494089
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass64,723 miles (+475)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,723 miles
    Test number
    969814783070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass64,248 miles (+1,254)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    64,248 miles
    Test number
    537571382047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,994 miles (+1,156)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    62,994 miles
    Test number
    675977891029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front brake disc scored on inside face

  20. Pass61,838 miles (+1,258)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    61,838 miles
    Test number
    902311590044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,580 miles (+1,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    60,580 miles
    Test number
    834210999092
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass59,025 miles (+3,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    59,025 miles
    Test number
    232204378016
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass55,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    55,694 miles
    Test number
    511801677064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail55,694 miles (+7,227)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,694 miles
    Test number
    543241477029
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres 2.5mm

  25. Pass48,467 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,467 miles
    Test number
    414336276044
    • NoteFront discs becoming corroded
    • NoteSlight play offside front hub bearing

Questions about V80 MSL

Does V80 MSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V80 MSL is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V80 MSL?
The MOT on V80 MSL is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V80 MSL done?
V80 MSL was recorded at 103,722 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 2,750 miles a year.
Has V80 MSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V80 MSL has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on V80 MSL 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 V80 MSL find?
V80 MSL passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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