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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

V9 SLEMOT history

V9 SLE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 97,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

V9 SLE silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
97,600 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V9 SLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V9 SLE was last recorded at 97,600 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,594 miles · 20 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
3,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,600 miles
  • 2025 – 96,092 miles
  • 2024 – 94,501 miles
  • 2023 – 92,439 miles
  • 2022 – 89,739 miles
  • 2021 – 86,528 miles
  • 2020 – 82,345 miles
  • 2019 – 77,942 miles
  • 2017 – 75,602 miles
  • 2016 – 73,238 miles
  • 2015 – 68,231 miles
  • 2014 – 63,771 miles
  • 2013 – 61,438 miles
  • 2011 – 59,154 miles
  • 2010 – 54,023 miles
  • 2009 – 46,583 miles
  • 2008 – 31,336 miles
  • 2007 – 29,146 miles
  • 2006 – 26,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,600 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front [inner face] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear [unable to see] (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,600 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    97,600 miles
    Test number
    538015730840
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front [inner face] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear [unable to see] (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail97,594 miles (+1,502)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,594 miles
    Test number
    650722201278
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front [inner face] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear [unable to see] (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,092 miles (+1,591)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    96,092 miles
    Test number
    950339120774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,501 miles (+2,062)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    94,501 miles
    Test number
    718624390965
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  5. Pass92,439 miles (+2,700)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    92,439 miles
    Test number
    864494870752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,739 miles (+3,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    89,739 miles
    Test number
    572915156917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass86,528 miles (+4,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    86,528 miles
    Test number
    711788997254
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass82,345 miles (+876)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    82,345 miles
    Test number
    644268444679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,469 miles (+3,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    81,469 miles
    Test number
    198900874000
    • AdvisoryBoth rear exhaust hangers broken off still supported

  10. Pass77,942 miles (+2,340)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    77,942 miles
    Test number
    217877118673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,602 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    75,602 miles
    Test number
    688024816676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,598 miles (+2,360)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,598 miles
    Test number
    678600717417
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer mountings broke ,but still reasonably supported

  13. Pass73,238 miles (+5,007)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,238 miles
    Test number
    842023351916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,231 miles (+4,460)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    68,231 miles
    Test number
    977976462948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,771 miles (+2,333)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,771 miles
    Test number
    307618084096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,438 miles (+2,284)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,438 miles
    Test number
    199037883484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,154 miles (+5,131)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    59,154 miles
    Test number
    158012761430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,023 miles (+7,440)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    54,023 miles
    Test number
    263246820070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,583 miles (+15,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    46,583 miles
    Test number
    602597129047
    • 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)

  20. Pass31,336 miles (+2,190)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    31,336 miles
    Test number
    494686438019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,146 miles (+2,384)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,146 miles
    Test number
    290253927423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    26,762 miles
    Test number
    794264546274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V9 SLE

Does V9 SLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V9 SLE is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V9 SLE?
The MOT on V9 SLE is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V9 SLE done?
V9 SLE was recorded at 97,600 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 3,561 miles a year.
Has V9 SLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V9 SLE has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V9 SLE 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 V9 SLE find?
V9 SLE passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front [inner face]; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear [unable to see]; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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