Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc
V9 TDHMOT history
V9 TDH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 66,856 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 66,856 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,955 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V9 TDH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,724 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V9 TDH was last recorded at 66,856 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 1,271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 65,585 miles · 6 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,271 miles
- Average per year
- 2,955 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 66,856 miles
- 2025 – 65,585 miles
- 2024 – 63,888 miles
- 2023 – 61,924 miles
- 2021 – 61,894 miles
- 2019 – 61,523 miles
- 2018 – 61,317 miles
- 2017 – 56,681 miles
- 2016 – 54,437 miles
- 2015 – 52,574 miles
- 2014 – 49,253 miles
- 2013 – 46,138 miles
- 2012 – 41,098 miles
- 2011 – 36,444 miles
- 2010 – 29,924 miles
- 2009 – 24,678 miles
- 2008 – 16,721 miles
- 2007 – 10,214 miles
- 2006 – 8,638 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass66,856 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (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))
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.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass66,856 miles (+1,271)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 66,856 miles
- Test number
- 283431202575
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (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))
Pass65,585 miles (+1,697)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 65,585 miles
- Test number
- 174484153845
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass63,888 miles (+1,964)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 63,888 miles
- Test number
- 105304238523
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,924 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 61,924 miles
- Test number
- 184699748585
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,894 miles (+371)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 61,894 miles
- Test number
- 215788923410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,523 miles (+206)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 61,523 miles
- Test number
- 192011336097
- 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))
Pass61,317 miles (+133)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2019
- Odometer
- 61,317 miles
- Test number
- 253746998108
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre tread low on inner edge & outer sidewall slightly perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail61,184 miles (+4,503)1 failure8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,184 miles
- Test number
- 764356383092
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre tread low on inner edge & outer sidewall slightly perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre tread low on inner edge & outer sidewall slightly perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass56,681 miles (+2,244)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2018
- Odometer
- 56,681 miles
- Test number
- 385840541819
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass54,437 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2017
- Odometer
- 54,437 miles
- Test number
- 169567156886
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Park brake efficiency low
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail54,437 miles (+1,863)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,437 miles
- Test number
- 792396044219
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Park brake efficiency low
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass52,574 miles (+3,321)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2016
- Odometer
- 52,574 miles
- Test number
- 278243735102
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass49,253 miles (+3,115)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 49,253 miles
- Test number
- 556031724199
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass46,138 miles (+145)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2014
- Odometer
- 46,138 miles
- Test number
- 829900623157
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail45,993 miles (+4,895)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,993 miles
- Test number
- 538254313183
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass41,098 miles (+4,654)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2013
- Odometer
- 41,098 miles
- Test number
- 236427612489
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAll items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted
- NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low
Pass36,444 miles (+6,520)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2012
- Odometer
- 36,444 miles
- Test number
- 118337611195
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAll items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted
Pass29,924 miles (+5,246)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2011
- Odometer
- 29,924 miles
- Test number
- 324758810167
- NoteBoth rear shocks starting to weep
- NoteN/s/f shock starting to weep
- NoteN/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and has cord showing
- NoteO/s/f tyre nearly bald on inner edge
Pass24,678 miles (+7,957)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2010
- Odometer
- 24,678 miles
- Test number
- 734649319118
- NoteFront tyres on 2mm on inner edge
Pass16,721 miles (+6,507)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2009
- Odometer
- 16,721 miles
- Test number
- 621049118105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail10,214 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 10,214 miles
- Test number
- 262303417417
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteParking brake near the end of its working travel.
Pass10,214 miles (+1,576)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2008
- Odometer
- 10,214 miles
- Test number
- 504103617137
- NoteParking brake near the end of its working travel.
Pass8,638 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2007
- Odometer
- 8,638 miles
- Test number
- 780234116174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V9 TDH
- Does V9 TDH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V9 TDH is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V9 TDH?
- The MOT on V9 TDH is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V9 TDH done?
- V9 TDH was recorded at 66,856 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 2,955 miles a year.
- Has V9 TDH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V9 TDH has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2018.
- Has the mileage on V9 TDH 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 TDH find?
- V9 TDH passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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