Mercedes-Benz SL
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc
VAD 9MOT history
VAD 9 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 18 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 36,978 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 36,978 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 17 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,385 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- VAD 9
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,966 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 18 Apr 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
VAD 9 was last recorded at 36,978 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 72 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 36,906 miles · 4 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 72 miles
- Average per year
- 1,385 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 36,978 miles
- 2025 – 36,906 miles
- 2024 – 36,898 miles
- 2023 – 36,891 miles
- 2022 – 35,225 miles
- 2019 – 34,591 miles
- 2017 – 33,831 miles
- 2015 – 32,295 miles
- 2014 – 31,800 miles
- 2013 – 28,474 miles
- 2012 – 24,186 miles
- 2010 – 20,651 miles
- 2009 – 17,903 miles
- 2008 – 14,065 miles
- 2007 – 11,756 miles
- 2006 – 10,672 miles
- 2005 – 7,952 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass36,978 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
19 tests since 9 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass36,978 miles (+72)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 36,978 miles
- Test number
- 489087279181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,906 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 36,906 miles
- Test number
- 863221591911
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail36,906 miles (+8)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,906 miles
- Test number
- 321330363965
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass36,898 miles (+7)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 36,898 miles
- Test number
- 478568032207
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass36,891 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 36,891 miles
- Test number
- 931717969048
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail36,891 miles (+1,666)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,891 miles
- Test number
- 227166585721
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass35,225 miles (+634)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 35,225 miles
- Test number
- 737292777533
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,591 miles (+760)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 34,591 miles
- Test number
- 285984821357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,831 miles (+1,536)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 33,831 miles
- Test number
- 325027648551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,295 miles (+495)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 32,295 miles
- Test number
- 679619340223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,800 miles (+3,326)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 31,800 miles
- Test number
- 178497524265
- 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)
Pass28,474 miles (+4,288)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 28,474 miles
- Test number
- 716976183112
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass24,186 miles (+3,535)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 24,186 miles
- Test number
- 988929302239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,651 miles (+2,748)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 20,651 miles
- Test number
- 694193370235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,903 miles (+3,838)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 17,903 miles
- Test number
- 760854879299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,065 miles (+2,309)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 14,065 miles
- Test number
- 771693868225
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass11,756 miles (+1,084)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 11,756 miles
- Test number
- 193242047279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,672 miles (+2,720)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 10,672 miles
- Test number
- 203650556291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,952 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 7,952 miles
- Test number
- 114972055262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about VAD 9
- What vehicle is registration VAD 9 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show VAD 9 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 18 Apr 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does VAD 9 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VAD 9 is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on VAD 9?
- The MOT on VAD 9 is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has VAD 9 done?
- VAD 9 was recorded at 36,978 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 1,385 miles a year.
- Has VAD 9 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. VAD 9 has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on VAD 9 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 VAD 9 find?
- VAD 9 passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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