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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 3,498 cc

VGP 6MOT history

VGP 6 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 26,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
26,579 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VGP 6
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VGP 6 was last recorded at 26,579 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 2,516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
24,063 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,516 miles
Average per year
1,579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,579 miles
  • 2025 – 24,063 miles
  • 2024 – 20,673 miles
  • 2023 – 17,723 miles
  • 2022 – 16,321 miles
  • 2021 – 15,041 miles
  • 2020 – 14,473 miles
  • 2019 – 12,153 miles
  • 2018 – 9,333 miles
  • 2017 – 7,678 miles
  • 2016 – 4,333 miles
  • 2015 – 4,083 miles
  • 2014 – 3,932 miles
  • 2013 – 3,739 miles
  • 2012 – 3,423 miles
  • 2011 – 2,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,579 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.

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,579 miles (+2,516)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    26,579 miles
    Test number
    540323327717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass24,063 miles (+3,390)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    24,063 miles
    Test number
    181794953117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass20,673 miles (+2,950)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    20,673 miles
    Test number
    975370756351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass17,723 miles (+1,402)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    17,723 miles
    Test number
    286821690026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass16,321 miles (+1,280)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    16,321 miles
    Test number
    865127931093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass15,041 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    15,041 miles
    Test number
    786799827968
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail15,025 miles (+552)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,025 miles
    Test number
    135959297880
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass14,473 miles (+2,320)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    14,473 miles
    Test number
    701039992211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass12,153 miles (+2,820)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    12,153 miles
    Test number
    831226442707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass9,333 miles (+1,655)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    9,333 miles
    Test number
    420654622711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass7,678 miles (+3,345)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    7,678 miles
    Test number
    529154823856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass4,333 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    4,333 miles
    Test number
    859748555998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass4,083 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    4,083 miles
    Test number
    146961095410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail3,932 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,932 miles
    Test number
    138121994099
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  15. Pass3,932 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    3,932 miles
    Test number
    649061494056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass3,739 miles (+316)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    3,739 miles
    Test number
    579987483062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass3,423 miles (+466)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    3,423 miles
    Test number
    336010892091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass2,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    2,957 miles
    Test number
    519707081008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VGP 6

What vehicle is registration VGP 6 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VGP 6 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Mar 2008. 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 VGP 6 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VGP 6 is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on VGP 6?
The MOT on VGP 6 is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VGP 6 done?
VGP 6 was recorded at 26,579 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 1,579 miles a year.
Has VGP 6 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VGP 6 has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on VGP 6 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 VGP 6 find?
VGP 6 passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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