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Mercedes-Benz SL

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 3,199 cc

VWV 3MOT history

VWV 3 is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 144,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
144,146 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VWV 3
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VWV 3 was last recorded at 144,146 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,848 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
298 miles
Average per year
3,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,146 miles
  • 2025 – 143,848 miles
  • 2024 – 143,748 miles
  • 2023 – 143,740 miles
  • 2022 – 143,716 miles
  • 2019 – 136,252 miles
  • 2018 – 127,410 miles
  • 2017 – 120,101 miles
  • 2016 – 113,451 miles
  • 2015 – 105,934 miles
  • 2014 – 102,107 miles
  • 2012 – 97,136 miles
  • 2011 – 94,414 miles
  • 2009 – 88,342 miles
  • 2008 – 84,558 miles
  • 2007 – 80,177 miles
  • 2006 – 75,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,146 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,146 miles (+298)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    144,146 miles
    Test number
    445119302975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    143,848 miles
    Test number
    621002580334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail143,848 miles (+100)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,848 miles
    Test number
    737491919479
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass143,748 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    143,748 miles
    Test number
    330127259345
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass143,740 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    143,740 miles
    Test number
    208131828508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass143,716 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    143,716 miles
    Test number
    390477583204
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail143,716 miles (+7,464)3 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,716 miles
    Test number
    468316196493
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass136,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    136,252 miles
    Test number
    171287854139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail136,252 miles (+8,842)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,252 miles
    Test number
    115415213801
    • DangerousFront Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass127,410 miles (+7,309)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    127,410 miles
    Test number
    825774505652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,101 miles (+6,650)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    120,101 miles
    Test number
    557417303100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

  12. Pass113,451 miles (+7,517)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    113,451 miles
    Test number
    345464840343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass105,934 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    105,934 miles
    Test number
    175451565047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail105,933 miles (+3,826)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,933 miles
    Test number
    449478755063
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass102,107 miles (+4,971)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    102,107 miles
    Test number
    595247224062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,136 miles (+2,722)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    97,136 miles
    Test number
    925753702154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    94,414 miles
    Test number
    998091291037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    251000890003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. FailMileage not read1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    602270990038
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass88,342 miles (+3,784)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    88,342 miles
    Test number
    630690999067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,558 miles (+4,381)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    84,558 miles
    Test number
    332201598010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass80,177 miles (+4,484)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    80,177 miles
    Test number
    694932787065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    75,693 miles
    Test number
    552888586021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VWV 3

What vehicle is registration VWV 3 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VWV 3 on a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1997. 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 VWV 3 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VWV 3 is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on VWV 3?
The MOT on VWV 3 is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VWV 3 done?
VWV 3 was recorded at 144,146 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 3,435 miles a year.
Has VWV 3 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VWV 3 has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on VWV 3 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 VWV 3 find?
VWV 3 passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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