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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,973 cc

W5 DUXMOT history

W5 DUX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 13 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,083 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

W5 DUX silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
104,083 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 DUX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 DUX was last recorded at 104,083 miles on 28 May 2026, 695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,388 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
695 miles
Average per year
4,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,083 miles
  • 2025 – 103,388 miles
  • 2024 – 102,461 miles
  • 2023 – 99,543 miles
  • 2022 – 97,892 miles
  • 2020 – 95,995 miles
  • 2019 – 92,972 miles
  • 2018 – 90,102 miles
  • 2017 – 84,558 miles
  • 2016 – 79,847 miles
  • 2015 – 74,804 miles
  • 2014 – 70,022 miles
  • 2013 – 66,881 miles
  • 2012 – 63,780 miles
  • 2011 – 58,604 miles
  • 2010 – 50,513 miles
  • 2009 – 44,372 miles
  • 2008 – 38,658 miles
  • 2007 – 33,953 miles
  • 2006 – 27,506 miles
  • 2005 – 19,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,083 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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover deteriorating and splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.7 mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play spring link arm outer ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Apr 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,083 miles (+695)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    104,083 miles
    Test number
    894753011497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,388 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    103,388 miles
    Test number
    120442043606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail103,387 miles (+926)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,387 miles
    Test number
    630551974033
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass102,461 miles (+2,918)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    102,461 miles
    Test number
    378120791321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,543 miles (+1,651)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    99,543 miles
    Test number
    686317112546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,892 miles (+1,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    97,892 miles
    Test number
    111230992275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber ball joint has slight movement

  7. Pass95,995 miles (+1)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,995 miles
    Test number
    456271453924
    • MinorRear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in off side of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover deteriorating and splitting (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play spring link arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover deteriorating and splitting (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm ball joint worn and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad at 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail95,994 miles (+3,022)3 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,994 miles
    Test number
    336032074572
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no spacing in between characters (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no spacing in between characters (0.1 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in off side of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover deteriorating and splitting (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play spring link arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover deteriorating and splitting (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm ball joint worn and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad at 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass92,972 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    92,972 miles
    Test number
    150084479507
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail92,972 miles (+2,870)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,972 miles
    Test number
    264282703138
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass90,102 miles (+5,544)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    90,102 miles
    Test number
    441607459459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,558 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    84,558 miles
    Test number
    713299030532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished outer edge

  13. Fail84,558 miles (+4,711)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,558 miles
    Test number
    694728824226
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished outer edge

  14. Pass79,847 miles (+5,043)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    79,847 miles
    Test number
    714960828425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,804 miles (+4,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    74,804 miles
    Test number
    907606895161
    • 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)

  16. Pass70,022 miles (+3,141)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    70,022 miles
    Test number
    537735304258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,881 miles (+3,101)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    66,881 miles
    Test number
    369344303290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,780 miles (+5,176)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    63,780 miles
    Test number
    307072002414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,604 miles (+8,091)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    58,604 miles
    Test number
    325175811445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,513 miles (+6,141)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    50,513 miles
    Test number
    893681720244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,372 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    44,372 miles
    Test number
    971965839199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,097 miles (+5,439)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,097 miles
    Test number
    323951729184
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSrs light staying on

  23. Pass38,658 miles (+4,705)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    38,658 miles
    Test number
    620185818108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,953 miles (+6,447)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    33,953 miles
    Test number
    261624727188
    • 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)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  25. Pass27,506 miles (+8,485)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2007
    Odometer
    27,506 miles
    Test number
    864477516150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2006
    Odometer
    19,021 miles
    Test number
    442188415162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 DUX

Does W5 DUX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 DUX is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 DUX?
The MOT on W5 DUX is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 DUX done?
W5 DUX was recorded at 104,083 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 4,035 miles a year.
Has W5 DUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 DUX has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2025.
Has the mileage on W5 DUX 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 W5 DUX find?
W5 DUX passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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