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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc

X6 WEAMOT history

X6 WEA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 21 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 88,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

X6 WEA silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
88,159 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X6 WEA
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
21 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X6 WEA was last recorded at 88,159 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 1,776 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,383 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,776 miles
Average per year
3,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,159 miles
  • 2024 – 86,383 miles
  • 2023 – 82,767 miles
  • 2022 – 79,675 miles
  • 2021 – 77,246 miles
  • 2020 – 76,498 miles
  • 2019 – 73,467 miles
  • 2018 – 73,065 miles
  • 2016 – 71,850 miles
  • 2015 – 70,153 miles
  • 2014 – 68,644 miles
  • 2013 – 65,522 miles
  • 2012 – 55,539 miles
  • 2011 – 45,591 miles
  • 2010 – 37,193 miles
  • 2009 – 35,627 miles
  • 2008 – 33,077 miles
  • 2007 – 28,637 miles
  • 2006 – 24,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,159 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nsr shock damp slightly

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,159 miles (+1,776)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    88,159 miles
    Test number
    378711902358
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass86,383 miles (+3,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    86,383 miles
    Test number
    171049909378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass82,767 miles (+69)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    82,767 miles
    Test number
    126890790303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail82,698 miles (+3,023)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,698 miles
    Test number
    319882081758
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass79,675 miles (+1,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    79,675 miles
    Test number
    153463299529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass78,274 miles (+1,028)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    78,274 miles
    Test number
    667759458746
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNsr shock damp slightly

  7. Pass77,246 miles (+748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    77,246 miles
    Test number
    759912871812
    • AdvisoryNsr shock damp slightly

  8. Pass76,498 miles (+3,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    76,498 miles
    Test number
    624011957568
    • AdvisoryNsf shock damp slightly
    • AdvisoryNsr shock damp slightly

  9. Pass73,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    73,467 miles
    Test number
    543745804042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,467 miles (+402)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,467 miles
    Test number
    144869651354
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass73,065 miles (+1,215)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    73,065 miles
    Test number
    110721816186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Pass71,850 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    71,850 miles
    Test number
    216479289882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,848 miles (+1,695)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,848 miles
    Test number
    116006099756
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass70,153 miles (+1,509)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    70,153 miles
    Test number
    403688793215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass68,644 miles (+18)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    68,644 miles
    Test number
    877766784237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail68,626 miles (+3,104)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,626 miles
    Test number
    889663984265
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass65,522 miles (+9,983)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    65,522 miles
    Test number
    717385893238
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber has a fluid leak.

  18. Pass55,539 miles (+9,948)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    55,539 miles
    Test number
    215897892201
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber has a slight leak
    • NoteSlight leak from transmission.

  19. Pass45,591 miles (+8,398)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    45,591 miles
    Test number
    385540281242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass37,193 miles (+1,566)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    37,193 miles
    Test number
    730541900326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,627 miles (+2,550)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    35,627 miles
    Test number
    652920019291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFront wipers starting to smear

  22. Pass33,077 miles (+4,440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    33,077 miles
    Test number
    330394028420
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass28,637 miles (+4,048)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    28,637 miles
    Test number
    553649517205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    24,589 miles
    Test number
    422741126298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X6 WEA

Does X6 WEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X6 WEA is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X6 WEA?
The MOT on X6 WEA is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X6 WEA done?
X6 WEA was recorded at 88,159 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 3,288 miles a year.
Has X6 WEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X6 WEA has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on X6 WEA 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 X6 WEA find?
X6 WEA passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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