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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 5,439 cc

1 EXXMOT history

1 EXX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 29 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 48,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

1 EXX 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 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
48,492 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1 EXX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1 EXX was last recorded at 48,492 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,318 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
174 miles
Average per year
1,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,492 miles
  • 2025 – 48,318 miles
  • 2024 – 47,932 miles
  • 2023 – 47,266 miles
  • 2022 – 46,926 miles
  • 2021 – 45,714 miles
  • 2020 – 44,586 miles
  • 2019 – 43,583 miles
  • 2018 – 40,621 miles
  • 2017 – 39,032 miles
  • 2016 – 36,653 miles
  • 2015 – 35,154 miles
  • 2014 – 33,005 miles
  • 2013 – 29,931 miles
  • 2012 – 27,898 miles
  • 2011 – 25,448 miles
  • 2010 – 23,276 miles
  • 2009 – 21,335 miles
  • 2008 – 19,508 miles
  • 2007 – 16,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,492 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play suspension unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOff side rear light lens /reflector has some damage

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,492 miles (+174)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    48,492 miles
    Test number
    835064023160
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play suspension unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side rear light lens /reflector has some damage

  2. Pass48,318 miles (+386)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    48,318 miles
    Test number
    163778790983
    • MinorRear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Pass47,932 miles (+666)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    47,932 miles
    Test number
    143141253312
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface combination lamp/reflector assembly has a crack through the lens (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play suspension strut lower joint- minimum pass standard only just achieved (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass47,266 miles (+340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    47,266 miles
    Test number
    631040238876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass46,926 miles (+1,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    46,926 miles
    Test number
    114632385881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass45,714 miles (+1,128)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    45,714 miles
    Test number
    226768393585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,586 miles (+1,003)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    44,586 miles
    Test number
    207692690720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,583 miles (+2,962)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    43,583 miles
    Test number
    379456404909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,621 miles (+1,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    40,621 miles
    Test number
    874966620330
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass39,032 miles (+2,379)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    39,032 miles
    Test number
    527436894390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,653 miles (+1,499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    36,653 miles
    Test number
    423805310501
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  12. Pass35,154 miles (+2,149)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    35,154 miles
    Test number
    957607445151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBrake discs corroded all round

  13. Pass33,005 miles (+3,074)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    33,005 miles
    Test number
    425690164133
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • DangerousNail in osr tyre is very close to the outer shoulder.
    • 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)

  14. Pass29,931 miles (+2,033)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    29,931 miles
    Test number
    817422523174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,898 miles (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    27,898 miles
    Test number
    119304022183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    25,448 miles
    Test number
    236654121415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail25,448 miles (+2,172)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,448 miles
    Test number
    258186511184
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass23,276 miles (+1,941)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    23,276 miles
    Test number
    672803400138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,335 miles (+1,827)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    21,335 miles
    Test number
    334698199004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,508 miles (+2,755)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    19,508 miles
    Test number
    851567508160
    • NoteChip in windscreen within "zone A", but not quite large enough to constitute a fasilure yet

  21. Pass16,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    16,753 miles
    Test number
    142930217175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 1 EXX

What vehicle is registration 1 EXX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1 EXX on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 29 Apr 2004. 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 1 EXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1 EXX is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1 EXX?
The MOT on 1 EXX is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1 EXX done?
1 EXX was recorded at 48,492 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 1,635 miles a year.
Has 1 EXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1 EXX has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2011.
Has the mileage on 1 EXX 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 1 EXX find?
1 EXX passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen; offside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play suspension unit; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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