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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 4,973 cc

2500 XJMOT history

2500 XJ is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 20 Nov 1996. Its MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 207,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jun 2026
Mileage
207,392 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2500 XJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
20 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

2500 XJ was last recorded at 207,392 miles on 25 Jun 2025, 1,536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,856 miles · 19 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,536 miles
Average per year
5,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 207,392 miles
  • 2024 – 205,856 miles
  • 2023 – 202,471 miles
  • 2022 – 199,887 miles
  • 2021 – 199,026 miles
  • 2020 – 197,769 miles
  • 2019 – 196,984 miles
  • 2018 – 195,528 miles
  • 2017 – 192,781 miles
  • 2016 – 190,796 miles
  • 2015 – 189,132 miles
  • 2014 – 187,525 miles
  • 2013 – 184,749 miles
  • 2012 – 181,300 miles
  • 2011 – 174,642 miles
  • 2010 – 165,740 miles
  • 2009 – 156,179 miles
  • 2008 – 143,100 miles
  • 2006 – 109,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,392 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,392 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    207,392 miles
    Test number
    640461082276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail207,392 miles (+1,536)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,392 miles
    Test number
    743999443233
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass205,856 miles (+3,385)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    205,856 miles
    Test number
    698754241514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass202,471 miles (+2,584)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    202,471 miles
    Test number
    791809456539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass199,887 miles (+861)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    199,887 miles
    Test number
    631423185559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass199,026 miles (+1,257)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    199,026 miles
    Test number
    722146553892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass197,769 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    197,769 miles
    Test number
    588196353071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension pipe corroded

  8. Fail197,769 miles (+785)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,769 miles
    Test number
    211423670329
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension pipe corroded

  9. Pass196,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    196,984 miles
    Test number
    815689522051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail196,984 miles (+1,456)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,984 miles
    Test number
    226357198393
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass195,528 miles (+2,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    195,528 miles
    Test number
    801891042494
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass192,781 miles (+1,985)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    192,781 miles
    Test number
    991491273782
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

  13. Pass190,796 miles (+1,664)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    190,796 miles
    Test number
    214116426522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass189,132 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    189,132 miles
    Test number
    435399465149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail189,107 miles (+1,582)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,107 miles
    Test number
    588704965174
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass187,525 miles (+2,776)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    187,525 miles
    Test number
    288755364464
    • NotePlease note.both rear tyres worn on the inside.

  17. Pass184,749 miles (+3,449)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    184,749 miles
    Test number
    955939453149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass181,300 miles (+6,658)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    181,300 miles
    Test number
    438127862124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass174,642 miles (+8,902)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    174,642 miles
    Test number
    726367761160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass165,740 miles (+9,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    165,740 miles
    Test number
    530722440137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass156,179 miles (+13,079)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    156,179 miles
    Test number
    223816959160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass143,100 miles (+33,566)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    143,100 miles
    Test number
    611255058142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass109,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    109,534 miles
    Test number
    661841666190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 2500 XJ

What vehicle is registration 2500 XJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2500 XJ on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 20 Nov 1996. 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 2500 XJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 2500 XJ expired on 24 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 2500 XJ?
The MOT on 2500 XJ expired on 24 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 2500 XJ done?
2500 XJ was recorded at 207,392 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2025, an average of 5,139 miles a year.
Has 2500 XJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2500 XJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on 2500 XJ 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 2500 XJ find?
2500 XJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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