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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,973 cc

511 EMJMOT history

511 EMJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 22 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 66,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
66,930 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
511 EMJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

511 EMJ was last recorded at 66,930 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,021 miles · 13 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
909 miles
Average per year
1,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,930 miles
  • 2024 – 66,021 miles
  • 2023 – 65,121 miles
  • 2022 – 64,493 miles
  • 2021 – 64,028 miles
  • 2020 – 63,195 miles
  • 2019 – 63,101 miles
  • 2014 – 62,794 miles
  • 2013 – 62,095 miles
  • 2012 – 61,107 miles
  • 2011 – 58,966 miles
  • 2010 – 55,290 miles
  • 2009 – 50,865 miles
  • 2008 – 47,057 miles
  • 2007 – 46,860 miles
  • 2006 – 38,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,930 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass discoloured

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass66,930 miles (+909)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    66,930 miles
    Test number
    362961179664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,021 miles (+900)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    66,021 miles
    Test number
    601077191660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,121 miles (+628)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    65,121 miles
    Test number
    306589664935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,493 miles (+465)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    64,493 miles
    Test number
    152104834299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,028 miles (+833)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    64,028 miles
    Test number
    752141376493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,195 miles (+5)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    63,195 miles
    Test number
    939718457380
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail63,190 miles (+89)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,190 miles
    Test number
    357670203751
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp turns off when main beam is on (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass63,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    63,101 miles
    Test number
    111744383121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail63,101 miles (+307)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,101 miles
    Test number
    942201382870
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass62,794 miles (+699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    62,794 miles
    Test number
    316495384119
    • 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)

  11. Pass62,095 miles (+988)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    62,095 miles
    Test number
    228225773145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,107 miles (+2,141)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    61,107 miles
    Test number
    729863272147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,966 miles (+3,676)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    58,966 miles
    Test number
    675242671107
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smeary

  14. Pass55,290 miles (+4,425)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,290 miles
    Test number
    153152170120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,865 miles (+3,808)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    50,865 miles
    Test number
    182365479186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,057 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,057 miles
    Test number
    844487838127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,860 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    46,860 miles
    Test number
    240620857109
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres getting low on tread

  18. Fail46,860 miles (+7,944)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,860 miles
    Test number
    952399747160
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  19. Pass38,916 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    38,916 miles
    Test number
    540839926129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about 511 EMJ

What vehicle is registration 511 EMJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 511 EMJ on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 22 Feb 1999. 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 511 EMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 511 EMJ is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 511 EMJ?
The MOT on 511 EMJ is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 511 EMJ done?
511 EMJ was recorded at 66,930 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 1,403 miles a year.
Has 511 EMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 511 EMJ has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on 511 EMJ 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 511 EMJ find?
511 EMJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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