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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 5,439 cc

720 LFMOT history

720 LF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 5 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 93,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

720 LF 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 Jun 2027
Mileage
93,117 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
720 LF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

720 LF was last recorded at 93,117 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,709 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
408 miles
Average per year
3,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,117 miles
  • 2025 – 92,709 miles
  • 2024 – 91,759 miles
  • 2023 – 91,183 miles
  • 2022 – 90,021 miles
  • 2021 – 88,721 miles
  • 2020 – 87,772 miles
  • 2019 – 85,848 miles
  • 2018 – 84,553 miles
  • 2017 – 82,502 miles
  • 2016 – 81,101 miles
  • 2015 – 79,703 miles
  • 2014 – 78,255 miles
  • 2013 – 69,750 miles
  • 2012 – 53,933 miles
  • 2011 – 41,009 miles
  • 2010 – 39,373 miles
  • 2009 – 35,600 miles
  • 2008 – 33,505 miles
  • 2007 – 30,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,117 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,117 miles (+408)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    93,117 miles
    Test number
    452501710719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,709 miles (+950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    92,709 miles
    Test number
    787183116240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear driveshaft seal has slight leak on diff housing

  3. Pass91,759 miles (+576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    91,759 miles
    Test number
    430953990992
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass91,183 miles (+1,162)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    91,183 miles
    Test number
    378511987418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,021 miles (+1,300)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    90,021 miles
    Test number
    170381950307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    88,721 miles
    Test number
    971906364454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail88,721 miles (+949)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,721 miles
    Test number
    358406765457
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass87,772 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    87,772 miles
    Test number
    698591517889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear prop coupling starting to split
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Fail87,756 miles (+1,908)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,756 miles
    Test number
    925206056672
    • MajorParking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear prop coupling starting to split
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass85,848 miles (+1,295)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    85,848 miles
    Test number
    347259508364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,553 miles (+2,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,553 miles
    Test number
    944953706928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass82,502 miles (+82)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    82,502 miles
    Test number
    613001449905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySupercharger belt fraying
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail82,420 miles (+1,319)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,420 miles
    Test number
    178869626049
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySupercharger belt fraying
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass81,101 miles (+1,398)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    81,101 miles
    Test number
    241157981655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,703 miles (+1,448)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,703 miles
    Test number
    486040705114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,255 miles (+8,505)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    78,255 miles
    Test number
    125289934441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,750 miles (+254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    69,750 miles
    Test number
    535493243019
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail69,496 miles (+15,563)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,496 miles
    Test number
    358279433095
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass53,933 miles (+12,924)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    53,933 miles
    Test number
    507871752006
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges
    • NoteFluid/dampness on o/s/f suspension lower fixing point

  20. Pass41,009 miles (+1,636)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    41,009 miles
    Test number
    389281841086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,373 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    39,373 miles
    Test number
    770214500187
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail39,373 miles (+90)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,373 miles
    Test number
    103527590424
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail39,283 miles (+3,683)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,283 miles
    Test number
    102410990411
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres devoid of tread on outer edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
    • NoteWindsreen has sctrach on nearside not effecting drivers view of the road

  24. Pass35,600 miles (+2,095)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    35,600 miles
    Test number
    134431529121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,505 miles (+2,740)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2009
    Odometer
    33,505 miles
    Test number
    593041228158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    30,765 miles
    Test number
    641511337140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 720 LF

What vehicle is registration 720 LF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 720 LF on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 5 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 720 LF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 720 LF is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 720 LF?
The MOT on 720 LF is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 720 LF done?
720 LF was recorded at 93,117 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 3,270 miles a year.
Has 720 LF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 720 LF has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on 720 LF 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 720 LF find?
720 LF passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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