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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 4,973 cc

905 XTDMOT history

905 XTD is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 22 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 116,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
116,525 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
905 XTD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
22 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

905 XTD was last recorded at 116,525 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,486 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
39 miles
Average per year
1,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,525 miles
  • 2025 – 116,486 miles
  • 2024 – 116,138 miles
  • 2023 – 115,668 miles
  • 2022 – 115,229 miles
  • 2021 – 114,501 miles
  • 2020 – 114,112 miles
  • 2019 – 113,731 miles
  • 2018 – 112,793 miles
  • 2017 – 112,062 miles
  • 2016 – 111,076 miles
  • 2015 – 109,909 miles
  • 2014 – 108,572 miles
  • 2013 – 107,508 miles
  • 2012 – 106,445 miles
  • 2011 – 104,758 miles
  • 2010 – 103,318 miles
  • 2009 – 101,663 miles
  • 2008 – 99,648 miles
  • 2007 – 97,327 miles
  • 2006 – 93,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,525 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryParts of the exhaust system are showing signs of corrosion
  • AdvisorySuspension parts are showing signs of corrosionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Parts of the exhaust are in poor condition

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Parts of the exhaust is in poor condition

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Corrosion in the boot floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,525 miles (+39)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    116,525 miles
    Test number
    493443032572
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParts of the exhaust system are showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisorySuspension parts are showing signs of corrosion

  2. Pass116,486 miles (+348)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    116,486 miles
    Test number
    915209813204
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParts of the exhaust is in poor condition
    • AdvisorySuspension parts are showing signs of corrosion

  3. Pass116,138 miles (+470)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    116,138 miles
    Test number
    839084615763
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror is in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisorySuspension parts are showing signs of corrosion

  4. Pass115,668 miles (+439)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    115,668 miles
    Test number
    445233389009
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParts of exhaust corroded

  5. Pass115,229 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    115,229 miles
    Test number
    309192075750
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBonnet sound proofing is insecure
    • AdvisoryParts of the exhaust system is in poor condition

  6. Fail115,229 miles (+728)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,229 miles
    Test number
    768698610690
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBonnet sound proofing is insecure
    • AdvisoryParts of the exhaust system is in poor condition

  7. Pass114,501 miles (+389)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    114,501 miles
    Test number
    962488051472
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in the boot floor
    • AdvisoryParts of the exhaust is in poor condition
    • AdvisoryThe bonnet sound proofing is insecure

  8. Pass114,112 miles (+381)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    114,112 miles
    Test number
    552428712536
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in the boot floor
    • AdvisoryParts of the exhaust is in poor condition
    • AdvisoryThe under bonnet soundproofing is insecure

  9. Pass113,731 miles (+938)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    113,731 miles
    Test number
    461891426335
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear boot floor corroded
    • AdvisoryRear parts of exhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension and brake components has surface corrosion

  10. Pass112,793 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    112,793 miles
    Test number
    959353994994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear boot floor is corroded
    • AdvisoryParts of the exhaust are in poor condition
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on body, suspension and braking component's

  11. Fail112,793 miles (+731)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,793 miles
    Test number
    775658273714
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear boot floor is corroded
    • AdvisoryParts of the exhaust are in poor condition
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on body, suspension and braking component's

  12. Pass112,062 miles (+986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    112,062 miles
    Test number
    959249007223
    • AdvisoryParts of the exhaust are in poor condition
    • AdvisorySome suspension, brake and body parts have surface corrosion

  13. Pass111,076 miles (+1,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    111,076 miles
    Test number
    579017890044
    • AdvisoryParts of the exhaust are in poor condition
    • AdvisorySome suspension, brakes and body parts have surface corrosion

  14. Pass109,909 miles (+1,337)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    109,909 miles
    Test number
    427454385150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail108,572 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,572 miles
    Test number
    558765074160
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre starting to crack on side wall

  16. Pass108,572 miles (+1,064)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    108,572 miles
    Test number
    789945574183
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre starting to crack on side wall

  17. Pass107,508 miles (+1,063)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    107,508 miles
    Test number
    909229683165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass106,445 miles (+1,687)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    106,445 miles
    Test number
    147994882109
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteMiddle section of exhaust corroded
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight leak of oil on autobox

  19. Pass104,758 miles (+1,440)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    104,758 miles
    Test number
    615542981117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  20. Pass103,318 miles (+1,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    103,318 miles
    Test number
    701937890196
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass101,663 miles (+2,015)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    101,663 miles
    Test number
    362129349102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass99,648 miles (+2,321)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    99,648 miles
    Test number
    941642668181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass97,327 miles (+3,510)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    97,327 miles
    Test number
    470542657109
    • NoteRear brake inbalance uneven

  24. Pass93,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    93,817 miles
    Test number
    213946056183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 905 XTD

What vehicle is registration 905 XTD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 905 XTD on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 22 Aug 1997. 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 905 XTD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 905 XTD is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 905 XTD?
The MOT on 905 XTD is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 905 XTD done?
905 XTD was recorded at 116,525 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 1,136 miles a year.
Has 905 XTD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 905 XTD has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on 905 XTD 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 905 XTD find?
905 XTD passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged, and 4 more.

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