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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 5,439 cc

9 CEMOT history

9 CE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 22 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

9 CE 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 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
97,094 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
9 CE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

9 CE was last recorded at 97,094 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 1,056 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,038 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,056 miles
Average per year
4,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,094 miles
  • 2025 – 96,038 miles
  • 2024 – 93,827 miles
  • 2023 – 91,714 miles
  • 2022 – 88,421 miles
  • 2021 – 85,118 miles
  • 2020 – 83,195 miles
  • 2019 – 79,585 miles
  • 2018 – 75,833 miles
  • 2017 – 71,239 miles
  • 2016 – 65,895 miles
  • 2015 – 58,932 miles
  • 2014 – 51,702 miles
  • 2013 – 43,490 miles
  • 2012 – 40,480 miles
  • 2011 – 35,341 miles
  • 2010 – 31,933 miles
  • 2009 – 27,993 miles
  • 2007 – 23,028 miles
  • 2006 – 18,558 miles
  • 2005 – 14,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,094 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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,094 miles (+1,056)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    97,094 miles
    Test number
    330680624222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,038 miles (+2,211)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    96,038 miles
    Test number
    125355694048
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Foremost (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass93,827 miles (+2,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    93,827 miles
    Test number
    575942702155
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass91,714 miles (+3,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    91,714 miles
    Test number
    751944868916
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass88,421 miles (+3,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    88,421 miles
    Test number
    116071949158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass85,118 miles (+1,923)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    85,118 miles
    Test number
    539855405103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass83,195 miles (+3,610)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    83,195 miles
    Test number
    186933384953
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass79,585 miles (+3,752)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,585 miles
    Test number
    885870046884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,833 miles (+4,594)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    75,833 miles
    Test number
    669333894841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,239 miles (+5,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,239 miles
    Test number
    928699729977
    • 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. Pass65,895 miles (+6,963)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,895 miles
    Test number
    909104384718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,932 miles (+7,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    58,932 miles
    Test number
    525314355018
    • 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)
  13. Pass51,702 miles (+8,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,702 miles
    Test number
    858859764068
    • 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. Pass43,490 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,490 miles
    Test number
    359966863041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail43,490 miles (+3,010)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,490 miles
    Test number
    699894563056
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass40,480 miles (+5,139)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,480 miles
    Test number
    968591582029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    35,341 miles
    Test number
    187854781450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,341 miles (+3,408)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,341 miles
    Test number
    949104381001
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
  19. Pass31,933 miles (+3,940)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    31,933 miles
    Test number
    151955570439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  20. Pass27,993 miles (+4,965)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    27,993 miles
    Test number
    470726009193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,028 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    23,028 miles
    Test number
    173234627333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  22. Fail22,993 miles (+4,435)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,993 miles
    Test number
    354648317388
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
  23. Pass18,558 miles (+4,266)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    18,558 miles
    Test number
    861055706398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    14,292 miles
    Test number
    760168205300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 9 CE

What vehicle is registration 9 CE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 9 CE on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 22 Oct 2002. 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 9 CE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 9 CE is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 9 CE?
The MOT on 9 CE is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 9 CE done?
9 CE was recorded at 97,094 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 4,095 miles a year.
Has 9 CE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 9 CE has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2013.
Has the mileage on 9 CE 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 9 CE find?
9 CE passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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