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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 6,208 cc

BF 5MOT history

BF 5 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 28 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 93,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
93,588 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BF 5
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,208 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

BF 5 was last recorded at 93,588 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 3,720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,868 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,720 miles
Average per year
4,982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,588 miles
  • 2024 – 89,868 miles
  • 2023 – 86,436 miles
  • 2022 – 81,374 miles
  • 2021 – 75,239 miles
  • 2020 – 72,236 miles
  • 2019 – 67,151 miles
  • 2018 – 63,066 miles
  • 2017 – 57,705 miles
  • 2016 – 53,581 miles
  • 2015 – 47,816 miles
  • 2014 – 39,684 miles
  • 2013 – 33,152 miles
  • 2012 – 26,929 miles
  • 2011 – 20,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,588 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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,588 miles (+3,720)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    93,588 miles
    Test number
    830358789597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,868 miles (+3,432)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    89,868 miles
    Test number
    544739189138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,436 miles (+5,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    86,436 miles
    Test number
    440521462619
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Pass81,374 miles (+6,135)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,374 miles
    Test number
    753059644935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,239 miles (+3,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    75,239 miles
    Test number
    540462655933
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass72,236 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    72,236 miles
    Test number
    736747117333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail72,236 miles (+5,085)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,236 miles
    Test number
    424653759160
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass67,151 miles (+4,085)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,151 miles
    Test number
    489742069458
    • AdvisoryNearside Chip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass63,066 miles (+5,361)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    63,066 miles
    Test number
    517612513256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,705 miles (+4,124)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,705 miles
    Test number
    425191673680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,581 miles (+5,765)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,581 miles
    Test number
    289742038959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,816 miles (+8,132)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,816 miles
    Test number
    668358715193
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  13. Pass39,684 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    39,684 miles
    Test number
    337830904135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail39,684 miles (+6,532)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,684 miles
    Test number
    106329094071
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteLarge cut in insdie wall of o/s/f tyre, not deep enough to reach cords.

  15. Pass33,152 miles (+6,223)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    33,152 miles
    Test number
    929464913146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,929 miles (+6,388)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    26,929 miles
    Test number
    955846412136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    20,541 miles
    Test number
    218801911423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about BF 5

What vehicle is registration BF 5 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BF 5 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 28 Apr 2008. 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 BF 5 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BF 5 is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on BF 5?
The MOT on BF 5 is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BF 5 done?
BF 5 was recorded at 93,588 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 4,982 miles a year.
Has BF 5 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BF 5 has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on BF 5 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 BF 5 find?
BF 5 passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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