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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

BF 6040MOT history

BF 6040 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 75,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

BF 6040 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 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
75,065 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,361 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BF 6040
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BF 6040 was last recorded at 75,065 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,713 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
352 miles
Average per year
3,361 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,065 miles
  • 2025 – 74,713 miles
  • 2024 – 73,291 miles
  • 2023 – 70,028 miles
  • 2022 – 66,925 miles
  • 2021 – 60,838 miles
  • 2020 – 58,654 miles
  • 2019 – 55,653 miles
  • 2018 – 54,836 miles
  • 2017 – 54,605 miles
  • 2016 – 51,064 miles
  • 2015 – 45,916 miles
  • 2014 – 38,828 miles
  • 2013 – 32,400 miles
  • 2012 – 25,326 miles
  • 2011 – 20,449 miles
  • 2010 – 16,093 miles
  • 2009 – 14,144 miles
  • 2008 – 12,102 miles
  • 2007 – 10,571 miles
  • 2006 – 7,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,065 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.

  • Exhaust system internals broken apart - CAT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front tyre's worn outer tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear tyre's worn inner tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,065 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    75,065 miles
    Test number
    943060253714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,713 miles (+1,422)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    74,713 miles
    Test number
    558631853723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,291 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    73,291 miles
    Test number
    653382440726
    • AdvisoryExhaust system internals broken apart - CAT
    • AdvisoryFront tyre's worn outer tread
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S
    • AdvisoryRear tyre's worn inner tread

  4. Fail73,291 miles (+3,263)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,291 miles
    Test number
    188590359327
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system internals broken apart - CAT
    • AdvisoryFront tyre's worn outer tread
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S
    • AdvisoryRear tyre's worn inner tread

  5. Pass70,028 miles (+3,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    70,028 miles
    Test number
    613034643743
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass66,925 miles (+6,087)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,925 miles
    Test number
    682030186286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass60,838 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    60,838 miles
    Test number
    363786861482
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail60,838 miles (+2,184)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,838 miles
    Test number
    367179933303
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass58,654 miles (+3,001)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    58,654 miles
    Test number
    605187396401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,653 miles (+817)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    55,653 miles
    Test number
    378359610253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,836 miles (+231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    54,836 miles
    Test number
    173330409316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass54,605 miles (+3,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,605 miles
    Test number
    689843112581
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass51,064 miles (+5,148)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,064 miles
    Test number
    581029014637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,916 miles (+7,088)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,916 miles
    Test number
    479934155056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,828 miles (+6,428)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    38,828 miles
    Test number
    978712354022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,400 miles (+7,074)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,400 miles
    Test number
    915460863020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,326 miles (+4,877)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    25,326 miles
    Test number
    189530762045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  18. Pass20,449 miles (+4,356)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    20,449 miles
    Test number
    586402851036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,093 miles (+1,949)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    16,093 miles
    Test number
    133487150453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,144 miles (+2,042)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    14,144 miles
    Test number
    102799049021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,102 miles (+1,531)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    12,102 miles
    Test number
    344769158029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,571 miles (+2,970)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    10,571 miles
    Test number
    824428257091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass7,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    7,601 miles
    Test number
    200933856006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about BF 6040

What vehicle is registration BF 6040 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BF 6040 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Mar 2003. 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 6040 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BF 6040 is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on BF 6040?
The MOT on BF 6040 is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BF 6040 done?
BF 6040 was recorded at 75,065 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 3,361 miles a year.
Has BF 6040 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BF 6040 has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on BF 6040 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 6040 find?
BF 6040 passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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