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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 5,439 cc

C5 XTNMOT history

C5 XTN is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 112,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

C5 XTN black 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 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
112,558 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 XTN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 XTN was last recorded at 112,558 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 1,514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,044 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,514 miles
Average per year
3,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,558 miles
  • 2025 – 111,044 miles
  • 2024 – 109,243 miles
  • 2023 – 108,118 miles
  • 2022 – 107,649 miles
  • 2020 – 106,762 miles
  • 2019 – 105,790 miles
  • 2017 – 102,914 miles
  • 2016 – 100,269 miles
  • 2015 – 97,371 miles
  • 2014 – 93,557 miles
  • 2013 – 86,933 miles
  • 2012 – 81,386 miles
  • 2011 – 75,782 miles
  • 2010 – 70,477 miles
  • 2009 – 63,858 miles
  • 2008 – 55,828 miles
  • 2007 – 40,317 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,558 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,558 miles (+1,514)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    112,558 miles
    Test number
    431465501025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass111,044 miles (+1,801)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    111,044 miles
    Test number
    324091396900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,243 miles (+1,125)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    109,243 miles
    Test number
    586436894986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass108,118 miles (+469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    108,118 miles
    Test number
    826892089262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass107,649 miles (+887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    107,649 miles
    Test number
    186337822044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass106,762 miles (+972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    106,762 miles
    Test number
    896232752431
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass105,790 miles (+56)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,790 miles
    Test number
    882678819872
    • MinorBrake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  8. Pass105,734 miles (+2,820)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    105,734 miles
    Test number
    938828830232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,914 miles (+13)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    102,914 miles
    Test number
    952094603631
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm of the two (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm of the two (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  10. Fail102,901 miles (+2,632)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,901 miles
    Test number
    983724009578
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm of the two (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm of the two (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass100,269 miles (+2,898)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    100,269 miles
    Test number
    892078224536
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass97,371 miles (+3,814)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    97,371 miles
    Test number
    566113297172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass93,557 miles (+6,624)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    93,557 miles
    Test number
    168777484213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass86,933 miles (+5,547)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    86,933 miles
    Test number
    819083463237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight Damage To Under Tray
  15. Pass81,386 miles (+5,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    81,386 miles
    Test number
    515704802321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  16. Pass75,782 miles (+5,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    75,782 miles
    Test number
    519361091254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  17. Pass70,477 miles (+6,619)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    70,477 miles
    Test number
    433752100362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,858 miles (+8,030)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    63,858 miles
    Test number
    493881509362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,828 miles (+4,642)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    55,828 miles
    Test number
    383334708339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,186 miles (+10,869)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,186 miles
    Test number
    842318188043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,317 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    40,317 miles
    Test number
    330795017111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about C5 XTN

Does C5 XTN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 XTN is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 XTN?
The MOT on C5 XTN is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 XTN done?
C5 XTN was recorded at 112,558 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 3,774 miles a year.
Has C5 XTN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 XTN has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on C5 XTN 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 C5 XTN find?
C5 XTN passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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