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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 4,966 cc

C6 SFHMOT history

C6 SFH is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2025.

C6 SFH black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2025
Mileage
97,312 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 SFH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

C6 SFH was last recorded at 97,312 miles on 16 Aug 2025, 150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,162 miles · 10 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
150 miles
Average per year
3,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,312 miles
  • 2024 – 97,162 miles
  • 2023 – 96,237 miles
  • 2022 – 89,721 miles
  • 2020 – 86,051 miles
  • 2019 – 85,298 miles
  • 2018 – 84,983 miles
  • 2017 – 83,030 miles
  • 2015 – 79,167 miles
  • 2014 – 73,469 miles
  • 2013 – 68,408 miles
  • 2012 – 59,290 miles
  • 2011 – 57,323 miles
  • 2010 – 51,569 miles
  • 2009 – 45,937 miles
  • 2008 – 39,042 miles
  • 2007 – 32,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail97,312 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorElectrical wiring insecure Drivers door (4.11 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail97,312 miles (+150)8 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,312 miles
    Test number
    905629993374
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorElectrical wiring insecure Drivers door (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass97,162 miles (+19)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    97,162 miles
    Test number
    481746987231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes covered with trims

  3. Fail97,143 miles (+20)2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,143 miles
    Test number
    638029600848
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smear rather than clear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear squeak from OSR caliper during use
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear hydraulic suspension hoses corroded NSR and OSR
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator fault on dash
    • AdvisoryCharging fault on dash

  4. Fail97,123 miles (+886)2 dangerous4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,123 miles
    Test number
    740008706642
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes covered with trim

  5. Pass96,237 miles (+6,516)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    96,237 miles
    Test number
    581979466423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,721 miles (+3,670)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    89,721 miles
    Test number
    596824194459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass86,051 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    86,051 miles
    Test number
    501539463905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,050 miles (+752)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,050 miles
    Test number
    469506140148
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass85,298 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,298 miles
    Test number
    687486815326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,983 miles (+1,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    84,983 miles
    Test number
    827492495165
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass83,030 miles (+3,863)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    83,030 miles
    Test number
    318137013115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,167 miles (+5,698)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    79,167 miles
    Test number
    427940766252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,469 miles (+5,061)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    73,469 miles
    Test number
    308260804315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    68,408 miles
    Test number
    378295603386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,407 miles (+1,589)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,407 miles
    Test number
    405455203422
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass66,818 miles (+7,528)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    66,818 miles
    Test number
    848077103101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,290 miles (+1,967)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    59,290 miles
    Test number
    246154712183
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on very inner shoulder

  18. Pass57,323 miles (+5,754)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    57,323 miles
    Test number
    325714051114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    51,569 miles
    Test number
    322158540145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,569 miles (+5,632)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,569 miles
    Test number
    190724640175
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass45,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    45,937 miles
    Test number
    634363879139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,937 miles (+6,895)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,937 miles
    Test number
    774880879194
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass39,042 miles (+6,522)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    39,042 miles
    Test number
    314120448106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    32,520 miles
    Test number
    504375447139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C6 SFH

Does C6 SFH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C6 SFH expired on 9 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C6 SFH?
The MOT on C6 SFH expired on 9 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C6 SFH done?
C6 SFH was recorded at 97,312 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2025, an average of 3,554 miles a year.
Has C6 SFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 SFH has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on C6 SFH 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 C6 SFH find?
C6 SFH failed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2025 with 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 15 more.

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