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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 5,439 cc

EFM 25MOT history

EFM 25 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 9 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 May 2025 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 24,556 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2024.

EFM 25 silver 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 28 May 2025
Mileage
24,556 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2024
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
EFM 25
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 May 2025
Latest MOT test
29 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

EFM 25 was last recorded at 24,556 miles on 29 May 2024, 1,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
23,201 miles · 28 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
1,355 miles
Average per year
698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 24,556 miles
  • 2023 – 23,201 miles
  • 2022 – 22,659 miles
  • 2021 – 21,997 miles
  • 2020 – 21,360 miles
  • 2018 – 19,716 miles
  • 2013 – 18,842 miles
  • 2010 – 18,597 miles
  • 2009 – 16,190 miles
  • 2008 – 15,730 miles
  • 2006 – 13,031 miles
  • 2005 – 11,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,556 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.

  • Front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2013

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2009

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2008

Full MOT history

14 tests since 7 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass24,556 miles (+1,355)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    24,556 miles
    Test number
    887705419102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass23,201 miles (+542)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    23,201 miles
    Test number
    149908930652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass22,659 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    22,659 miles
    Test number
    389183527783
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail22,657 miles (+660)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,657 miles
    Test number
    996401610156
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass21,997 miles (+637)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    21,997 miles
    Test number
    671358465414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass21,360 miles (+1,644)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    21,360 miles
    Test number
    251539674240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass19,716 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    19,716 miles
    Test number
    654897539053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  8. Fail19,712 miles (+870)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,712 miles
    Test number
    581731446229
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect letter spacing on front & rear registration plates (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  9. Pass18,842 miles (+245)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    18,842 miles
    Test number
    785466483021
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  10. Pass18,597 miles (+2,407)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    18,597 miles
    Test number
    443030000329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,190 miles (+460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    16,190 miles
    Test number
    362003739234
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
  12. Pass15,730 miles (+2,699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    15,730 miles
    Test number
    303495358286
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
  13. Pass13,031 miles (+1,482)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    13,031 miles
    Test number
    440464156299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass11,549 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    11,549 miles
    Test number
    263120385273
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Questions about EFM 25

What vehicle is registration EFM 25 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show EFM 25 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 9 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 EFM 25 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on EFM 25 expired on 28 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on EFM 25?
The MOT on EFM 25 expired on 28 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has EFM 25 done?
EFM 25 was recorded at 24,556 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2024, an average of 698 miles a year.
Has EFM 25 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. EFM 25 has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on EFM 25 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 EFM 25 find?
EFM 25 passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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