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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 3,498 cc

F5 JCTMOT history

F5 JCT is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 10 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 155,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
155,000 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 JCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 JCT was last recorded at 155,000 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 18,614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,386 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
18,614 miles
Average per year
9,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,000 miles
  • 2024 – 136,386 miles
  • 2023 – 123,519 miles
  • 2022 – 110,032 miles
  • 2021 – 95,756 miles
  • 2020 – 81,915 miles
  • 2019 – 80,474 miles
  • 2018 – 78,578 miles
  • 2017 – 76,735 miles
  • 2016 – 73,820 miles
  • 2015 – 66,596 miles
  • 2014 – 61,134 miles
  • 2013 – 43,644 miles
  • 2012 – 31,488 miles
  • 2011 – 20,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,000 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    155,000 miles
    Test number
    461670072764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail155,000 miles (+18,614)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,000 miles
    Test number
    723708452693
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  3. Pass136,386 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    136,386 miles
    Test number
    653374504546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail136,379 miles (+12,860)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,379 miles
    Test number
    143689441044
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass123,519 miles (+13,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    123,519 miles
    Test number
    727960677049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass110,032 miles (+14,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    110,032 miles
    Test number
    998391732771
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass95,756 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    95,756 miles
    Test number
    732862026549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail95,753 miles (+13,838)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,753 miles
    Test number
    967338421380
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroding near flexi hose

  9. Pass81,915 miles (+1,441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    81,915 miles
    Test number
    113543487734
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corroding near flexi hoses (Advise attention

  10. Pass80,474 miles (+1,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,474 miles
    Test number
    177251060104
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass78,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    78,578 miles
    Test number
    710595590076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,578 miles (+1,843)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,578 miles
    Test number
    619168415722
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bottom shock absorber bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass76,735 miles (+2,915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    76,735 miles
    Test number
    138413717263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass73,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    73,820 miles
    Test number
    154172566876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,820 miles (+7,224)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,820 miles
    Test number
    840418945438
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass66,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    66,596 miles
    Test number
    418258850137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,596 miles (+5,462)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,596 miles
    Test number
    220008838474
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass61,134 miles (+6,461)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    61,134 miles
    Test number
    215875934372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,673 miles (+11,029)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,673 miles
    Test number
    319513374026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,644 miles (+12,156)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,644 miles
    Test number
    329984283011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,488 miles (+10,625)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,488 miles
    Test number
    768188082071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    20,863 miles
    Test number
    379677871096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F5 JCT

Does F5 JCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 JCT is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on F5 JCT?
The MOT on F5 JCT is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 JCT done?
F5 JCT was recorded at 155,000 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 9,090 miles a year.
Has F5 JCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 JCT has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on F5 JCT 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 F5 JCT find?
F5 JCT passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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