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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 4,973 cc

F5 REVMOT history

F5 REV is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 103,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
103,213 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 REV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 REV was last recorded at 103,213 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,103 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
110 miles
Average per year
1,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,213 miles
  • 2025 – 103,103 miles
  • 2024 – 102,531 miles
  • 2023 – 102,453 miles
  • 2022 – 102,409 miles
  • 2021 – 101,930 miles
  • 2020 – 100,930 miles
  • 2019 – 100,361 miles
  • 2018 – 99,714 miles
  • 2016 – 98,354 miles
  • 2015 – 96,229 miles
  • 2014 – 95,886 miles
  • 2013 – 92,928 miles
  • 2012 – 90,878 miles
  • 2011 – 88,294 miles
  • 2010 – 85,704 miles
  • 2009 – 82,858 miles
  • 2008 – 81,307 miles
  • 2007 – 80,695 miles
  • 2006 – 79,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,213 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,213 miles (+110)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    103,213 miles
    Test number
    140101448782
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass103,103 miles (+572)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    103,103 miles
    Test number
    781042737858
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass102,531 miles (+78)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    102,531 miles
    Test number
    369607509720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass102,453 miles (+44)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    102,453 miles
    Test number
    586284514870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded

  5. Pass102,409 miles (+479)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    102,409 miles
    Test number
    569240880691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass101,930 miles (+1,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,930 miles
    Test number
    280828599896
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass100,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    100,930 miles
    Test number
    788744053095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail100,930 miles (+569)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,930 miles
    Test number
    541198350547
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass100,361 miles (+647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    100,361 miles
    Test number
    997978149920
    • AdvisoryFront both top suspension mounts cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass99,714 miles (+1,360)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    99,714 miles
    Test number
    301833622185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle slight leak

  11. Pass98,354 miles (+73)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    98,354 miles
    Test number
    627882279050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail98,281 miles (+2,052)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,281 miles
    Test number
    744674391102
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. spare fitted to o/s (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking edge of tread/sidewall adv early replacement req
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass96,229 miles (+343)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    96,229 miles
    Test number
    461004497515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged light cracking (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner tread worn
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  14. Pass95,886 miles (+2,958)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    95,886 miles
    Test number
    298283504274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass92,928 miles (+2,050)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    92,928 miles
    Test number
    388761733442
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust outer skin corroded

  16. Pass90,878 miles (+2,584)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    90,878 miles
    Test number
    758622522241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteExhaust centre box corroded but not blowing(outer skin)

  17. Pass88,294 miles (+2,590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    88,294 miles
    Test number
    375130231146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass85,704 miles (+2,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    85,704 miles
    Test number
    264983210168
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass82,858 miles (+1,551)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    82,858 miles
    Test number
    950401339187
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s front tyre inner wall cut
    • NoteN/s steering idler slight play

  20. Pass81,307 miles (+612)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    81,307 miles
    Test number
    633143238159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,695 miles (+903)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    80,695 miles
    Test number
    674283947110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    79,792 miles
    Test number
    611362836338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F5 REV

Does F5 REV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 REV is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 REV?
The MOT on F5 REV is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 REV done?
F5 REV was recorded at 103,213 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 1,177 miles a year.
Has F5 REV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 REV has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on F5 REV 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 REV find?
F5 REV passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components corroded; power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components corroded.

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