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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver and Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,799 cc

F5 UNLMOT history

F5 UNL is a silver and silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 158,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
158,843 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 UNL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 UNL was last recorded at 158,843 miles on 13 May 2026, 492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jun 2013: 14,650 miles, lower than 144,008 miles on 21 Jun 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
158,351 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
492 miles
Average per year
3,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,843 miles
  • 2025 – 158,351 miles
  • 2024 – 158,067 miles
  • 2023 – 157,780 miles
  • 2022 – 157,389 miles
  • 2021 – 154,584 miles
  • 2018 – 154,261 miles
  • 2017 – 153,063 miles
  • 2016 – 150,374 miles
  • 2015 – 149,457 miles
  • 2014 – 148,788 miles
  • 2013 – 14,650 miles
  • 2012 – 144,008 miles
  • 2011 – 141,365 miles
  • 2010 – 138,108 miles
  • 2009 – 133,644 miles
  • 2008 – 129,115 miles
  • 2007 – 119,708 miles
  • 2006 – 105,672 miles
  • 2005 – 95,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,843 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,843 miles (+492)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    158,843 miles
    Test number
    319754225987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass158,351 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    158,351 miles
    Test number
    546824407176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass158,067 miles (+287)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    158,067 miles
    Test number
    680799267651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass157,780 miles (+16)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    157,780 miles
    Test number
    926564401678
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail157,764 miles (+375)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,764 miles
    Test number
    425947657928
    • MajorFuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass157,389 miles (+171)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    157,389 miles
    Test number
    945962460252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded but outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail157,218 miles (+2,634)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,218 miles
    Test number
    873805670066
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch near roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch near roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch near rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass154,584 miles (+323)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    154,584 miles
    Test number
    785122967746
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass154,261 miles (+1,198)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    154,261 miles
    Test number
    949102329566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass153,063 miles (+2,689)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    153,063 miles
    Test number
    311452168146
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass150,374 miles (+917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    150,374 miles
    Test number
    413643340134
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass149,457 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    149,457 miles
    Test number
    416618195164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail149,374 miles (+586)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,374 miles
    Test number
    296588285405
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  14. Pass148,788 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    148,788 miles
    Test number
    555331294124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail148,692 miles (+134,042)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,692 miles
    Test number
    965452884131
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass14,650 miles (-129,358)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    14,650 miles
    Test number
    859966073140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass144,008 miles (+2,643)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    144,008 miles
    Test number
    318043572131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass141,365 miles (+3,257)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    141,365 miles
    Test number
    758931881132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass138,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    138,108 miles
    Test number
    340220580125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail138,108 miles (+4,464)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,108 miles
    Test number
    600340280139
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

  21. Pass133,644 miles (+4,529)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    133,644 miles
    Test number
    180521299155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass129,115 miles (+9,407)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    129,115 miles
    Test number
    164062048258
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSteering damper weeping oil

  23. Pass119,708 miles (+14,036)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    119,708 miles
    Test number
    311685057419
    • NoteSteering damper damp

  24. Pass105,672 miles (+9,890)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    105,672 miles
    Test number
    212392066207
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn to 3mm

  25. Pass95,782 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    95,782 miles
    Test number
    910238355273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about F5 UNL

Does F5 UNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 UNL is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 UNL?
The MOT on F5 UNL is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 UNL done?
F5 UNL was recorded at 158,843 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 3,053 miles a year.
Has F5 UNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 UNL has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on F5 UNL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jun 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on F5 UNL find?
F5 UNL passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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