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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 3,498 cc

F5 XLNMOT history

F5 XLN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 58,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
58,082 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 XLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 XLN was last recorded at 58,082 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 8,204 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,878 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,204 miles
Average per year
3,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,082 miles
  • 2025 – 49,878 miles
  • 2024 – 37,212 miles
  • 2023 – 27,056 miles
  • 2022 – 22,400 miles
  • 2021 – 22,201 miles
  • 2018 – 21,732 miles
  • 2017 – 21,535 miles
  • 2016 – 17,695 miles
  • 2015 – 17,256 miles
  • 2013 – 16,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,082 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

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 has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear diff oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,082 miles (+8,204)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    58,082 miles
    Test number
    427057699827
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Pass49,878 miles (+19)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    49,878 miles
    Test number
    900654476676
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail49,859 miles (+12,647)2 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,859 miles
    Test number
    572037583369
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass37,212 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    37,212 miles
    Test number
    714863063707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  5. Fail37,177 miles (+10,121)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,177 miles
    Test number
    990419501673
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  6. Pass27,056 miles (+4,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    27,056 miles
    Test number
    486442541536
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass22,400 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    22,400 miles
    Test number
    701013984991
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Fail22,400 miles (+199)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,400 miles
    Test number
    762647208284
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass22,201 miles (+469)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    22,201 miles
    Test number
    781578912440
    • 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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass21,732 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    21,732 miles
    Test number
    770325392682
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Fail21,732 miles (+197)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,732 miles
    Test number
    697202516398
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass21,535 miles (+3,840)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    21,535 miles
    Test number
    714828622178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,695 miles (+439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    17,695 miles
    Test number
    224795487972
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings slight play

  14. Pass17,256 miles (+1,246)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    17,256 miles
    Test number
    236518765191
    • NoteAll discs rusty
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cracking
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracking
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking

  15. Pass16,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    16,010 miles
    Test number
    425041013053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F5 XLN

Does F5 XLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 XLN is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 XLN?
The MOT on F5 XLN is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 XLN done?
F5 XLN was recorded at 58,082 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 3,114 miles a year.
Has F5 XLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 XLN has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on F5 XLN 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 XLN find?
F5 XLN passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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