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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

F7 ADGMOT history

F7 ADG is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 28 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 75,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

F7 ADG silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
75,642 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F7 ADG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F7 ADG was last recorded at 75,642 miles on 20 May 2026, 3,095 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,547 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,095 miles
Average per year
2,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,642 miles
  • 2025 – 72,547 miles
  • 2024 – 69,723 miles
  • 2023 – 68,488 miles
  • 2022 – 64,646 miles
  • 2021 – 61,968 miles
  • 2019 – 61,278 miles
  • 2018 – 59,784 miles
  • 2017 – 56,773 miles
  • 2016 – 53,854 miles
  • 2015 – 50,180 miles
  • 2014 – 47,293 miles
  • 2013 – 43,532 miles
  • 2012 – 39,094 miles
  • 2011 – 38,185 miles
  • 2010 – 34,053 miles
  • 2008 – 30,777 miles
  • 2007 – 27,415 miles
  • 2006 – 21,575 miles
  • 2005 – 17,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,642 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Covers preventing inspection of sills.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Undertrays obscuring some components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,642 miles (+3,095)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    75,642 miles
    Test number
    672672917353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))
  2. Pass72,547 miles (+143)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    72,547 miles
    Test number
    624366405295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail72,404 miles (+2,681)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,404 miles
    Test number
    454010543567
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass69,723 miles (+1,235)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    69,723 miles
    Test number
    351848221451
    • 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
  5. Pass68,488 miles (+3,842)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    68,488 miles
    Test number
    507354082947
    • AdvisoryCovers preventing inspection of sills.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring some components.
  6. Pass64,646 miles (+2,678)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    64,646 miles
    Test number
    666378082637
    • AdvisoryCovers preventing inspection of sills.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipes obscured by covers.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring some components.
  7. Pass61,968 miles (+690)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    61,968 miles
    Test number
    890676630395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,278 miles
    Test number
    634134191512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail61,278 miles (+1,494)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,278 miles
    Test number
    739586540184
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass59,784 miles (+3,011)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,784 miles
    Test number
    132407199550
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass56,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    56,773 miles
    Test number
    648714897264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail56,772 miles (+2,918)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,772 miles
    Test number
    257147798026
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  13. Pass53,854 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    53,854 miles
    Test number
    755227781907
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Fail53,854 miles (+3,674)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,854 miles
    Test number
    637282033091
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Pass50,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,180 miles
    Test number
    449345415298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,180 miles (+2,887)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,180 miles
    Test number
    471853912776
    • FailureFront Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass47,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    47,293 miles
    Test number
    185268684297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,293 miles (+3,761)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,293 miles
    Test number
    688296884270
    • FailureNearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • NoteBonnet warning light on dash but bonnet is closed and secure.
  19. Pass43,532 miles (+4,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    43,532 miles
    Test number
    738220893264
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  20. Pass39,094 miles (+858)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    39,094 miles
    Test number
    345996392473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,236 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,236 miles
    Test number
    106276922034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,185 miles (+4,132)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,185 miles
    Test number
    698243121398
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass34,053 miles (+3,276)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    34,053 miles
    Test number
    394719330184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,777 miles (+3,362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    30,777 miles
    Test number
    560248348338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass27,415 miles (+5,840)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    27,415 miles
    Test number
    403372257315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,575 miles (+4,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    21,575 miles
    Test number
    661479296213
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Pass17,267 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    17,267 miles
    Test number
    702102545264
    • 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)

Questions about F7 ADG

Does F7 ADG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F7 ADG is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on F7 ADG?
The MOT on F7 ADG is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F7 ADG done?
F7 ADG was recorded at 75,642 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 2,817 miles a year.
Has F7 ADG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F7 ADG has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2025.
Has the mileage on F7 ADG 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 F7 ADG find?
F7 ADG passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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