Mercedes-Benz SL
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 5,439 cc
FAS 118MOT history
FAS 118 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 7 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 103,287 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 103,287 mi
- At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,359 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- FAS 118
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,439 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 7 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
FAS 118 was last recorded at 103,287 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 May 2018: 89,084 miles, lower than 89,095 miles on 8 May 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 103,287 miles · 19 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,359 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 103,287 miles
- 2024 – 102,777 miles
- 2022 – 100,396 miles
- 2021 – 99,780 miles
- 2020 – 98,635 miles
- 2019 – 94,880 miles
- 2018 – 89,084 miles
- 2017 – 84,798 miles
- 2016 – 76,903 miles
- 2015 – 69,000 miles
- 2014 – 65,570 miles
- 2013 – 62,269 miles
- 2012 – 58,416 miles
- 2011 – 52,521 miles
- 2010 – 46,598 miles
- 2009 – 35,056 miles
- 2007 – 25,156 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,287 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front tyre slight cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
21 tests since 18 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,287 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 103,287 miles
- Test number
- 645552986930
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail103,287 miles (+510)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,287 miles
- Test number
- 542403958071
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass102,777 miles (+2,381)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 102,777 miles
- Test number
- 209289121231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,396 miles (+616)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 100,396 miles
- Test number
- 801062686249
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass99,780 miles (+1,145)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 99,780 miles
- Test number
- 924172179017
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass98,635 miles (+3,755)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 98,635 miles
- Test number
- 181469583812
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass94,880 miles (+5,796)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 94,880 miles
- Test number
- 735606346790
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass89,084 miles (-11)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2019
- Odometer
- 89,084 miles
- Test number
- 935845049953
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slight cracking
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slight cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slight cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
- AdvisoryUndersheilds fitted
Fail89,095 miles (+4,297)3 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,095 miles
- Test number
- 304227228198
- FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slight cracking
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slight cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slight cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
- AdvisoryUndersheilds fitted
Pass84,798 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2018
- Odometer
- 84,798 miles
- Test number
- 153414690744
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,794 miles (+7,891)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,794 miles
- Test number
- 579939163396
- FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Pass76,903 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 76,903 miles
- Test number
- 660784932542
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail76,903 miles (+7,903)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,903 miles
- Test number
- 465436834036
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass69,000 miles (+3,430)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 69,000 miles
- Test number
- 386620725106
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass65,570 miles (+3,301)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 65,570 miles
- Test number
- 928101124183
- NoteN/s/f shock ball joint slight play
Pass62,269 miles (+3,853)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 62,269 miles
- Test number
- 477087313143
- NoteN/s/f suspension unit slight play in ball joint
Pass58,416 miles (+5,895)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 58,416 miles
- Test number
- 257831122463
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront and rear tyres diferent sizes
Pass52,521 miles (+5,923)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 52,521 miles
- Test number
- 279931271074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,598 miles (+11,542)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 46,598 miles
- Test number
- 240253190057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,056 miles (+9,900)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 35,056 miles
- Test number
- 324148169015
- NoteBoth front brake discs worn
Pass25,156 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 25,156 miles
- Test number
- 984792457368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about FAS 118
- What vehicle is registration FAS 118 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show FAS 118 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 7 Apr 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does FAS 118 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FAS 118 is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on FAS 118?
- The MOT on FAS 118 is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has FAS 118 done?
- FAS 118 was recorded at 103,287 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 4,359 miles a year.
- Has FAS 118 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. FAS 118 has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on FAS 118 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on FAS 118 find?
- FAS 118 passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.
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