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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1996 · 2,799 cc

FCO 1MOT history

FCO 1 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Jan 1996. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 52,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
52,763 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FCO 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Jan 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FCO 1 was last recorded at 52,763 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 872 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,891 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
872 miles
Average per year
1,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,763 miles
  • 2025 – 51,891 miles
  • 2024 – 49,383 miles
  • 2023 – 48,512 miles
  • 2022 – 48,060 miles
  • 2021 – 47,083 miles
  • 2020 – 46,608 miles
  • 2019 – 45,998 miles
  • 2018 – 45,183 miles
  • 2017 – 44,681 miles
  • 2016 – 44,344 miles
  • 2015 – 43,848 miles
  • 2014 – 42,763 miles
  • 2013 – 42,173 miles
  • 2012 – 40,684 miles
  • 2011 – 38,853 miles
  • 2010 – 36,972 miles
  • 2009 – 35,329 miles
  • 2008 – 33,895 miles
  • 2007 – 32,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,763 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,763 miles (+872)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    52,763 miles
    Test number
    871151610136
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass51,891 miles (+2,508)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    51,891 miles
    Test number
    388696757870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass49,383 miles (+871)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    49,383 miles
    Test number
    804997793042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust hanger corroded

  4. Pass48,512 miles (+452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    48,512 miles
    Test number
    998819871778
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass48,060 miles (+977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    48,060 miles
    Test number
    996768019997
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak off side upper.

  6. Pass47,083 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    47,083 miles
    Test number
    155177180379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail47,082 miles (+474)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,082 miles
    Test number
    759551893185
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  8. Pass46,608 miles (+610)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    46,608 miles
    Test number
    485569858400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,998 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    45,998 miles
    Test number
    952807285770
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail45,998 miles (+815)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,998 miles
    Test number
    252463475532
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective Sealing ring perished/ cracked. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass45,183 miles (+502)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    45,183 miles
    Test number
    102335817415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,681 miles (+337)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    44,681 miles
    Test number
    823893299791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut top noisy/stiff in operation
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRun-out on front & rear brakes

  13. Pass44,344 miles (+496)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    44,344 miles
    Test number
    198117253186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,848 miles (+1,085)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    43,848 miles
    Test number
    426978805210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    42,763 miles
    Test number
    138201094123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,763 miles (+590)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,763 miles
    Test number
    709780794111
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass42,173 miles (+1,489)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    42,173 miles
    Test number
    256030793100
    • NoteSlight run-out on front brakes

  18. Pass40,684 miles (+1,831)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    40,684 miles
    Test number
    548702592123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,853 miles (+1,881)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    38,853 miles
    Test number
    228549191148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,972 miles (+1,643)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    36,972 miles
    Test number
    603453800256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,329 miles (+1,434)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    35,329 miles
    Test number
    152638699140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,895 miles (+1,042)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    33,895 miles
    Test number
    323233518235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    32,853 miles
    Test number
    172328107423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail32,853 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,853 miles
    Test number
    302368607012
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about FCO 1

What vehicle is registration FCO 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FCO 1 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Jan 1996. 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 FCO 1 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FCO 1 is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on FCO 1?
The MOT on FCO 1 is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FCO 1 done?
FCO 1 was recorded at 52,763 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 1,022 miles a year.
Has FCO 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FCO 1 has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on FCO 1 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 FCO 1 find?
FCO 1 passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts; nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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