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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

FH 85MOT history

FH 85 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 116,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

FH 85 red Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
116,478 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FH 85
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FH 85 was last recorded at 116,478 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,478 miles · 23 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,478 miles
  • 2024 – 116,019 miles
  • 2023 – 112,441 miles
  • 2021 – 101,151 miles
  • 2020 – 97,817 miles
  • 2019 – 92,663 miles
  • 2017 – 86,867 miles
  • 2016 – 85,040 miles
  • 2015 – 84,969 miles
  • 2014 – 77,618 miles
  • 2013 – 64,348 miles
  • 2012 – 61,584 miles
  • 2010 – 55,819 miles
  • 2009 – 50,401 miles
  • 2008 – 43,504 miles
  • 2007 – 34,921 miles
  • 2006 – 21,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,478 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside front lower shock absorber ball joint has slight play

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 Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,478 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    116,478 miles
    Test number
    373932109261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower shock absorber ball joint has slight play

  2. Fail116,478 miles (+459)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,478 miles
    Test number
    501354549695
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    116,019 miles
    Test number
    737945048342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail116,019 miles (+3,578)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,019 miles
    Test number
    448363033530
    • 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))

  5. Pass112,441 miles (+11,290)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    112,441 miles
    Test number
    691698295447
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass101,151 miles (+3,334)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    101,151 miles
    Test number
    131958395097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,817 miles (+5,154)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    97,817 miles
    Test number
    376253744193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,663 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    92,663 miles
    Test number
    677016698291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail92,642 miles (+5,775)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,642 miles
    Test number
    883492881429
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass86,867 miles (+1,827)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    86,867 miles
    Test number
    721679722397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,040 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,040 miles
    Test number
    602653067236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,036 miles (+67)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,036 miles
    Test number
    128778726635
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail84,969 miles (+7,351)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,969 miles
    Test number
    884095163037
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryABC light illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front shock absorber lower ball joint has slight play

  14. Pass77,618 miles (+1,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    77,618 miles
    Test number
    549314864125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail76,418 miles (+12,070)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,418 miles
    Test number
    877225034154
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass64,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,348 miles
    Test number
    105858123133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,348 miles (+2,764)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,348 miles
    Test number
    105358123141
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  18. Pass61,584 miles (+5,765)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    61,584 miles
    Test number
    156628382438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass55,819 miles (+5,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    55,819 miles
    Test number
    943452250154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass50,401 miles (+6,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,401 miles
    Test number
    442001029189
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass43,504 miles (+8,583)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    43,504 miles
    Test number
    752323448156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,921 miles (+13,177)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    34,921 miles
    Test number
    342584737168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    21,744 miles
    Test number
    780647486028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FH 85

What vehicle is registration FH 85 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FH 85 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 28 Mar 2003. 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 FH 85 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FH 85 is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on FH 85?
The MOT on FH 85 is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FH 85 done?
FH 85 was recorded at 116,478 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 4,665 miles a year.
Has FH 85 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FH 85 has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2026.
Has the mileage on FH 85 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 FH 85 find?
FH 85 passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower shock absorber ball joint has slight play.

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