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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,724 cc

FVG 216MOT history

FVG 216 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 9 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 96,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
96,000 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FVG 216
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FVG 216 was last recorded at 96,000 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,938 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
62 miles
Average per year
3,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,000 miles
  • 2025 – 95,938 miles
  • 2023 – 95,785 miles
  • 2022 – 95,332 miles
  • 2021 – 95,231 miles
  • 2020 – 94,868 miles
  • 2019 – 93,853 miles
  • 2018 – 92,910 miles
  • 2017 – 92,024 miles
  • 2016 – 91,244 miles
  • 2015 – 89,385 miles
  • 2014 – 88,067 miles
  • 2012 – 79,209 miles
  • 2011 – 71,211 miles
  • 2009 – 45,475 miles
  • 2008 – 32,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,000 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,000 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    96,000 miles
    Test number
    240362753804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,938 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    95,938 miles
    Test number
    433701019459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,785 miles (+453)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    95,785 miles
    Test number
    923138103204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,332 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    95,332 miles
    Test number
    112556547213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,231 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    95,231 miles
    Test number
    626222428730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,868 miles (+1,015)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    94,868 miles
    Test number
    689304443133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    93,853 miles
    Test number
    313879651652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail93,853 miles (+943)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,853 miles
    Test number
    404412536805
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  9. Pass92,910 miles (+886)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    92,910 miles
    Test number
    660988597590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,024 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    92,024 miles
    Test number
    630503291717
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryUnder shield fitted obscuring some underside components
  11. Fail92,013 miles (+769)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,013 miles
    Test number
    880677157977
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryUnder shield fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Pass91,244 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    91,244 miles
    Test number
    725011478403
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySome wall damage to near side rear tyre
  13. Fail91,237 miles (+1,852)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,237 miles
    Test number
    930929642123
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySome wall damage to near side rear tyre
  14. Pass89,385 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    89,385 miles
    Test number
    408217575140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Fail89,384 miles (+1,317)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,384 miles
    Test number
    489945675119
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light stay on
  16. Pass88,067 miles (+1,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    88,067 miles
    Test number
    927400454108
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass86,590 miles (+7,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    86,590 miles
    Test number
    765095214092
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass79,209 miles (+7,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    79,209 miles
    Test number
    968813962321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass71,211 miles (+25,736)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    71,211 miles
    Test number
    529319011311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)
  20. Pass45,475 miles (+12,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    45,475 miles
    Test number
    401038119432
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass32,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    32,841 miles
    Test number
    524813058233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FVG 216

What vehicle is registration FVG 216 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FVG 216 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 9 Sept 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 FVG 216 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FVG 216 is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on FVG 216?
The MOT on FVG 216 is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FVG 216 done?
FVG 216 was recorded at 96,000 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 3,588 miles a year.
Has FVG 216 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FVG 216 has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on FVG 216 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 FVG 216 find?
FVG 216 passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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