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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 3,724 cc

J4 EXAMOT history

J4 EXA is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 2 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 118,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

J4 EXA blue 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 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
118,165 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J4 EXA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J4 EXA was last recorded at 118,165 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 3,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,034 miles · 10 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,131 miles
Average per year
5,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,165 miles
  • 2024 – 115,034 miles
  • 2023 – 110,950 miles
  • 2022 – 105,793 miles
  • 2021 – 100,413 miles
  • 2020 – 90,900 miles
  • 2019 – 77,815 miles
  • 2017 – 68,952 miles
  • 2016 – 64,367 miles
  • 2015 – 55,037 miles
  • 2014 – 42,397 miles
  • 2013 – 39,812 miles
  • 2012 – 33,804 miles
  • 2011 – 30,875 miles
  • 2010 – 26,878 miles
  • 2009 – 24,397 miles
  • 2008 – 21,235 miles
  • 2007 – 18,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,165 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Lower under tray and top covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 29 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,165 miles (+3,131)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    118,165 miles
    Test number
    568701075205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,034 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    115,034 miles
    Test number
    359953186984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail115,034 miles (+4,084)2 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,034 miles
    Test number
    949326491793
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass110,950 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    110,950 miles
    Test number
    273458637577
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail110,950 miles (+5,157)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,950 miles
    Test number
    971259378528
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass105,793 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    105,793 miles
    Test number
    771472671343
    • AdvisoryLower under tray and top covers fitted

  7. Fail105,793 miles (+5,380)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,793 miles
    Test number
    750203712533
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater in mirror damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower under tray and top covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp cleaning device not working

  8. Pass100,413 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    100,413 miles
    Test number
    277234271850
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail100,413 miles (+9,513)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,413 miles
    Test number
    138036395637
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass90,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2021
    Odometer
    90,900 miles
    Test number
    502018341420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail90,900 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,900 miles
    Test number
    880289599581
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    837674886821
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater lens damaged but not affecting operation

  13. Fail77,815 miles (+8,863)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,815 miles
    Test number
    821053000319
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater lens damaged but not affecting operation

  14. Pass68,952 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    68,952 miles
    Test number
    115250852687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Pass68,914 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    68,914 miles
    Test number
    829610539443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  16. Fail68,911 miles (+4,544)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,911 miles
    Test number
    773513321307
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  17. Pass64,367 miles (+161)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    64,367 miles
    Test number
    834237517859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.39mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail64,206 miles (+9,169)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,206 miles
    Test number
    600609433023
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/35/ZR18 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • FailureRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.39mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass55,037 miles (+439)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    55,037 miles
    Test number
    487887170639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,598 miles (+12,201)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,598 miles
    Test number
    445865893651
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/35/18 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (track) arm (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass42,397 miles (+2,585)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    42,397 miles
    Test number
    618479944262
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass39,812 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,812 miles
    Test number
    139215103324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,800 miles (+5,996)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,800 miles
    Test number
    527226173267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,804 miles (+31)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    33,804 miles
    Test number
    338332702263
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner and outter edges

  25. Fail33,773 miles (+2,898)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,773 miles
    Test number
    795865792105
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner and outter edges

  26. Pass30,875 miles (+3,997)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    30,875 miles
    Test number
    359580161055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,878 miles (+2,481)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    26,878 miles
    Test number
    531085950057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass24,397 miles (+3,162)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    24,397 miles
    Test number
    582650059060
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

  29. Pass21,235 miles (+3,102)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    21,235 miles
    Test number
    251151398041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass18,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    18,133 miles
    Test number
    122788887045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J4 EXA

Does J4 EXA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J4 EXA is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on J4 EXA?
The MOT on J4 EXA is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J4 EXA done?
J4 EXA was recorded at 118,165 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 5,301 miles a year.
Has J4 EXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J4 EXA has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on J4 EXA 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 J4 EXA find?
J4 EXA passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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