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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,799 cc

J9 BEFMOT history

J9 BEF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 20 Apr 2000. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 90,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

J9 BEF silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
90,107 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 BEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
20 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 BEF was last recorded at 90,107 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,957 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
150 miles
Average per year
852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,107 miles
  • 2025 – 89,957 miles
  • 2024 – 89,689 miles
  • 2023 – 89,523 miles
  • 2022 – 89,256 miles
  • 2021 – 88,998 miles
  • 2020 – 88,154 miles
  • 2019 – 87,288 miles
  • 2018 – 86,119 miles
  • 2017 – 84,675 miles
  • 2015 – 84,180 miles
  • 2014 – 83,921 miles
  • 2013 – 83,283 miles
  • 2012 – 82,436 miles
  • 2011 – 81,959 miles
  • 2010 – 80,854 miles
  • 2009 – 79,201 miles
  • 2008 – 78,906 miles
  • 2006 – 77,188 miles
  • 2005 – 72,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,107 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,107 miles (+150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    90,107 miles
    Test number
    367479001737
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass89,957 miles (+268)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    89,957 miles
    Test number
    628428855286
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass89,689 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    89,689 miles
    Test number
    510248752219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,523 miles (+267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    89,523 miles
    Test number
    723028635824
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass89,256 miles (+258)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    89,256 miles
    Test number
    465009059244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,998 miles (+844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    88,998 miles
    Test number
    501215178820
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass88,154 miles (+866)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,154 miles
    Test number
    297332390497
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Pass87,288 miles (+1,169)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,288 miles
    Test number
    110246293123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,119 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    86,119 miles
    Test number
    981224623502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,117 miles (+1,442)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,117 miles
    Test number
    610181584266
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass84,675 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    84,675 miles
    Test number
    310220144344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,641 miles (+461)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    84,641 miles
    Test number
    265860860902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,180 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    84,180 miles
    Test number
    538781248648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,921 miles (+638)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    83,921 miles
    Test number
    668737584271
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass83,283 miles (+847)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    83,283 miles
    Test number
    109022483232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,436 miles (+477)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    82,436 miles
    Test number
    317414082439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,959 miles (+1,105)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    81,959 miles
    Test number
    467324391265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,854 miles (+1,653)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    80,854 miles
    Test number
    922019870246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    79,201 miles
    Test number
    874562689289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail79,201 miles (+295)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,201 miles
    Test number
    194926579244
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  21. Pass78,906 miles (+1,718)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    78,906 miles
    Test number
    103226378145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,188 miles (+4,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    77,188 miles
    Test number
    110489696213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  23. Pass72,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    72,316 miles
    Test number
    284699495217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 BEF

Does J9 BEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 BEF is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 BEF?
The MOT on J9 BEF is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 BEF done?
J9 BEF was recorded at 90,107 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 852 miles a year.
Has J9 BEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 BEF has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on J9 BEF 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 J9 BEF find?
J9 BEF passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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