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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

J9 GMOMOT history

J9 GMO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 26 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

J9 GMO silver 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 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
98,441 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 GMO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 GMO was last recorded at 98,441 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,412 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
3,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,441 miles
  • 2025 – 98,412 miles
  • 2024 – 92,516 miles
  • 2023 – 88,702 miles
  • 2022 – 86,235 miles
  • 2021 – 85,468 miles
  • 2020 – 84,962 miles
  • 2019 – 82,331 miles
  • 2018 – 79,997 miles
  • 2017 – 76,758 miles
  • 2016 – 74,729 miles
  • 2015 – 72,249 miles
  • 2014 – 68,042 miles
  • 2013 – 63,602 miles
  • 2012 – 60,887 miles
  • 2011 – 58,913 miles
  • 2010 – 56,572 miles
  • 2009 – 51,623 miles
  • 2008 – 45,881 miles
  • 2007 – 37,652 miles
  • 2006 – 29,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,441 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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,441 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    98,441 miles
    Test number
    359958715196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail98,412 miles (+5,896)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,412 miles
    Test number
    855561301954
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Upper top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Upper top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,516 miles (+3,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    92,516 miles
    Test number
    449358613429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass88,702 miles (+2,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    88,702 miles
    Test number
    970998875914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass86,235 miles (+767)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    86,235 miles
    Test number
    107885156069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass85,468 miles (+506)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,468 miles
    Test number
    507047914966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,962 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,962 miles
    Test number
    357505562206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,929 miles (+2,598)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,929 miles
    Test number
    270080828689
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass82,331 miles (+2,334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,331 miles
    Test number
    352243404867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass79,997 miles (+3,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    79,997 miles
    Test number
    868723023388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass76,758 miles (+2,029)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,758 miles
    Test number
    816117138068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,729 miles (+2,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,729 miles
    Test number
    345448541383
    • 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)

  13. Fail72,249 miles2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,249 miles
    Test number
    487398975020
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass72,249 miles (+4,207)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,249 miles
    Test number
    827098175094
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass68,042 miles (+4,440)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,042 miles
    Test number
    146250774448
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOsf tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Pass63,602 miles (+2,715)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,602 miles
    Test number
    608325863054
    • NoteBrake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

  17. Pass60,887 miles (+1,974)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,887 miles
    Test number
    455172882055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,913 miles (+2,341)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,913 miles
    Test number
    888541381060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,572 miles (+4,949)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    56,572 miles
    Test number
    980922280048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,623 miles (+5,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    51,623 miles
    Test number
    790793989027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass45,881 miles (+8,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    45,881 miles
    Test number
    514256848045
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass37,652 miles (+8,572)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    37,652 miles
    Test number
    360701367092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,080 miles
    Test number
    891032966057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 GMO

Does J9 GMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 GMO is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 GMO?
The MOT on J9 GMO is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 GMO done?
J9 GMO was recorded at 98,441 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 3,416 miles a year.
Has J9 GMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 GMO has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on J9 GMO 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 GMO find?
J9 GMO passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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