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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

J9 MWLMOT history

J9 MWL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 44,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
44,838 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 MWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 MWL was last recorded at 44,838 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,220 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
618 miles
Average per year
1,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,838 miles
  • 2024 – 44,220 miles
  • 2023 – 43,431 miles
  • 2022 – 43,223 miles
  • 2021 – 43,035 miles
  • 2020 – 42,528 miles
  • 2019 – 42,169 miles
  • 2018 – 41,383 miles
  • 2017 – 40,875 miles
  • 2016 – 38,612 miles
  • 2015 – 38,184 miles
  • 2014 – 37,415 miles
  • 2013 – 35,872 miles
  • 2012 – 33,649 miles
  • 2011 – 32,012 miles
  • 2010 – 30,227 miles
  • 2009 – 27,158 miles
  • 2008 – 23,812 miles
  • 2007 – 21,703 miles
  • 2006 – 19,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,838 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,838 miles (+618)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    44,838 miles
    Test number
    405992894899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass44,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    44,220 miles
    Test number
    770864709712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail44,220 miles (+789)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,220 miles
    Test number
    577971858373
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass43,431 miles (+208)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    43,431 miles
    Test number
    449439650174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,223 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    43,223 miles
    Test number
    905224411435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass43,035 miles (+507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    43,035 miles
    Test number
    361414621480
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass42,528 miles (+359)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    42,528 miles
    Test number
    320609273291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    42,169 miles
    Test number
    232872140683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail42,169 miles (+786)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,169 miles
    Test number
    885932486810
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass41,383 miles (+508)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    41,383 miles
    Test number
    370598614872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,875 miles (+2,263)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    40,875 miles
    Test number
    608355409772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,612 miles (+428)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    38,612 miles
    Test number
    177302860501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,184 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    38,184 miles
    Test number
    247698435109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,415 miles (+1,543)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,415 miles
    Test number
    276151124470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail35,872 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,872 miles
    Test number
    247391233480
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteADVISE 2 FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES
  16. Pass35,872 miles (+2,223)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,872 miles
    Test number
    755711033143
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteADVISE 2 FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES
  17. Pass33,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    33,649 miles
    Test number
    585049122136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail33,648 miles (+1,636)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,648 miles
    Test number
    977389922145
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass32,012 miles (+1,785)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    32,012 miles
    Test number
    208382681475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,227 miles (+3,069)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    30,227 miles
    Test number
    222548410244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,158 miles (+3,346)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    27,158 miles
    Test number
    443862319277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,812 miles (+2,109)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    23,812 miles
    Test number
    761672378139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,703 miles (+2,111)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    21,703 miles
    Test number
    460596757157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    19,592 miles
    Test number
    684530066121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 MWL

Does J9 MWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 MWL is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 MWL?
The MOT on J9 MWL is valid until 8 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 MWL done?
J9 MWL was recorded at 44,838 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 1,262 miles a year.
Has J9 MWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 MWL has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on J9 MWL 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 MWL find?
J9 MWL passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside side repeater slightly discoloured; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 2 more.

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