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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 3,498 cc

JOS 26MOT history

JOS 26 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 26 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 68,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
68,740 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,446 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JOS 26
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JOS 26 was last recorded at 68,740 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 1,349 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,391 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,349 miles
Average per year
4,446 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,740 miles
  • 2025 – 67,391 miles
  • 2024 – 65,902 miles
  • 2023 – 64,196 miles
  • 2022 – 62,569 miles
  • 2021 – 60,226 miles
  • 2020 – 57,585 miles
  • 2019 – 54,418 miles
  • 2018 – 50,316 miles
  • 2017 – 44,477 miles
  • 2016 – 38,960 miles
  • 2015 – 32,863 miles
  • 2014 – 25,681 miles
  • 2013 – 17,916 miles
  • 2012 – 7,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,740 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.

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,740 miles (+1,349)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    68,740 miles
    Test number
    120454634096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,391 miles (+1,489)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    67,391 miles
    Test number
    844412711167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,902 miles (+1,706)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    65,902 miles
    Test number
    418537395421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,196 miles (+1,627)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    64,196 miles
    Test number
    677097183798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,569 miles (+2,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    62,569 miles
    Test number
    468815545732
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  6. Pass60,226 miles (+2,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    60,226 miles
    Test number
    248574206312
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  7. Pass57,585 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    57,585 miles
    Test number
    872662882081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail57,583 miles (+3,165)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,583 miles
    Test number
    289859664746
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass54,418 miles (+4,102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,418 miles
    Test number
    271949213266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  10. Pass50,316 miles (+5,839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    50,316 miles
    Test number
    903820190598
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
  11. Pass44,477 miles (+5,517)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    44,477 miles
    Test number
    237734031802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,960 miles (+6,097)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    38,960 miles
    Test number
    121032457245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,863 miles (+7,182)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    32,863 miles
    Test number
    968717745101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,681 miles (+7,765)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    25,681 miles
    Test number
    688403364163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,916 miles (+10,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    17,916 miles
    Test number
    345351673108
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass7,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    7,154 miles
    Test number
    428052572146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JOS 26

What vehicle is registration JOS 26 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JOS 26 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 26 Oct 2009. 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 JOS 26 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JOS 26 is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on JOS 26?
The MOT on JOS 26 is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JOS 26 done?
JOS 26 was recorded at 68,740 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 4,446 miles a year.
Has JOS 26 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JOS 26 has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2020.
Has the mileage on JOS 26 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 JOS 26 find?
JOS 26 passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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