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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 4,196 cc

JV 5139MOT history

JV 5139 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 16 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 95,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
95,231 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JV 5139
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JV 5139 was last recorded at 95,231 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 1,023 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,208 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,023 miles
Average per year
2,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,231 miles
  • 2025 – 94,208 miles
  • 2024 – 92,891 miles
  • 2023 – 91,739 miles
  • 2022 – 89,865 miles
  • 2021 – 88,163 miles
  • 2020 – 86,809 miles
  • 2019 – 85,394 miles
  • 2018 – 81,661 miles
  • 2017 – 77,057 miles
  • 2016 – 72,941 miles
  • 2015 – 68,813 miles
  • 2014 – 63,140 miles
  • 2013 – 59,508 miles
  • 2012 – 57,639 miles
  • 2011 – 55,482 miles
  • 2010 – 53,275 miles
  • 2009 – 51,797 miles
  • 2008 – 49,439 miles
  • 2007 – 47,289 miles
  • 2006 – 41,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,231 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,231 miles (+1,023)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    95,231 miles
    Test number
    596604023816
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass94,208 miles (+1,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    94,208 miles
    Test number
    607299880430
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  3. Pass92,891 miles (+1,152)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    92,891 miles
    Test number
    697236202393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,739 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    91,739 miles
    Test number
    727786011973
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail91,739 miles (+1,874)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,739 miles
    Test number
    205024982549
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass89,865 miles (+1,702)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    89,865 miles
    Test number
    532536058812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,163 miles (+1,354)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    88,163 miles
    Test number
    219695001694
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass86,809 miles (+1,415)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    86,809 miles
    Test number
    654127170029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,394 miles (+3,733)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,394 miles
    Test number
    482028499200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet catches require attention
  10. Pass81,661 miles (+4,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    81,661 miles
    Test number
    448578169204
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass77,057 miles (+4,116)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    77,057 miles
    Test number
    991492432072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,941 miles (+4,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,941 miles
    Test number
    421901490901
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass68,813 miles (+5,673)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    68,813 miles
    Test number
    927022075097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,140 miles (+3,632)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,140 miles
    Test number
    449581174043
    • NoteAll four tyres getting close to wear markers
  15. Pass59,508 miles (+1,869)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,508 miles
    Test number
    558524163027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,639 miles (+2,157)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    57,639 miles
    Test number
    738908062049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,482 miles (+2,207)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    55,482 miles
    Test number
    318746561087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,275 miles (+1,478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    53,275 miles
    Test number
    960017560091
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass51,797 miles (+2,358)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    51,797 miles
    Test number
    963711379037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,439 miles (+2,150)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    49,439 miles
    Test number
    600554368058
    • NoteSlight corrosion on o/s rear brake pipe
  21. Pass47,289 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    47,289 miles
    Test number
    193384467038
    • NoteNail in n/s rear tyre
    • NoteStone chip in zone b of windscreen [less than 40mm]
  22. Fail47,289 miles (+6,126)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,289 miles
    Test number
    270504467023
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNail in n/s rear tyre
    • NoteStone chip in zone b of windscreen [less than 40mm]
  23. Pass41,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    41,163 miles
    Test number
    304248786040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JV 5139

What vehicle is registration JV 5139 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JV 5139 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 16 Mar 1999. 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 JV 5139 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JV 5139 is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on JV 5139?
The MOT on JV 5139 is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JV 5139 done?
JV 5139 was recorded at 95,231 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 2,635 miles a year.
Has JV 5139 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JV 5139 has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on JV 5139 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 JV 5139 find?
JV 5139 passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear nail in tyre; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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