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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,973 cc

L1 TFXMOT history

L1 TFX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 21 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 64,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

L1 TFX silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
64,039 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 TFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 TFX was last recorded at 64,039 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 823 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,216 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
823 miles
Average per year
1,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,039 miles
  • 2025 – 63,216 miles
  • 2024 – 62,503 miles
  • 2023 – 61,254 miles
  • 2022 – 61,039 miles
  • 2021 – 60,594 miles
  • 2020 – 60,079 miles
  • 2019 – 58,741 miles
  • 2018 – 57,276 miles
  • 2016 – 56,028 miles
  • 2015 – 49,552 miles
  • 2013 – 47,853 miles
  • 2012 – 44,021 miles
  • 2011 – 41,452 miles
  • 2010 – 38,343 miles
  • 2008 – 33,957 miles
  • 2007 – 32,152 miles
  • 2006 – 29,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,039 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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,039 miles (+823)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    64,039 miles
    Test number
    519442216116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,216 miles (+713)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    63,216 miles
    Test number
    858052314888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,503 miles (+1,249)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    62,503 miles
    Test number
    563996539038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,254 miles (+215)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    61,254 miles
    Test number
    805498962166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,039 miles (+445)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    61,039 miles
    Test number
    233923921280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass60,594 miles (+515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    60,594 miles
    Test number
    603278869937
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass60,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    60,079 miles
    Test number
    854720112637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail60,079 miles (+1,338)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,079 miles
    Test number
    832816687180
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass58,741 miles (+1,465)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    58,741 miles
    Test number
    294929579578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,276 miles (+1,248)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    57,276 miles
    Test number
    409714409211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,028 miles (+2,518)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    56,028 miles
    Test number
    585818219072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,510 miles (+3,958)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    53,510 miles
    Test number
    306698747598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,552 miles
    Test number
    588662415092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail49,552 miles (+1,699)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,552 miles
    Test number
    448599105014
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass47,853 miles (+3,832)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    47,853 miles
    Test number
    425454983103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,021 miles (+2,569)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,021 miles
    Test number
    206527072409
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear both sides brakes slightly binding

  17. Pass41,452 miles (+3,109)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,452 miles
    Test number
    638328051178
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass38,343 miles (+4,386)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    38,343 miles
    Test number
    160154810495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,957 miles (+1,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    33,957 miles
    Test number
    933565988150
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass32,152 miles (+2,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    32,152 miles
    Test number
    801825457127
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass29,861 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    29,861 miles
    Test number
    453541656175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L1 TFX

Does L1 TFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 TFX is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 TFX?
The MOT on L1 TFX is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 TFX done?
L1 TFX was recorded at 64,039 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 1,685 miles a year.
Has L1 TFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 TFX has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2020.
Has the mileage on L1 TFX 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 L1 TFX find?
L1 TFX passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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