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Black · Petrol · 2011 · 3,498 cc

L23 FAYMOT history

L23 FAY is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 29 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 35,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
35,171 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 FAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 FAY was last recorded at 35,171 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 1,292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,879 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,292 miles
Average per year
2,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,171 miles
  • 2025 – 33,879 miles
  • 2024 – 33,149 miles
  • 2022 – 32,023 miles
  • 2021 – 31,548 miles
  • 2020 – 30,727 miles
  • 2019 – 29,341 miles
  • 2018 – 25,992 miles
  • 2017 – 22,311 miles
  • 2016 – 17,342 miles
  • 2015 – 12,397 miles
  • 2014 – 8,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,171 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,171 miles (+1,292)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    35,171 miles
    Test number
    529876809633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass33,879 miles (+730)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    33,879 miles
    Test number
    279961719072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass33,149 miles (+1,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    33,149 miles
    Test number
    330833916457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass32,023 miles (+475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    32,023 miles
    Test number
    875359641239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass31,548 miles (+821)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    31,548 miles
    Test number
    882176536877
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass30,727 miles (+1,386)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    30,727 miles
    Test number
    391065824060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass29,341 miles (+3,349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    29,341 miles
    Test number
    490263341655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass25,992 miles (+3,681)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    25,992 miles
    Test number
    105053324937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass22,311 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    22,311 miles
    Test number
    295482169419
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  10. Fail22,310 miles (+4,968)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,310 miles
    Test number
    842220371829
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  11. Pass17,342 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    17,342 miles
    Test number
    867882763612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail17,303 miles (+4,906)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,303 miles
    Test number
    923154565194
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to perrish

  13. Pass12,397 miles (+3,899)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    12,397 miles
    Test number
    705383025252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass8,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    8,498 miles
    Test number
    666880514202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 FAY

Does L23 FAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 FAY is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 FAY?
The MOT on L23 FAY is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 FAY done?
L23 FAY was recorded at 35,171 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 2,248 miles a year.
Has L23 FAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 FAY has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on L23 FAY 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 L23 FAY find?
L23 FAY passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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