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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,724 cc

L2 XERMOT history

L2 XER is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 13 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 147,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Apr 2024
Mileage
147,918 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 XER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 XER was last recorded at 147,918 miles on 23 Mar 2023, 3,528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,390 miles · 4 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
3,528 miles
Average per year
8,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 147,918 miles
  • 2022 – 144,390 miles
  • 2021 – 142,304 miles
  • 2020 – 138,452 miles
  • 2019 – 133,684 miles
  • 2018 – 128,555 miles
  • 2017 – 122,458 miles
  • 2016 – 119,112 miles
  • 2015 – 114,871 miles
  • 2014 – 100,854 miles
  • 2013 – 76,561 miles
  • 2012 – 58,383 miles
  • 2011 – 50,149 miles
  • 2010 – 42,491 miles
  • 2009 – 34,140 miles
  • 2008 – 24,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,918 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear tyre perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,918 miles (+3,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    147,918 miles
    Test number
    952026984586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass144,390 miles (+2,086)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    144,390 miles
    Test number
    622182772054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass142,304 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    142,304 miles
    Test number
    368305237379
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail142,304 miles (+3,852)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,304 miles
    Test number
    987715918135
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass138,452 miles (+4,768)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    138,452 miles
    Test number
    433926744486
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake flexi hoses perished.
    • AdvisoryEML light on.

  6. Pass133,684 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    133,684 miles
    Test number
    146670178752
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight roughness when rotating wheel
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail133,684 miles (+5,129)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,684 miles
    Test number
    832517713098
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight roughness when rotating wheel
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass128,555 miles (+6,097)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    128,555 miles
    Test number
    644088451804
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full view of components

  9. Pass122,458 miles (+3,346)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    122,458 miles
    Test number
    598620460231
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass119,112 miles (+4,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    119,112 miles
    Test number
    179106069072
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass114,871 miles (+14,017)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    114,871 miles
    Test number
    146866585054
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges - Heavily Advise
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass100,854 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    100,854 miles
    Test number
    239257574095
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail100,851 miles (+24,290)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,851 miles
    Test number
    198966174043
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass76,561 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    76,561 miles
    Test number
    117503473065
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail76,561 miles (+18,178)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,561 miles
    Test number
    919412373029
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass58,383 miles (+8,234)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,383 miles
    Test number
    828033172099
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished
    • NoteSteering lock does not engage

  17. Pass50,149 miles (+7,658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,149 miles
    Test number
    399935571027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass42,491 miles (+8,351)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,491 miles
    Test number
    163458690448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,140 miles (+9,898)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    34,140 miles
    Test number
    313907199068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    24,242 miles
    Test number
    792621608188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 XER

Does L2 XER currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L2 XER expired on 22 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L2 XER?
The MOT on L2 XER expired on 22 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L2 XER done?
L2 XER was recorded at 147,918 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2023, an average of 8,273 miles a year.
Has L2 XER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 XER has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on L2 XER 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 L2 XER find?
L2 XER passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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