Mercedes-Benz SL
White · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc
L4 BBXMOT history
L4 BBX is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 4 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 57,051 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 May 2027
- Mileage
- 57,051 mi
- At MOT on 21 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,365 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 BBX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,966 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 4 Nov 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 BBX was last recorded at 57,051 miles on 21 May 2026, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 56,974 miles · 9 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 77 miles
- Average per year
- 1,365 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 57,051 miles
- 2025 – 56,974 miles
- 2024 – 56,932 miles
- 2023 – 56,890 miles
- 2022 – 56,556 miles
- 2021 – 55,665 miles
- 2020 – 54,936 miles
- 2018 – 54,689 miles
- 2017 – 52,830 miles
- 2016 – 52,284 miles
- 2014 – 49,354 miles
- 2013 – 47,428 miles
- 2012 – 45,580 miles
- 2011 – 44,817 miles
- 2010 – 43,420 miles
- 2009 – 41,186 miles
- 2008 – 38,933 miles
- 2007 – 33,954 miles
- 2006 – 30,353 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass57,051 miles
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged Both outer sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Body kit fitted obscuring some inspection
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Full MOT history
23 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass57,051 miles (+77)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2027
- Odometer
- 57,051 miles
- Test number
- 186573346818
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged Both outer sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass56,974 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 56,974 miles
- Test number
- 967761865180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,974 miles (+42)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,974 miles
- Test number
- 585144394870
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass56,932 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 56,932 miles
- Test number
- 840095657105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,930 miles (+40)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,930 miles
- Test number
- 862846465128
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass56,890 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 56,890 miles
- Test number
- 406007391143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,889 miles (+333)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,889 miles
- Test number
- 167433351074
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass56,556 miles (+891)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 56,556 miles
- Test number
- 341641637098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,665 miles (+729)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 55,665 miles
- Test number
- 866544157664
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,936 miles (+247)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 54,936 miles
- Test number
- 928024443318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,689 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 54,689 miles
- Test number
- 178362291870
- AdvisoryBody kit fitted obscuring some inspection
Fail54,689 miles (+1,859)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,689 miles
- Test number
- 831116483713
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBody kit fitted obscuring some inspection
Pass52,830 miles (+546)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 52,830 miles
- Test number
- 910044614186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,284 miles (+2,930)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2017
- Odometer
- 52,284 miles
- Test number
- 731967506125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,354 miles (+1,926)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 49,354 miles
- Test number
- 939458624318
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass47,428 miles (+1,848)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 47,428 miles
- Test number
- 455928733433
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass45,580 miles (+763)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 45,580 miles
- Test number
- 287306922333
- NoteUnable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle
Pass44,817 miles (+1,397)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 44,817 miles
- Test number
- 649678021315
- NoteUnable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle
Pass43,420 miles (+2,234)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 43,420 miles
- Test number
- 554335410385
- NoteUnable to see full condition of brake& fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle
Pass41,186 miles (+2,253)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 41,186 miles
- Test number
- 631245919354
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass38,933 miles (+4,979)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 38,933 miles
- Test number
- 301311898477
- 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)
Pass33,954 miles (+3,601)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 33,954 miles
- Test number
- 674325497289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,353 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 30,353 miles
- Test number
- 280083806311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L4 BBX
- Does L4 BBX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 BBX is valid until 20 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L4 BBX?
- The MOT on L4 BBX 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 L4 BBX done?
- L4 BBX was recorded at 57,051 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 1,365 miles a year.
- Has L4 BBX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 BBX has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on L4 BBX 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 L4 BBX find?
- L4 BBX passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged both outer sidewalls damaged; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on very inner edge.
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