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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 3,498 cc

L4 VFSMOT history

L4 VFS is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 8 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 95,552 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
95,552 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 VFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
8 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 VFS was last recorded at 95,552 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 1,261 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,291 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,261 miles
Average per year
4,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,552 miles
  • 2025 – 94,291 miles
  • 2024 – 92,641 miles
  • 2023 – 87,429 miles
  • 2021 – 78,327 miles
  • 2020 – 74,556 miles
  • 2019 – 64,781 miles
  • 2018 – 59,012 miles
  • 2017 – 53,929 miles
  • 2016 – 45,976 miles
  • 2015 – 45,471 miles
  • 2014 – 38,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,552 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.

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,552 miles (+1,261)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    95,552 miles
    Test number
    751681480794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,291 miles (+32)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    94,291 miles
    Test number
    455019074384
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail94,259 miles (+1,618)1 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,259 miles
    Test number
    658475309472
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass92,641 miles (+5,212)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    92,641 miles
    Test number
    198768322738
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush to front of arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush to front of arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass87,429 miles (+9,102)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    87,429 miles
    Test number
    564472712271
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush to front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush to front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass78,327 miles (+3,771)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    78,327 miles
    Test number
    393372957088
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass74,556 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    74,556 miles
    Test number
    223359381969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail74,552 miles (+9,771)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,552 miles
    Test number
    257380474105
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass64,781 miles (+5,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,781 miles
    Test number
    770585679055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing close to legal limit

  10. Pass59,012 miles (+5,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,012 miles
    Test number
    881213768178
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass53,929 miles (+7,953)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    53,929 miles
    Test number
    393147061152
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass45,976 miles (+505)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    45,976 miles
    Test number
    282017088035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail45,471 miles (+193)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,471 miles
    Test number
    626506842342
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake disc's slightly lipped
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryPlastic outer sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  14. Fail45,278 miles (+7,152)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,278 miles
    Test number
    683808495735
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  15. Fail38,126 miles3 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,126 miles
    Test number
    387744124431
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass38,126 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    38,126 miles
    Test number
    508434724210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L4 VFS

Does L4 VFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 VFS is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 VFS?
The MOT on L4 VFS is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 VFS done?
L4 VFS was recorded at 95,552 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 4,807 miles a year.
Has L4 VFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 VFS has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 VFS 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 VFS find?
L4 VFS passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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