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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 3,498 cc

L5 FAXMOT history

L5 FAX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 20 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 16 MOT tests, with 80,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
80,143 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
16
16 passed · 0 failed
Per year
4,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 FAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 FAX was last recorded at 80,143 miles on 14 May 2026, 3,248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
76,895 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,248 miles
Average per year
4,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,143 miles
  • 2025 – 76,895 miles
  • 2024 – 73,164 miles
  • 2023 – 70,196 miles
  • 2022 – 65,075 miles
  • 2021 – 61,002 miles
  • 2020 – 56,924 miles
  • 2019 – 56,801 miles
  • 2018 – 53,785 miles
  • 2017 – 48,248 miles
  • 2016 – 41,599 miles
  • 2015 – 34,986 miles
  • 2014 – 28,511 miles
  • 2013 – 24,504 miles
  • 2011 – 19,755 miles
  • 2010 – 15,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,143 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,143 miles (+3,248)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    80,143 miles
    Test number
    891419590217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,895 miles (+3,731)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    76,895 miles
    Test number
    502871470147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,164 miles (+2,968)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    73,164 miles
    Test number
    286385969095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,196 miles (+5,121)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    70,196 miles
    Test number
    820566383375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,075 miles (+4,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    65,075 miles
    Test number
    132489878273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass61,002 miles (+4,078)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    61,002 miles
    Test number
    581429769281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass56,924 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    56,924 miles
    Test number
    650144582542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,801 miles (+3,016)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    56,801 miles
    Test number
    542591038029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,785 miles (+5,537)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    53,785 miles
    Test number
    196495858388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,248 miles (+6,649)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    48,248 miles
    Test number
    388892878081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,599 miles (+6,613)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    41,599 miles
    Test number
    250700147707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,986 miles (+6,475)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    34,986 miles
    Test number
    959698065117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,511 miles (+4,007)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    28,511 miles
    Test number
    298483764115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,504 miles (+4,749)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    24,504 miles
    Test number
    868313863145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,755 miles (+3,789)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    19,755 miles
    Test number
    755523651360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    15,966 miles
    Test number
    491057540416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 FAX

Does L5 FAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 FAX is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 FAX?
The MOT on L5 FAX is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 FAX done?
L5 FAX was recorded at 80,143 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 4,163 miles a year.
Has L5 FAX ever failed its MOT?
No. L5 FAX has passed all 16 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L5 FAX 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 L5 FAX find?
L5 FAX passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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