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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 5,439 cc

L5 JRGMOT history

L5 JRG is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 24 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 113,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
113,344 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 JRG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 JRG was last recorded at 113,344 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,978 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
366 miles
Average per year
5,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,344 miles
  • 2025 – 112,978 miles
  • 2023 – 112,220 miles
  • 2022 – 110,123 miles
  • 2021 – 108,246 miles
  • 2020 – 105,757 miles
  • 2019 – 103,178 miles
  • 2018 – 101,473 miles
  • 2017 – 100,079 miles
  • 2016 – 98,805 miles
  • 2015 – 95,682 miles
  • 2014 – 83,712 miles
  • 2013 – 66,944 miles
  • 2011 – 56,744 miles
  • 2010 – 51,174 miles
  • 2009 – 46,066 miles
  • 2008 – 25,095 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,344 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass113,344 miles (+366)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    113,344 miles
    Test number
    119282366639
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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. Pass112,978 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    112,978 miles
    Test number
    536088912703
    • 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))

  3. Fail112,957 miles (+737)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,957 miles
    Test number
    876733138879
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  4. Pass112,220 miles (+2,097)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    112,220 miles
    Test number
    944231507698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,123 miles (+1,877)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,123 miles
    Test number
    223475809145
    • AdvisoryCatalytic converters modified
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass108,246 miles (+2,489)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,246 miles
    Test number
    922592456367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,757 miles (+2,579)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,757 miles
    Test number
    798158445184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,178 miles (+1,705)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,178 miles
    Test number
    550820524331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,473 miles (+1,394)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    101,473 miles
    Test number
    929449833012
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished outer shoulder
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres HEAVILY PERISHED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside disc (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside disc/heavily pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  10. Pass100,079 miles (+1,274)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    100,079 miles
    Test number
    825641945255
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both front into flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust is loose and has a broken bracket at rear, however is supported

  11. Pass98,805 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    98,805 miles
    Test number
    446943418191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,632 miles (+2,950)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,632 miles
    Test number
    716560591215
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt castor (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  13. Pass95,682 miles (+11,970)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    95,682 miles
    Test number
    569303605168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,712 miles (+16,768)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    83,712 miles
    Test number
    878777764113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,944 miles (+1,490)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    66,944 miles
    Test number
    225901273120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,454 miles (+8,710)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    65,454 miles
    Test number
    165731273078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCut in nearside front tyre sidewall

  17. Pass56,744 miles (+5,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    56,744 miles
    Test number
    339786621379
    • 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. Pass51,174 miles (+5,108)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    51,174 miles
    Test number
    782202710304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,066 miles (+840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    46,066 miles
    Test number
    742395279275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass45,226 miles (+20,131)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    45,226 miles
    Test number
    330902829404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,095 miles (+2,481)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    25,095 miles
    Test number
    350499328429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,614 miles
    Test number
    323010278048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 JRG

Does L5 JRG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 JRG is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 JRG?
The MOT on L5 JRG is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 JRG done?
L5 JRG was recorded at 113,344 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 5,031 miles a year.
Has L5 JRG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 JRG has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 JRG 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 JRG find?
L5 JRG passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; 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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