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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 3,724 cc

L6 SFOMOT history

L6 SFO is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 26 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 103,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2025.

L6 SFO blue Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2026
Mileage
103,339 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 SFO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 SFO was last recorded at 103,339 miles on 5 Mar 2025, 71 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,268 miles · 28 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
71 miles
Average per year
4,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,339 miles
  • 2024 – 103,268 miles
  • 2022 – 103,048 miles
  • 2021 – 102,860 miles
  • 2019 – 102,020 miles
  • 2018 – 101,449 miles
  • 2016 – 100,172 miles
  • 2015 – 98,233 miles
  • 2014 – 95,567 miles
  • 2013 – 78,601 miles
  • 2011 – 69,337 miles
  • 2010 – 55,087 miles
  • 2008 – 37,518 miles
  • 2007 – 28,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,339 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides lower rubber split (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear underside corroded

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & cut outer wall 285/35/18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear handbrake low reading

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/40/18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 285/35/18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,339 miles (+71)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    103,339 miles
    Test number
    999322361918
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides lower rubber split (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear underside corroded

  2. Pass103,268 miles (+220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    103,268 miles
    Test number
    505231272584
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake slightly low reading

  3. Pass103,048 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    103,048 miles
    Test number
    806212303119
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail103,048 miles (+188)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,048 miles
    Test number
    957309251038
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 285/35/18 tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass102,860 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    102,860 miles
    Test number
    520585536465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & cut outer wall 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake low reading
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight wash not working

  6. Fail102,859 miles (+839)1 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,859 miles
    Test number
    708715361370
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt middle arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & cut outer wall 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake low reading
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight wash not working

  7. Pass102,020 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    102,020 miles
    Test number
    409350598078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail101,973 miles (+524)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,973 miles
    Test number
    925194016076
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass101,449 miles (+1,277)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    101,449 miles
    Test number
    288674367906
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn -approx.3mm tread left.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre has cut or cuts to a sidewall but not reaching the cords.
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath.
    • AdvisoryNail in offside front tyre.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components.

  10. Pass100,172 miles (+1,939)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    100,172 miles
    Test number
    590061044234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryShard of metal in nearside rear tyre

  11. Pass98,233 miles (+2,666)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    98,233 miles
    Test number
    418223142421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    95,567 miles
    Test number
    747132664398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. FailMileage not read2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    316130354352
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass91,161 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    91,161 miles
    Test number
    666078854097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail91,161 miles (+12,560)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,161 miles
    Test number
    376775354016
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass78,601 miles (+9,264)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    78,601 miles
    Test number
    909333323063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    69,337 miles
    Test number
    896925451395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,337 miles (+14,250)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,337 miles
    Test number
    218525251328
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass55,087 miles (+17,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    55,087 miles
    Test number
    182578360242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass37,518 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    37,518 miles
    Test number
    730134158228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail37,518 miles (+8,666)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,518 miles
    Test number
    824174858256
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail28,852 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,852 miles
    Test number
    121582707409
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  23. Pass28,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    28,852 miles
    Test number
    864432907036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 SFO

Does L6 SFO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L6 SFO expired on 4 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L6 SFO?
The MOT on L6 SFO expired on 4 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L6 SFO done?
L6 SFO was recorded at 103,339 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2025, an average of 4,099 miles a year.
Has L6 SFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 SFO has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on L6 SFO 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 L6 SFO find?
L6 SFO passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides lower rubber split; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear underside corroded.

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