Mercedes-Benz SL
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,724 cc
L70 JEPMOT history
L70 JEP is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 25 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 109,823 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 109,823 mi
- At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,394 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L70 JEP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,724 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 25 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L70 JEP was last recorded at 109,823 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 109,822 miles · 21 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 5,394 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 109,823 miles
- 2024 – 109,778 miles
- 2022 – 109,658 miles
- 2021 – 109,341 miles
- 2020 – 109,253 miles
- 2019 – 107,104 miles
- 2018 – 102,240 miles
- 2017 – 97,808 miles
- 2016 – 92,374 miles
- 2015 – 83,199 miles
- 2014 – 71,854 miles
- 2013 – 63,355 miles
- 2012 – 55,378 miles
- 2011 – 47,057 miles
- 2010 – 36,658 miles
- 2009 – 25,605 miles
- 2008 – 15,294 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass109,823 miles
- MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray corroded (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront all front suspension has surface corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryHeadlamp cleaning device inop Pre September 2009Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg by top arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg by top arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear all rear suspension has surface corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear rear end floor corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
Full MOT history
22 tests since 27 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,823 miles (+1)1 minor18 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 109,823 miles
- Test number
- 991644472389
- MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray corroded (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront all front suspension has surface corrosion
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryHeadlamp cleaning device inop Pre September 2009
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg by top arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg by top arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear all rear suspension has surface corrosion
- AdvisoryRear rear end floor corroded
Fail109,822 miles (+44)1 major1 repaired1 minor18 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,822 miles
- Test number
- 110745773605
- MajorFuel hose leaking fuel hoses on to fuel pump and fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray corroded (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront all front suspension has surface corrosion
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryHeadlamp cleaning device inop Pre September 2009
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg by top arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg by top arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear all rear suspension has surface corrosion
- AdvisoryRear rear end floor corroded
Pass109,778 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 109,778 miles
- Test number
- 283713240831
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both torque arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail109,778 miles (+120)2 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,778 miles
- Test number
- 801154653382
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both torque arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass109,658 miles (+67)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 109,658 miles
- Test number
- 389129555746
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,591 miles (+250)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,591 miles
- Test number
- 871844895701
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight play from suspension
Pass109,341 miles (+88)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 109,341 miles
- Test number
- 409028520475
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass109,253 miles (+2,149)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2021
- Odometer
- 109,253 miles
- Test number
- 681008538409
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass107,104 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 107,104 miles
- Test number
- 409215619256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,104 miles (+4,864)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,104 miles
- Test number
- 756525358075
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass102,240 miles (+4,432)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2019
- Odometer
- 102,240 miles
- Test number
- 459664355014
- AdvisoryUnder cover tray and engine cover fitted
Pass97,808 miles (+5,434)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2018
- Odometer
- 97,808 miles
- Test number
- 883062653285
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass92,374 miles (+9,175)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2017
- Odometer
- 92,374 miles
- Test number
- 563185935731
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,199 miles (+11,345)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2016
- Odometer
- 83,199 miles
- Test number
- 155565835186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,854 miles (+239)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2015
- Odometer
- 71,854 miles
- Test number
- 666331344185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,615 miles (+8,260)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,615 miles
- Test number
- 485166734178
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteFront brake pads low.
Pass63,355 miles (+7,977)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2014
- Odometer
- 63,355 miles
- Test number
- 878661233112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,378 miles (+8,321)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2013
- Odometer
- 55,378 miles
- Test number
- 715784522162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,057 miles (+10,399)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2012
- Odometer
- 47,057 miles
- Test number
- 118234041147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,658 miles (+11,053)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2011
- Odometer
- 36,658 miles
- Test number
- 264638330432
- 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)
Pass25,605 miles (+10,311)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2010
- Odometer
- 25,605 miles
- Test number
- 810689639198
- 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)
Pass15,294 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2009
- Odometer
- 15,294 miles
- Test number
- 950428948168
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Questions about L70 JEP
- Does L70 JEP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 JEP is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L70 JEP?
- The MOT on L70 JEP is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L70 JEP done?
- L70 JEP was recorded at 109,823 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 5,394 miles a year.
- Has L70 JEP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L70 JEP has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L70 JEP 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 L70 JEP find?
- L70 JEP passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 18 advisories: front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray corroded; front all front suspension has surface corrosion; fuel pipe/s corroded, and 16 more.
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