Mercedes-Benz SL
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,725 cc
L7 EBFMOT history
L7 EBF is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 103,747 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 103,747 mi
- At MOT on 5 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 13 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,173 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 EBF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,725 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 31 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Oct 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 EBF was last recorded at 103,747 miles on 5 Oct 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 103,745 miles · 3 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 3,173 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 103,747 miles
- 2022 – 103,455 miles
- 2020 – 100,014 miles
- 2019 – 99,509 miles
- 2018 – 99,303 miles
- 2017 – 98,550 miles
- 2016 – 97,846 miles
- 2015 – 95,089 miles
- 2014 – 91,221 miles
- 2013 – 84,011 miles
- 2012 – 79,796 miles
- 2011 – 68,934 miles
- 2010 – 61,436 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,747 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At N/S manifold connection area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At union to hose area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At union to hose area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 4 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,747 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 103,747 miles
- Test number
- 574909222574
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,745 miles (+290)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,745 miles
- Test number
- 132560012932
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass103,455 miles (+14)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2023
- Odometer
- 103,455 miles
- Test number
- 774546308495
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At N/S manifold connection area (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At union to hose area (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At union to hose area (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail103,441 miles (+3,427)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,441 miles
- Test number
- 682234705207
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative Broken at attachment to N/S/F upper wishbone (4.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At N/S manifold connection area (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At union to hose area (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At union to hose area (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass100,014 miles (+505)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 100,014 miles
- Test number
- 799010072966
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass99,509 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 99,509 miles
- Test number
- 180754149577
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,504 miles (+201)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,504 miles
- Test number
- 414966140063
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass99,303 miles (+42)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2019
- Odometer
- 99,303 miles
- Test number
- 565350386180
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)
Fail99,261 miles (+711)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,261 miles
- Test number
- 230939913324
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)
Pass98,550 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 98,550 miles
- Test number
- 122052844778
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly cracked
Fail98,544 miles (+698)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,544 miles
- Test number
- 723039200130
- FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
- FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly cracked
Pass97,846 miles (+2,757)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 97,846 miles
- Test number
- 880886043681
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,089 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 95,089 miles
- Test number
- 977819605093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,089 miles (+3,868)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,089 miles
- Test number
- 157398505018
- FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
- FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass91,221 miles1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 91,221 miles
- Test number
- 528021144151
- AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteChips in windscreen
- NoteOffside front backplate insecure
- NoteOffside rear lense damaged
- NoteUneven wear on both rear tyres
Fail91,221 miles (+7,210)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,221 miles
- Test number
- 537620444197
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteChips in windscreen
- NoteOffside rear lense damaged
Pass84,011 miles (+4,215)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 84,011 miles
- Test number
- 707602843124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,796 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 79,796 miles
- Test number
- 205513042415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,796 miles (+10,862)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,796 miles
- Test number
- 797582542100
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass68,934 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 68,934 miles
- Test number
- 288287131189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,934 miles (+7,498)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,934 miles
- Test number
- 286076931169
- 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)
Pass61,436 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 61,436 miles
- Test number
- 700115050180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L7 EBF
- Does L7 EBF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L7 EBF expired on 4 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L7 EBF?
- The MOT on L7 EBF expired on 4 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L7 EBF done?
- L7 EBF was recorded at 103,747 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2023, an average of 3,173 miles a year.
- Has L7 EBF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 EBF has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on L7 EBF 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 L7 EBF find?
- L7 EBF passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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