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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 4,966 cc

LB04 FWHMOT history

LB04 FWH is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 10 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 193,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
193,167 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 FWH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 FWH was last recorded at 193,167 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 6,264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,903 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,264 miles
Average per year
8,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,167 miles
  • 2024 – 186,903 miles
  • 2023 – 178,799 miles
  • 2022 – 169,303 miles
  • 2021 – 160,436 miles
  • 2020 – 149,562 miles
  • 2019 – 140,782 miles
  • 2018 – 133,368 miles
  • 2016 – 111,240 miles
  • 2015 – 101,537 miles
  • 2014 – 83,941 miles
  • 2013 – 72,150 miles
  • 2012 – 60,701 miles
  • 2011 – 53,621 miles
  • 2010 – 48,873 miles
  • 2008 – 36,963 miles
  • 2007 – 28,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,167 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,167 miles (+6,264)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    193,167 miles
    Test number
    209642428199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass186,903 miles (+8,104)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    186,903 miles
    Test number
    960879087497
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in various areas and locations (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass178,799 miles (+9,496)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    178,799 miles
    Test number
    788001267979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Ball joint in the hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass169,303 miles (+88)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    169,303 miles
    Test number
    617464255851
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield loose
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre nearing wear indicators

  5. Fail169,215 miles (+8,779)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,215 miles
    Test number
    459787804103
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure and rattling

  6. Pass160,436 miles (+10,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    160,436 miles
    Test number
    495616553147
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass149,562 miles (+499)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    149,562 miles
    Test number
    208953556773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail149,063 miles (+8,281)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,063 miles
    Test number
    518843527562
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass140,782 miles (+7,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    140,782 miles
    Test number
    389628595726
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror glass dis-coloured

  10. Pass133,368 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    133,368 miles
    Test number
    360160278713
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • 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)

  11. Fail133,368 miles (+22,128)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,368 miles
    Test number
    262132414205
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • 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)

  12. Pass111,240 miles (+9,703)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    111,240 miles
    Test number
    515823198949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,537 miles (+17,596)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    101,537 miles
    Test number
    749077975146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,941 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    83,941 miles
    Test number
    857690104228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn inner shoulder

  15. Fail83,941 miles (+11,791)1 dangerous1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,941 miles
    Test number
    577200604278
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn inner shoulder
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn inner shoulder
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  16. Pass72,150 miles (+11,449)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    72,150 miles
    Test number
    995567103254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,701 miles (+7,080)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    60,701 miles
    Test number
    497420362191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,621 miles (+4,748)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    53,621 miles
    Test number
    568315781130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,873 miles (+11,910)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    48,873 miles
    Test number
    680874290105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,963 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,963 miles
    Test number
    224401248227
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  21. Pass36,963 miles (+8,313)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    36,963 miles
    Test number
    491111948204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    28,650 miles
    Test number
    114649987292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 FWH

Does LB04 FWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 FWH is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 FWH?
The MOT on LB04 FWH is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 FWH done?
LB04 FWH was recorded at 193,167 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 8,998 miles a year.
Has LB04 FWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 FWH has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB04 FWH 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 LB04 FWH find?
LB04 FWH passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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