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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,724 cc

LL05 AFJMOT history

LL05 AFJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 58,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
58,888 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 AFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL05 AFJ was last recorded at 58,888 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 3,719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,169 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,719 miles
Average per year
2,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,888 miles
  • 2025 – 55,169 miles
  • 2024 – 49,849 miles
  • 2023 – 45,583 miles
  • 2022 – 43,049 miles
  • 2021 – 41,309 miles
  • 2019 – 38,089 miles
  • 2018 – 35,558 miles
  • 2017 – 33,578 miles
  • 2016 – 31,287 miles
  • 2015 – 29,007 miles
  • 2014 – 26,718 miles
  • 2013 – 23,005 miles
  • 2012 – 19,509 miles
  • 2011 – 16,798 miles
  • 2010 – 14,317 miles
  • 2009 – 11,256 miles
  • 2008 – 8,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,888 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged indicator lens missing

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower rearward suspension arm balljoint has a small tear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass58,888 miles (+3,719)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    58,888 miles
    Test number
    866828500591
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass55,169 miles (+5,320)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    55,169 miles
    Test number
    902612746948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass49,849 miles (+4,266)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    49,849 miles
    Test number
    994240344823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rear suspension arm dust cover has a minor cut

  4. Pass45,583 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    45,583 miles
    Test number
    585529247603
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged indicator lens missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower rearward suspension arm balljoint has a small tear

  5. Fail45,583 miles (+2,534)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,583 miles
    Test number
    108419911242
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged indicator lens missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower rearward suspension arm balljoint has a small tear

  6. Pass43,049 miles (+1,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    43,049 miles
    Test number
    370924764738
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass41,309 miles (+3,220)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    41,309 miles
    Test number
    896896375533
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rearward balljoint cover has a small split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass38,089 miles (+2,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    38,089 miles
    Test number
    558616220634
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass35,558 miles (+1,980)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    35,558 miles
    Test number
    415156579401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,578 miles (+2,291)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    33,578 miles
    Test number
    316407693564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,287 miles (+2,280)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    31,287 miles
    Test number
    955697290172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,007 miles (+2,289)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    29,007 miles
    Test number
    886998195197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,718 miles (+3,713)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    26,718 miles
    Test number
    247879994184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,005 miles (+3,496)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    23,005 miles
    Test number
    458707073179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,509 miles (+2,711)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    19,509 miles
    Test number
    708885002279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    16,798 miles
    Test number
    405506881102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail16,798 miles (+2,481)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,798 miles
    Test number
    108816581136
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  18. Pass14,317 miles (+3,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    14,317 miles
    Test number
    642727290151
    • 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)

  19. Pass11,256 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    11,256 miles
    Test number
    563643909296
    • NoteO/s/front tyre worn on inner edge.

  20. Fail11,237 miles (+2,736)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,237 miles
    Test number
    633063209244
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteO/s/front tyre worn on inner edge.

  21. Pass8,501 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    8,501 miles
    Test number
    583884708252
    • NoteN/s/front tyre wall perished.

Questions about LL05 AFJ

Does LL05 AFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL05 AFJ is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL05 AFJ?
The MOT on LL05 AFJ is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL05 AFJ done?
LL05 AFJ was recorded at 58,888 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 2,821 miles a year.
Has LL05 AFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 AFJ has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LL05 AFJ 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 LL05 AFJ find?
LL05 AFJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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