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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1994 · 3,199 cc

M635 XSCMOT history

M635 XSC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Aug 1994. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 157,522 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
157,522 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M635 XSC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M635 XSC was last recorded at 157,522 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,520 miles · 12 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,522 miles
  • 2025 – 157,123 miles
  • 2024 – 157,101 miles
  • 2022 – 156,329 miles
  • 2021 – 154,001 miles
  • 2020 – 153,966 miles
  • 2018 – 153,964 miles
  • 2017 – 153,860 miles
  • 2016 – 153,777 miles
  • 2015 – 153,725 miles
  • 2014 – 153,191 miles
  • 2013 – 152,161 miles
  • 2012 – 144,989 miles
  • 2011 – 141,251 miles
  • 2010 – 140,879 miles
  • 2009 – 138,997 miles
  • 2008 – 136,317 miles
  • 2007 – 135,740 miles
  • 2006 – 134,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,522 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside front wing slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Undercarriage slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,522 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    157,522 miles
    Test number
    926749915314
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail157,520 miles (+397)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,520 miles
    Test number
    850397169868
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass157,123 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    157,123 miles
    Test number
    723528041318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass157,101 miles (+772)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    157,101 miles
    Test number
    448019321714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass156,329 miles (+2,328)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    156,329 miles
    Test number
    751054544766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass154,001 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    154,001 miles
    Test number
    224020433800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass153,966 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    153,966 miles
    Test number
    560095105975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass153,964 miles (+104)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    153,964 miles
    Test number
    166065658223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front wing slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage slight corrosion

  9. Pass153,860 miles (+83)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    153,860 miles
    Test number
    202720701636
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front wing slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage slight corrosion

  10. Pass153,777 miles (+52)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    153,777 miles
    Test number
    237551637362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass153,725 miles (+534)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    153,725 miles
    Test number
    236076825294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass153,191 miles (+1,030)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    153,191 miles
    Test number
    446417004299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail152,161 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,161 miles
    Test number
    397053193107
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass152,161 miles (+7,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    152,161 miles
    Test number
    599113493138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass144,989 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    144,989 miles
    Test number
    756097472186
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

  16. Fail144,956 miles (+3,705)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,956 miles
    Test number
    105985572112
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

  17. Pass141,251 miles (+372)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    141,251 miles
    Test number
    908856171120
    • NoteAdvise slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall.
    • NoteAdvise slight gearbox oil leak.

  18. Pass140,879 miles (+1,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    140,879 miles
    Test number
    760241580184
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass138,997 miles (+2,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    138,997 miles
    Test number
    522346179177
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass136,317 miles (+577)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    136,317 miles
    Test number
    884417078111
    • 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)
    • NoteFuel pipes slightly croded

  21. Pass135,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    135,740 miles
    Test number
    490788257154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail135,740 miles (+953)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,740 miles
    Test number
    181183747101
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass134,787 miles (+9)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    134,787 miles
    Test number
    400956746164
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAllrear fuel lines badly corroded

  24. Fail134,778 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,778 miles
    Test number
    810813646108
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll rear fuel lines badly corroded

Questions about M635 XSC

Does M635 XSC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M635 XSC is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on M635 XSC?
The MOT on M635 XSC is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M635 XSC done?
M635 XSC was recorded at 157,522 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 1,148 miles a year.
Has M635 XSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M635 XSC has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on M635 XSC 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 M635 XSC find?
M635 XSC passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective both; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, and 2 more.

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