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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 5,439 cc

MJJ 500MOT history

MJJ 500 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 17 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 89,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2025.

MJJ 500 black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 May 2026
Mileage
89,973 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MJJ 500
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 May 2026
Latest MOT test
8 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

MJJ 500 was last recorded at 89,973 miles on 8 May 2025, 1,472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,501 miles · 29 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,472 miles
Average per year
2,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,973 miles
  • 2024 – 88,501 miles
  • 2023 – 87,661 miles
  • 2022 – 87,653 miles
  • 2021 – 86,714 miles
  • 2019 – 85,361 miles
  • 2018 – 82,053 miles
  • 2017 – 79,061 miles
  • 2016 – 76,432 miles
  • 2014 – 73,261 miles
  • 2013 – 68,615 miles
  • 2012 – 65,688 miles
  • 2011 – 62,126 miles
  • 2010 – 56,186 miles
  • 2009 – 47,193 miles
  • 2008 – 38,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,973 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,973 miles (+1,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    89,973 miles
    Test number
    312956165473
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass88,501 miles (+840)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    88,501 miles
    Test number
    104199662466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,661 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    87,661 miles
    Test number
    784007540283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,653 miles (+939)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    87,653 miles
    Test number
    952280563176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,714 miles (+1,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    86,714 miles
    Test number
    481130263257
    • AdvisoryAll visible brake pipes been undersealed
  6. Pass85,361 miles (+3,308)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    85,361 miles
    Test number
    120047824086
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass82,053 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    82,053 miles
    Test number
    394884652708
    • 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))
  8. Fail82,053 miles (+2,992)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,053 miles
    Test number
    789697840246
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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))
  9. Pass79,061 miles (+2,629)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    79,061 miles
    Test number
    682501135245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs inner face corroded
    • AdvisoryFull plastic undertrays present
  10. Pass76,432 miles (+3,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    76,432 miles
    Test number
    498874673839
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass73,261 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    73,261 miles
    Test number
    145315974247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Fail73,260 miles (+4,645)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,260 miles
    Test number
    416435074253
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass68,615 miles (+2,927)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    68,615 miles
    Test number
    219192453082
    • NoteAirbag light on.
  14. Pass65,688 miles (+3,562)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    65,688 miles
    Test number
    167321262473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass62,126 miles (+5,940)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,126 miles
    Test number
    637612411052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,186 miles (+8,993)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    56,186 miles
    Test number
    332742510061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    47,193 miles
    Test number
    224633619028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,193 miles (+8,336)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,193 miles
    Test number
    722039309092
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  19. Pass38,857 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    38,857 miles
    Test number
    964815318030
    • 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)

Questions about MJJ 500

What vehicle is registration MJJ 500 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MJJ 500 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 17 Feb 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does MJJ 500 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on MJJ 500 expired on 7 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on MJJ 500?
The MOT on MJJ 500 expired on 7 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has MJJ 500 done?
MJJ 500 was recorded at 89,973 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2025, an average of 2,953 miles a year.
Has MJJ 500 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MJJ 500 has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on MJJ 500 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 MJJ 500 find?
MJJ 500 passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front lower steering linkage ball joint has slight play.

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