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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 5,987 cc

R317 FOSMOT history

R317 FOS is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 58,535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
58,535 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
625 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R317 FOS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,987 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R317 FOS was last recorded at 58,535 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,373 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
162 miles
Average per year
625 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,535 miles
  • 2025 – 58,373 miles
  • 2024 – 58,269 miles
  • 2023 – 58,204 miles
  • 2022 – 58,090 miles
  • 2021 – 57,807 miles
  • 2020 – 57,413 miles
  • 2019 – 57,261 miles
  • 2017 – 56,967 miles
  • 2016 – 56,473 miles
  • 2015 – 55,688 miles
  • 2014 – 54,859 miles
  • 2013 – 54,640 miles
  • 2012 – 54,010 miles
  • 2011 – 52,913 miles
  • 2010 – 52,511 miles
  • 2009 – 51,412 miles
  • 2008 – 50,005 miles
  • 2007 – 48,569 miles
  • 2006 – 46,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,535 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Both front suspension pipes damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,535 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    58,535 miles
    Test number
    392979229116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass58,373 miles (+104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    58,373 miles
    Test number
    262806257530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass58,269 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    58,269 miles
    Test number
    584224406487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,204 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    58,204 miles
    Test number
    624126642894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,090 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    58,090 miles
    Test number
    804056644430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,807 miles (+394)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    57,807 miles
    Test number
    282590299608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,413 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,413 miles
    Test number
    511519821139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,261 miles (+294)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    57,261 miles
    Test number
    643167369069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,967 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    56,967 miles
    Test number
    864901193935
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension pipes damp

  10. Fail56,967 miles (+494)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,967 miles
    Test number
    903993290088
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension pipes damp

  11. Pass56,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    56,473 miles
    Test number
    124947249082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail56,473 miles (+785)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,473 miles
    Test number
    367941549701
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

  13. Pass55,688 miles (+829)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    55,688 miles
    Test number
    602415034434
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm only (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front hydraulic pipe damp
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished

  14. Pass54,859 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    54,859 miles
    Test number
    486539904312
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished

  15. Fail54,859 miles (+219)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,859 miles
    Test number
    737458604390
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished

  16. Pass54,640 miles (+630)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    54,640 miles
    Test number
    665394713264
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished

  17. Pass54,010 miles (+1,097)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    54,010 miles
    Test number
    359408202418
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass52,913 miles (+402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    52,913 miles
    Test number
    129584411298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass52,511 miles (+1,099)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    52,511 miles
    Test number
    424159200207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres 1.6mm only (on legal limit)

  20. Pass51,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    51,412 miles
    Test number
    724478509259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,411 miles (+51)2 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,411 miles
    Test number
    450748609294
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail51,360 miles (+1,355)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,360 miles
    Test number
    241529789106
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • 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)

  23. Pass50,005 miles (+1,436)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    50,005 miles
    Test number
    653009888133
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass48,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    48,569 miles
    Test number
    161651997111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail48,569 miles (+2,242)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,569 miles
    Test number
    830891397169
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Pass46,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    46,327 miles
    Test number
    882421896116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R317 FOS

Does R317 FOS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R317 FOS is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on R317 FOS?
The MOT on R317 FOS is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R317 FOS done?
R317 FOS was recorded at 58,535 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 625 miles a year.
Has R317 FOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R317 FOS has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on R317 FOS 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 R317 FOS find?
R317 FOS passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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