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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 5,439 cc

S15 SFTMOT history

S15 SFT is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 27 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 78,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2027
Mileage
78,387 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,363 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 SFT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 SFT was last recorded at 78,387 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jul 2011: 50,838 miles, lower than 105,764 miles on 25 Jun 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
77,392 miles · 7 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
995 miles
Average per year
2,363 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,387 miles
  • 2025 – 77,392 miles
  • 2024 – 75,924 miles
  • 2023 – 74,763 miles
  • 2022 – 73,155 miles
  • 2021 – 69,515 miles
  • 2020 – 66,171 miles
  • 2019 – 65,020 miles
  • 2018 – 64,677 miles
  • 2017 – 64,174 miles
  • 2016 – 64,009 miles
  • 2015 – 63,766 miles
  • 2014 – 59,525 miles
  • 2013 – 57,784 miles
  • 2012 – 54,750 miles
  • 2011 – 50,838 miles
  • 2010 – 46,293 miles
  • 2009 – 40,781 miles
  • 2008 – 34,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,387 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,387 miles (+995)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    78,387 miles
    Test number
    302090151052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass77,392 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    77,392 miles
    Test number
    749189159940
    • 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 Nail in tyre

  3. Fail77,392 miles (+1,468)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,392 miles
    Test number
    132809326411
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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 Nail in tyre

  4. Pass75,924 miles (+1,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    75,924 miles
    Test number
    322145035195
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass74,763 miles (+1,608)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    74,763 miles
    Test number
    507390076645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering components

  6. Pass73,155 miles (+3,640)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    73,155 miles
    Test number
    239696397323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,515 miles
    Test number
    805974912962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,515 miles (+3,344)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,515 miles
    Test number
    323646618285
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass66,171 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,171 miles
    Test number
    363346890008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail66,171 miles (+1,151)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,171 miles
    Test number
    380155592851
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass65,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,020 miles
    Test number
    144581005727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,020 miles (+2)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,020 miles
    Test number
    957253736474
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  13. Fail65,018 miles (+341)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,018 miles
    Test number
    252216948140
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush ball joint (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ball joint (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass64,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    64,677 miles
    Test number
    753105996999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,677 miles (+503)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,677 miles
    Test number
    773413427905
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  16. Pass64,174 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    64,174 miles
    Test number
    387465409499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,009 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    64,009 miles
    Test number
    908844477508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,766 miles (+4,241)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    63,766 miles
    Test number
    722859316276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,525 miles (+1,741)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    59,525 miles
    Test number
    896441884114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/r alloy repaired by means of weld

  20. Pass57,784 miles (+18)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    57,784 miles
    Test number
    839988073113
    • NoteEngine management lamp is on
    • NoteOffside rear roadwheel has been repaired
    • NoteTyre pressure monitoring lamp is on

  21. Fail57,766 miles (+3,016)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,766 miles
    Test number
    739735173140
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteEngine management lamp is on
    • NoteOffside rear roadwheel has been repaired
    • NoteTyre pressure monitoring lamp is on

  22. Pass54,750 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    54,750 miles
    Test number
    257593722147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail54,750 miles (+3,912)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,750 miles
    Test number
    917673022175
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass50,838 miles (-54,926)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    50,838 miles
    Test number
    717452981112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail105,764 miles (+59,471)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,764 miles
    Test number
    245076871420
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

  26. Fail46,293 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,293 miles
    Test number
    142575870180
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  27. Pass46,293 miles (+5,512)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    46,293 miles
    Test number
    701345470120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass40,781 miles (+6,054)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    40,781 miles
    Test number
    764230449113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass34,727 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    34,727 miles
    Test number
    702949318133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteTyre pressure light on

Questions about S15 SFT

Does S15 SFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 SFT is valid until 6 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on S15 SFT?
The MOT on S15 SFT is valid until 6 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S15 SFT done?
S15 SFT was recorded at 78,387 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 2,363 miles a year.
Has S15 SFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 SFT has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S15 SFT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jul 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S15 SFT find?
S15 SFT passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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