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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 4,966 cc

S20 SFXMOT history

S20 SFX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 24 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 131,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
131,055 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 SFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 SFX was last recorded at 131,055 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,703 miles · 6 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
352 miles
Average per year
6,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,055 miles
  • 2025 – 124,756 miles
  • 2024 – 119,325 miles
  • 2023 – 109,366 miles
  • 2022 – 98,491 miles
  • 2021 – 98,211 miles
  • 2020 – 91,963 miles
  • 2019 – 84,234 miles
  • 2018 – 77,193 miles
  • 2017 – 68,830 miles
  • 2016 – 61,496 miles
  • 2015 – 55,413 miles
  • 2014 – 49,112 miles
  • 2013 – 44,592 miles
  • 2012 – 40,640 miles
  • 2011 – 33,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,055 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryManafutors under trays fitted restricting inspection of componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,055 miles (+352)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    131,055 miles
    Test number
    786230579098
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryManafutors under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

  2. Fail130,703 miles (+5,947)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,703 miles
    Test number
    605792561867
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryManafutors under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

  3. Pass124,756 miles (+5,431)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    124,756 miles
    Test number
    415252840465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,325 miles (+9,959)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    119,325 miles
    Test number
    302240591297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,366 miles (+10,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    109,366 miles
    Test number
    894173088321
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass98,491 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,491 miles
    Test number
    866790669478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,211 miles (+6,248)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    98,211 miles
    Test number
    130137185290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,963 miles (+7,729)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    91,963 miles
    Test number
    865096054995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,234 miles (+7,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,234 miles
    Test number
    561460998950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass77,193 miles (+8,363)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    77,193 miles
    Test number
    658213873847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,830 miles (+7,334)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    68,830 miles
    Test number
    804068437842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,496 miles (+6,083)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,496 miles
    Test number
    484204953070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,413 miles (+6,301)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    55,413 miles
    Test number
    526254705237
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall cut

  14. Pass49,112 miles (+4,520)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    49,112 miles
    Test number
    655122694149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,592 miles (+45)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    44,592 miles
    Test number
    545886403216
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail44,547 miles (+3,907)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,547 miles
    Test number
    658875503212
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass40,640 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    40,640 miles
    Test number
    868855402231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail40,639 miles (+7,461)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,639 miles
    Test number
    209882102282
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass33,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    33,178 miles
    Test number
    697880001214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 SFX

Does S20 SFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 SFX is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 SFX?
The MOT on S20 SFX is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 SFX done?
S20 SFX was recorded at 131,055 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 6,423 miles a year.
Has S20 SFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 SFX has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S20 SFX 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 S20 SFX find?
S20 SFX passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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