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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 3,498 cc

S4 FVDMOT history

S4 FVD is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 18 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 74,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
74,275 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,132 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 FVD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 FVD was last recorded at 74,275 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 2,414 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,861 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,414 miles
Average per year
3,132 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,275 miles
  • 2025 – 71,861 miles
  • 2024 – 68,814 miles
  • 2023 – 65,479 miles
  • 2022 – 62,904 miles
  • 2021 – 62,809 miles
  • 2020 – 56,369 miles
  • 2019 – 52,736 miles
  • 2018 – 50,988 miles
  • 2017 – 47,171 miles
  • 2016 – 44,151 miles
  • 2015 – 41,325 miles
  • 2014 – 39,285 miles
  • 2012 – 31,665 miles
  • 2011 – 27,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,275 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,275 miles (+2,414)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    74,275 miles
    Test number
    226596502490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass71,861 miles (+3,047)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    71,861 miles
    Test number
    288475358406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass68,814 miles (+3,335)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    68,814 miles
    Test number
    565100990326
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass65,479 miles (+2,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    65,479 miles
    Test number
    175871388697
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

  5. Pass62,904 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    62,904 miles
    Test number
    157410209272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,809 miles (+3,689)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    62,809 miles
    Test number
    812050292508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,120 miles (+2,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    59,120 miles
    Test number
    625393712992
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass56,369 miles (+3,633)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    56,369 miles
    Test number
    136789468507
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass52,736 miles (+1,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    52,736 miles
    Test number
    348715634528
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass50,988 miles (+3,817)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    50,988 miles
    Test number
    259117611199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,171 miles (+3,020)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    47,171 miles
    Test number
    578061562345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,151 miles (+2,826)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    44,151 miles
    Test number
    197315208006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,325 miles (+2,040)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    41,325 miles
    Test number
    558241615173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,285 miles (+1,052)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,285 miles
    Test number
    618938724112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,233 miles (+6,568)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    38,233 miles
    Test number
    155544004442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,665 miles (+4,508)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    31,665 miles
    Test number
    217450882478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,157 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    27,157 miles
    Test number
    475747281111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail27,124 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,124 miles
    Test number
    239391181456
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about S4 FVD

Does S4 FVD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 FVD is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 FVD?
The MOT on S4 FVD is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 FVD done?
S4 FVD was recorded at 74,275 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 3,132 miles a year.
Has S4 FVD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 FVD has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2011.
Has the mileage on S4 FVD 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 S4 FVD find?
S4 FVD passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 3 more.

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