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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,973 cc

S5 JJRMOT history

S5 JJR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 27 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 338,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
338,994 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 JJR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 JJR was last recorded at 338,994 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 8,157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Nov 2021: 303,910 miles, lower than 304,908 miles on 9 Nov 2021.

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
330,837 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,157 miles
Average per year
11,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 338,994 miles
  • 2024 – 330,837 miles
  • 2022 – 312,870 miles
  • 2021 – 303,910 miles
  • 2020 – 289,639 miles
  • 2019 – 275,585 miles
  • 2018 – 268,208 miles
  • 2017 – 262,978 miles
  • 2016 – 251,265 miles
  • 2015 – 244,514 miles
  • 2014 – 233,798 miles
  • 2013 – 225,707 miles
  • 2012 – 215,837 miles
  • 2011 – 207,163 miles
  • 2010 – 196,092 miles
  • 2009 – 172,098 miles
  • 2008 – 149,466 miles
  • 2007 – 132,279 miles
  • 2006 – 112,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass338,994 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass338,994 miles (+8,157)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    338,994 miles
    Test number
    220581675109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass330,837 miles (+8,993)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    330,837 miles
    Test number
    744631574580
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass321,844 miles (+8,974)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    321,844 miles
    Test number
    844872798520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass312,870 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    312,870 miles
    Test number
    314637698735
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail312,868 miles (+8,958)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    312,868 miles
    Test number
    429827841704
    • MajorCentral Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass303,910 miles (-998)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    303,910 miles
    Test number
    754752626581
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  7. Fail304,908 miles (+15,269)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    304,908 miles
    Test number
    909522028498
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  8. Pass289,639 miles (+14,054)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    289,639 miles
    Test number
    103472870853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass275,585 miles (+7,377)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    275,585 miles
    Test number
    681669580290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass268,208 miles (+5,230)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    268,208 miles
    Test number
    851090506923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass262,978 miles (+11,713)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    262,978 miles
    Test number
    118467987753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass251,265 miles (+6,751)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    251,265 miles
    Test number
    953485056346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass244,514 miles (+10,716)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    244,514 miles
    Test number
    216470845160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass233,798 miles (+8,091)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    233,798 miles
    Test number
    957130444144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass225,707 miles (+9,870)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    225,707 miles
    Test number
    877252643170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass215,837 miles (+8,674)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    215,837 miles
    Test number
    717921652105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteLow Tone Horn not working

  17. Pass207,163 miles (+11,071)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    207,163 miles
    Test number
    736581371120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass196,092 miles (+23,994)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    196,092 miles
    Test number
    990394670199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass172,098 miles (+22,632)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    172,098 miles
    Test number
    643712869130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass149,466 miles (+17,187)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    149,466 miles
    Test number
    370460778158
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass132,279 miles (+20,151)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    132,279 miles
    Test number
    291033477479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass112,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    112,128 miles
    Test number
    803229756134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 JJR

Does S5 JJR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 JJR is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 JJR?
The MOT on S5 JJR is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 JJR done?
S5 JJR was recorded at 338,994 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 11,282 miles a year.
Has S5 JJR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 JJR has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S5 JJR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Nov 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S5 JJR find?
S5 JJR passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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