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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 3,200 cc

S70 PHJMOT history

S70 PHJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 65,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
65,438 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S70 PHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S70 PHJ was last recorded at 65,438 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 3,267 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,171 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,267 miles
Average per year
1,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,438 miles
  • 2025 – 62,171 miles
  • 2024 – 62,155 miles
  • 2023 – 59,086 miles
  • 2021 – 56,625 miles
  • 2020 – 56,067 miles
  • 2018 – 54,447 miles
  • 2017 – 54,175 miles
  • 2016 – 52,744 miles
  • 2015 – 50,072 miles
  • 2014 – 46,742 miles
  • 2013 – 38,890 miles
  • 2011 – 38,839 miles
  • 2009 – 34,729 miles
  • 2008 – 30,109 miles
  • 2007 – 28,623 miles
  • 2006 – 26,648 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,438 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,438 miles (+3,267)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    65,438 miles
    Test number
    318459826792
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Pass62,171 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    62,171 miles
    Test number
    752797286133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail62,155 miles (+3,069)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,155 miles
    Test number
    571420931891
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Pass59,086 miles (+2,461)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    59,086 miles
    Test number
    507643092028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,625 miles (+558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    56,625 miles
    Test number
    916180519855
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass56,067 miles (+1,620)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    56,067 miles
    Test number
    381774507970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,447 miles (+272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    54,447 miles
    Test number
    470519828262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre, cracking.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre, cracking.
  8. Pass54,175 miles (+1,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    54,175 miles
    Test number
    746538709797
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre, starting to crack.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  9. Pass52,744 miles (+2,672)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    52,744 miles
    Test number
    228388165131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,072 miles (+3,330)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    50,072 miles
    Test number
    157276945165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,742 miles (+7,852)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    46,742 miles
    Test number
    697021154151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,890 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    38,890 miles
    Test number
    518536753171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,839 miles (+4,110)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,839 miles
    Test number
    267035191095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,729 miles (+4,620)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    34,729 miles
    Test number
    431832419212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,109 miles (+1,486)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    30,109 miles
    Test number
    303083178162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,623 miles (+1,975)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    28,623 miles
    Test number
    773571087182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    26,648 miles
    Test number
    562125176117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S70 PHJ

Does S70 PHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S70 PHJ is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S70 PHJ?
The MOT on S70 PHJ is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S70 PHJ done?
S70 PHJ was recorded at 65,438 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 1,968 miles a year.
Has S70 PHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S70 PHJ has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S70 PHJ 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 S70 PHJ find?
S70 PHJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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