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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 4,973 cc

S726 JGXMOT history

S726 JGX is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 11 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 73,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
73,334 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S726 JGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
11 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S726 JGX was last recorded at 73,334 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,329 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,334 miles
  • 2025 – 73,329 miles
  • 2024 – 72,066 miles
  • 2023 – 71,946 miles
  • 2022 – 71,731 miles
  • 2021 – 70,761 miles
  • 2020 – 70,137 miles
  • 2019 – 68,943 miles
  • 2018 – 67,188 miles
  • 2017 – 64,622 miles
  • 2016 – 62,062 miles
  • 2015 – 59,648 miles
  • 2014 – 56,965 miles
  • 2013 – 56,891 miles
  • 2012 – 56,842 miles
  • 2011 – 56,327 miles
  • 2010 – 54,537 miles
  • 2009 – 50,058 miles
  • 2008 – 47,539 miles
  • 2007 – 44,518 miles
  • 2006 – 40,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,334 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front ENGINE COVER AND SHIELDS FIITTED
  • AdvisoryLower UNDERSEALED
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Service indicator on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,334 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    73,334 miles
    Test number
    584671874442
    • AdvisoryCentral Front ENGINE COVER AND SHIELDS FIITTED
    • AdvisoryLower UNDERSEALED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass73,329 miles (+1,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    73,329 miles
    Test number
    422077679945
    • AdvisoryCentral Front ENGINE COVER AND UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INPECTION
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass72,066 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    72,066 miles
    Test number
    689100568133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail72,055 miles (+109)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,055 miles
    Test number
    472888061015
    • 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))

  5. Pass71,946 miles (+215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    71,946 miles
    Test number
    799431447282
    • AdvisoryCentral Front ENGINE COVER AND UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

  6. Pass71,731 miles (+970)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    71,731 miles
    Test number
    832971947079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,761 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    70,761 miles
    Test number
    115677211793
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly delaminated
    • AdvisoryService indicator on
    • AdvisoryVarious small stone chips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody and component corrosion including light corrosion to both front to rear and both front brake pipes, have been cleaned and waxoyled

  8. Fail70,761 miles (+624)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,761 miles
    Test number
    593787081923
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly delaminated
    • AdvisoryService indicator on
    • AdvisoryVarious small stone chips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody and component corrosion including light corrosion to both front to rear and both front brake pipes, have been cleaned and waxoyled

  9. Pass70,137 miles (+1,194)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    70,137 miles
    Test number
    961620207474
    • AdvisoryN/S/F indicator bulb slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front wheel bearings
    • AdvisoryService indicator on
    • AdvisorySmall crack in the windscreen swept area
    • AdvisoryVarious light oil leaks from gearbox/engine
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody and component corrosion including light corrosion to both front to rear and both front brake pipes

  10. Pass68,943 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,943 miles
    Test number
    126362778358
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCORRODED THROUGHOUT UNDERSIDE
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail68,943 miles (+1,755)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,943 miles
    Test number
    547445269680
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCORRODED THROUGHOUT UNDERSIDE
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass67,188 miles (+2,566)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    67,188 miles
    Test number
    650757278856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,622 miles (+2,560)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,622 miles
    Test number
    442507412962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,062 miles (+2,414)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    62,062 miles
    Test number
    672769021112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,648 miles (+2,683)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,648 miles
    Test number
    209899405273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,965 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,965 miles
    Test number
    205059984460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,891 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    56,891 miles
    Test number
    737239563184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,842 miles (+515)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    56,842 miles
    Test number
    357110662157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,327 miles (+1,790)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,327 miles
    Test number
    606460261146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,537 miles (+4,479)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    54,537 miles
    Test number
    452068760134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,058 miles (+2,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    50,058 miles
    Test number
    172999669121
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass47,539 miles (+3,021)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    47,539 miles
    Test number
    744314258165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,518 miles (+4,152)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    44,518 miles
    Test number
    632099167108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    40,366 miles
    Test number
    640086446178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S726 JGX

Does S726 JGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S726 JGX is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S726 JGX?
The MOT on S726 JGX is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S726 JGX done?
S726 JGX was recorded at 73,334 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 1,627 miles a year.
Has S726 JGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S726 JGX has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2024.
Has the mileage on S726 JGX 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 S726 JGX find?
S726 JGX passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: central front engine cover and shields fiitted; lower undersealed; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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