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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

S744 XHKMOT history

S744 XHK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 115,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
115,247 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S744 XHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S744 XHK was last recorded at 115,247 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 1,375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,872 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,375 miles
Average per year
3,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,247 miles
  • 2024 – 113,872 miles
  • 2023 – 112,571 miles
  • 2022 – 111,077 miles
  • 2021 – 109,029 miles
  • 2020 – 107,487 miles
  • 2019 – 106,477 miles
  • 2018 – 104,231 miles
  • 2017 – 100,990 miles
  • 2016 – 98,517 miles
  • 2015 – 98,080 miles
  • 2014 – 96,892 miles
  • 2013 – 90,363 miles
  • 2012 – 82,897 miles
  • 2011 – 73,862 miles
  • 2010 – 64,517 miles
  • 2009 – 58,238 miles
  • 2008 – 52,254 miles
  • 2006 – 46,616 miles
  • 2005 – 42,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,247 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAdvise rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front both front wheel arch,front linners damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,247 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    115,247 miles
    Test number
    402519068049
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  2. Fail115,247 miles (+1,375)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,247 miles
    Test number
    367603875997
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  3. Pass113,872 miles (+1,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    113,872 miles
    Test number
    705800933643
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass112,571 miles (+1,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    112,571 miles
    Test number
    393690822273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass111,077 miles (+2,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    111,077 miles
    Test number
    266995594870
    • AdvisorySmall chip on windscreen

  6. Pass109,029 miles (+1,542)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    109,029 miles
    Test number
    938936957515
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryWiper blade worn

  7. Pass107,487 miles (+1,010)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,487 miles
    Test number
    519773892517
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty

  8. Pass106,477 miles (+2,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,477 miles
    Test number
    481923387111
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass104,231 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    104,231 miles
    Test number
    701677017622
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

  10. Fail104,206 miles (+3,216)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,206 miles
    Test number
    847621030816
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

  11. Pass100,990 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    100,990 miles
    Test number
    211273557890
    • AdvisoryFront both front wheel arch,front linners damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail100,987 miles (+2,470)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,987 miles
    Test number
    182107328103
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront both front wheel arch,front linners damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass98,517 miles (+437)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    98,517 miles
    Test number
    764132111978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass98,080 miles (+69)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    98,080 miles
    Test number
    733607340175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Fail98,011 miles (+1,119)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,011 miles
    Test number
    456668943850
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass96,892 miles (+6,529)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    96,892 miles
    Test number
    179560004347
    • NoteSome play in steering
    • NoteWear on brake discs

  17. Pass90,363 miles (+7,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    90,363 miles
    Test number
    397410393227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass82,897 miles (+9,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    82,897 miles
    Test number
    467466782262
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass73,862 miles (+2,657)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    73,862 miles
    Test number
    187030101322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,205 miles (+6,688)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    71,205 miles
    Test number
    355967851001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,517 miles (+6,279)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    64,517 miles
    Test number
    453697350011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,238 miles (+5,984)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    58,238 miles
    Test number
    601174669004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,254 miles (+5,638)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    52,254 miles
    Test number
    110675048406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    46,616 miles
    Test number
    392600046385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail46,616 miles (+3,653)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,616 miles
    Test number
    553368136345
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn to tread bars

  26. Pass42,963 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    42,963 miles
    Test number
    403442825398
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S744 XHK

Does S744 XHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S744 XHK is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on S744 XHK?
The MOT on S744 XHK is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S744 XHK done?
S744 XHK was recorded at 115,247 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 3,627 miles a year.
Has S744 XHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S744 XHK has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S744 XHK 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 S744 XHK find?
S744 XHK passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: advise rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

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