Mercedes-Benz SL
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc
S99 SFHMOT history
S99 SFH is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 3 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 101,519 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 101,519 mi
- At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,587 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S99 SFH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,724 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 3 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S99 SFH was last recorded at 101,519 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 1,276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 100,243 miles · 10 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,276 miles
- Average per year
- 4,587 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,519 miles
- 2025 – 100,243 miles
- 2023 – 99,988 miles
- 2022 – 99,278 miles
- 2021 – 95,565 miles
- 2020 – 90,014 miles
- 2019 – 81,865 miles
- 2018 – 73,787 miles
- 2017 – 70,307 miles
- 2016 – 62,417 miles
- 2015 – 54,930 miles
- 2014 – 48,251 miles
- 2013 – 39,522 miles
- 2012 – 34,103 miles
- 2011 – 30,191 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,519 miles
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
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 ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Exhaust noisy
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
18 tests since 30 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,519 miles (+1,276)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 101,519 miles
- Test number
- 525223277283
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass100,243 miles (+255)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 100,243 miles
- Test number
- 799290888875
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine covers + under tray fitted
Pass99,988 miles (+710)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 99,988 miles
- Test number
- 907781658391
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass99,278 miles (+3,713)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 99,278 miles
- Test number
- 751908812506
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass95,565 miles (+5,551)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 95,565 miles
- Test number
- 361563509237
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass90,014 miles (+8,149)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 90,014 miles
- Test number
- 361520014691
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,865 miles (+7)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 81,865 miles
- Test number
- 366943255849
- AdvisoryEngine MIL illuminated
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin heavily worn, on advisable limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail81,858 miles (+8,071)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,858 miles
- Test number
- 864041202917
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine MIL illuminated
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin heavily worn, on advisable limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass73,787 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 73,787 miles
- Test number
- 817198477257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,756 miles (+3,449)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,756 miles
- Test number
- 106470434829
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass70,307 miles (+7,890)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 70,307 miles
- Test number
- 327221312380
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edges
Pass62,417 miles (+7,487)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 62,417 miles
- Test number
- 405658262336
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inner edges
Pass54,930 miles (+6,679)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 54,930 miles
- Test number
- 337252585060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,251 miles (+8,729)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 48,251 miles
- Test number
- 178393284436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,522 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 39,522 miles
- Test number
- 859501073068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,522 miles (+5,419)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,522 miles
- Test number
- 408870673070
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass34,103 miles (+3,912)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 34,103 miles
- Test number
- 377551992015
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOffside front tyre inner wall starting to deteriorate
Pass30,191 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 30,191 miles
- Test number
- 168119781417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S99 SFH
- Does S99 SFH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S99 SFH is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S99 SFH?
- The MOT on S99 SFH is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S99 SFH done?
- S99 SFH was recorded at 101,519 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 4,587 miles a year.
- Has S99 SFH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S99 SFH has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2019.
- Has the mileage on S99 SFH 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 S99 SFH find?
- S99 SFH passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear arm; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear arm inner bush, and 3 more.
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