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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

S9 UCXMOT history

S9 UCX is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 91,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

S9 UCX blue Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
91,954 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 UCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 UCX was last recorded at 91,954 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,954 miles · 10 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,954 miles
  • 2025 – 86,545 miles
  • 2024 – 84,022 miles
  • 2023 – 82,285 miles
  • 2022 – 80,223 miles
  • 2021 – 78,210 miles
  • 2020 – 76,476 miles
  • 2019 – 74,972 miles
  • 2018 – 71,539 miles
  • 2017 – 68,874 miles
  • 2015 – 68,451 miles
  • 2013 – 65,816 miles
  • 2012 – 65,557 miles
  • 2011 – 53,595 miles
  • 2010 – 40,862 miles
  • 2009 – 33,442 miles
  • 2008 – 24,785 miles
  • 2007 – 23,816 miles
  • 2006 – 19,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,954 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass91,954 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    91,954 miles
    Test number
    207000180653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail91,954 miles (+5,409)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,954 miles
    Test number
    701708405693
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush ball joint (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass86,545 miles (+2,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    86,545 miles
    Test number
    323657451620
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. Pass84,022 miles (+1,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    84,022 miles
    Test number
    493002582584
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass82,285 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    82,285 miles
    Test number
    594730002327
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail82,280 miles (+2,057)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,280 miles
    Test number
    471771324145
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass80,223 miles (+2,013)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    80,223 miles
    Test number
    417197807640
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber at strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass78,210 miles (+1,734)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    78,210 miles
    Test number
    988622722666
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass76,476 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    76,476 miles
    Test number
    272447017613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail76,474 miles (+1,502)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,474 miles
    Test number
    452682106770
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass74,972 miles (+3,433)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    74,972 miles
    Test number
    613491480068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  12. Pass71,539 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    71,539 miles
    Test number
    930217050102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,538 miles (+2,664)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,538 miles
    Test number
    375874474898
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass68,874 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    68,874 miles
    Test number
    678931079480
    • AdvisoryDamage on n/s/f wheel
  15. Fail68,870 miles (+419)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,870 miles
    Test number
    609201253303
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDamage on n/s/f wheel
  16. Pass68,451 miles (+2,635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    68,451 miles
    Test number
    279682815093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass65,816 miles (+259)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    65,816 miles
    Test number
    897059583268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteSlight lift in n/s/r lower suspension joint
  18. Pass65,557 miles (+146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    65,557 miles
    Test number
    246532052416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail65,411 miles (+11,816)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,411 miles
    Test number
    376860342081
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteGaiter worn on o/s/forward lower ball joint.
  20. Pass53,595 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    53,595 miles
    Test number
    958341041087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside thrust arm ball joint boot split
  21. Fail53,591 miles (+12,729)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,591 miles
    Test number
    598119431081
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s/f indicator mirror lense brocken
    • NoteOffside thrust arm ball joint boot split
  22. Pass40,862 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,862 miles
    Test number
    612295910070
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSRS light on
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
  23. Fail40,862 miles (+7,420)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,862 miles
    Test number
    760435210093
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSRS light on
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
  24. Pass33,442 miles (+8,657)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,442 miles
    Test number
    292332389041
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer 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)
  25. Pass24,785 miles (+969)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,785 miles
    Test number
    820404388078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,816 miles (+4,268)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    23,816 miles
    Test number
    503171867228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    19,548 miles
    Test number
    531997376181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S9 UCX

Does S9 UCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 UCX is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S9 UCX?
The MOT on S9 UCX is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S9 UCX done?
S9 UCX was recorded at 91,954 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 3,686 miles a year.
Has S9 UCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 UCX has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S9 UCX 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 S9 UCX find?
S9 UCX passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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