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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 4,966 cc

SFA 671MOT history

SFA 671 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 70,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

SFA 671 silver 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 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
70,587 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SFA 671
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SFA 671 was last recorded at 70,587 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 3,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
66,865 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,722 miles
Average per year
3,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,587 miles
  • 2025 – 66,865 miles
  • 2024 – 63,948 miles
  • 2023 – 59,862 miles
  • 2022 – 56,452 miles
  • 2021 – 53,437 miles
  • 2020 – 50,723 miles
  • 2019 – 46,145 miles
  • 2018 – 42,502 miles
  • 2017 – 38,632 miles
  • 2016 – 33,464 miles
  • 2015 – 28,929 miles
  • 2014 – 25,126 miles
  • 2013 – 20,897 miles
  • 2012 – 17,351 miles
  • 2011 – 15,934 miles
  • 2010 – 14,163 miles
  • 2009 – 13,360 miles
  • 2008 – 12,306 miles
  • 2007 – 10,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,587 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,587 miles (+3,722)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    70,587 miles
    Test number
    113573649876
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass66,865 miles (+2,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    66,865 miles
    Test number
    483462416143
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass63,948 miles (+4,086)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    63,948 miles
    Test number
    595370507199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass59,862 miles (+3,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    59,862 miles
    Test number
    782888109265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Pass56,452 miles (+3,015)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    56,452 miles
    Test number
    889232399746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,437 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    53,437 miles
    Test number
    995320547767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail53,437 miles (+2,714)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,437 miles
    Test number
    375606732559
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass50,723 miles (+4,578)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,723 miles
    Test number
    159061919627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,145 miles (+3,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    46,145 miles
    Test number
    193530974854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass42,502 miles (+3,870)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    42,502 miles
    Test number
    678479530104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,632 miles (+5,168)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    38,632 miles
    Test number
    343035084390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,464 miles (+4,535)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    33,464 miles
    Test number
    533628934281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,929 miles (+3,803)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    28,929 miles
    Test number
    367238105070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,126 miles (+4,229)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    25,126 miles
    Test number
    447612504061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,897 miles (+3,546)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    20,897 miles
    Test number
    756616913039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,351 miles (+1,417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    17,351 miles
    Test number
    148594022098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass15,934 miles (+1,771)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    15,934 miles
    Test number
    516225951008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,163 miles (+803)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    14,163 miles
    Test number
    910408540067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,360 miles (+1,054)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    13,360 miles
    Test number
    912986759059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,306 miles (+2,187)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    12,306 miles
    Test number
    670779038038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    10,119 miles
    Test number
    440540147058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail10,119 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,119 miles
    Test number
    644050047086
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about SFA 671

What vehicle is registration SFA 671 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SFA 671 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Mar 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SFA 671 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SFA 671 is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on SFA 671?
The MOT on SFA 671 is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SFA 671 done?
SFA 671 was recorded at 70,587 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 3,197 miles a year.
Has SFA 671 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SFA 671 has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on SFA 671 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 SFA 671 find?
SFA 671 passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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