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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

SFS 45MOT history

SFS 45 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 95,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.

SFS 45 silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2026
Mileage
95,440 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SFS 45
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

SFS 45 was last recorded at 95,440 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,297 miles · 8 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
143 miles
Average per year
3,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,440 miles
  • 2024 – 95,297 miles
  • 2023 – 94,859 miles
  • 2022 – 94,855 miles
  • 2021 – 94,319 miles
  • 2019 – 92,450 miles
  • 2018 – 91,582 miles
  • 2016 – 91,014 miles
  • 2015 – 89,168 miles
  • 2014 – 88,441 miles
  • 2012 – 83,560 miles
  • 2011 – 76,225 miles
  • 2010 – 70,400 miles
  • 2009 – 64,472 miles
  • 2007 – 38,260 miles
  • 2006 – 27,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,440 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion rear underbody.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,440 miles (+143)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    95,440 miles
    Test number
    682683304556
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass95,297 miles (+89)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    95,297 miles
    Test number
    626079054120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion rear underbody. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail95,208 miles (+349)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,208 miles
    Test number
    749865807491
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion rear underbody. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass94,859 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    94,859 miles
    Test number
    595215788664
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass94,855 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    94,855 miles
    Test number
    305288885797
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail94,853 miles (+70)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,853 miles
    Test number
    441839110070
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail94,783 miles (+464)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,783 miles
    Test number
    721886929033
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  8. Pass94,319 miles (+1,869)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    94,319 miles
    Test number
    521684950910
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  9. Pass92,450 miles (+868)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,450 miles
    Test number
    662908029523
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass91,582 miles (+568)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    91,582 miles
    Test number
    820622189200
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass91,014 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    91,014 miles
    Test number
    541578573636
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking on sidewall

  12. Fail90,999 miles (+1,831)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,999 miles
    Test number
    973248646283
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking on sidewall

  13. Pass89,168 miles (+727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    89,168 miles
    Test number
    858307695043
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass88,441 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    88,441 miles
    Test number
    125154394462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail88,441 miles (+4,881)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,441 miles
    Test number
    967104494024
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass83,560 miles (+7,335)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    83,560 miles
    Test number
    679569022280
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAll discs wearing thin

  17. Pass76,225 miles (+124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    76,225 miles
    Test number
    878095591181
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail76,101 miles (+5,701)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,101 miles
    Test number
    978087781175
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass70,400 miles (+5,928)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    70,400 miles
    Test number
    971837580103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,472 miles (+26,212)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    64,472 miles
    Test number
    502087149129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,260 miles (+10,426)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    38,260 miles
    Test number
    762037597169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,834 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    27,834 miles
    Test number
    852003006219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about SFS 45

What vehicle is registration SFS 45 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SFS 45 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Sept 2003. 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 SFS 45 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SFS 45 expired on 11 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SFS 45?
The MOT on SFS 45 expired on 11 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SFS 45 done?
SFS 45 was recorded at 95,440 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 3,532 miles a year.
Has SFS 45 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SFS 45 has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on SFS 45 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 SFS 45 find?
SFS 45 passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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